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Updated on: May 2022

Event

Zimyo Free Webinar on HR Transformation

May 24, 2022

Mondelez India introduced Metaverse to onboard new hires

Mondelez India Formerly Cadbury India recently introduced an inclusive, immersive, and cool way to...

Industry

May 23, 2022

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JSW One Platforms appoints Gaurav Sachdeva as CEO

Gaurav Sachdeva has been appointed as the CEO of JSW One Platforms, an e-commerce venture by JSW Gro...

Appointments

May 23, 2022

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Teachmint ropes in Kapil Vardhan from Flipkart as Chief HR Officer

A leading provider of education-infrastructure solutions, Teachmint has appointed Kapil Vardhan as C...

Appointments

May 23, 2022

Latest news: Teachmint ropes in Kapil Vardhan from Flipkart as Chief HR Officer - SightsIn Plus

Industry

Mahindra hikes Rs 14,500 in monthly salary for 750 people in Hingna plant

According to media reports, Mahindra & Mahindra hikes Rs 14,500 in monthly salary for 750 people in the Hingna plant. The state labour commission has mediated an agreement between the management of the Mahindra & Mahindra Hingna plant at Hinga Road and 750 employees. According to the agreement, these employees will now get a salary hike […]

May 23, 2022

Industry

Healthtech startup MFine laid off over 500 people due to funding crunch

The Bengaluru-based, healthtech startup, MFine has laid off 500 employees as the startup struggles to raise funds. According to media reports, the job cut accounts for about half the workforce. The company was hiring employees until last month and has about 1,000 employees. It laid-off employees across data science, engineering, and product departments. Employees were […]

May 23, 2022

Appointments

Infosys re-appoints Salil Parekh as CEO and MD for the next 5 years

India’s second-largest IT services firm, Infosys has announced that Salil Parekh has been re-appointed as CEO and MD for a five-year term ending in March 2027. The decision was made by the company’s Board of Directors during its meeting on May 21, 2022. Salil Parekh has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of […]

May 23, 2022

Hiring

PwC is hiring for various roles in India, WFH and freshers can also apply

PwC, the world’s leading professional services firm invites job applications from freshers and experienced people for various roles in India. The company said on its career page “We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why we’ve created a diverse, global community of solvers that encourages you to lead with your heart and values. […]

May 22, 2022

Employment

We are preparing our workforce to be ready for 21st century – Minister

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today delivered the valedictory address at the 49th IFTDO World Conference & Exhibition being organised in New Delhi on the theme of Strategies for an Agile Work Culture: Pathways to the New Age. While speaking on the occasion, he spoke about the role of technology as […]

May 21, 2022

C-Suite Move

Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as CEO, MD designate

Tata Projects Ltd, an Infrastructure firm has announced the appointment of Vinayak Pai as its CEO and Managing Director designate. He has been recently inducted into the company’s board as executive director. Before joining Tata Projects, Vinayak was the group president at Worley, based out of Hague, the Netherlands, the company said in a statement. […]

May 21, 2022

Hiring

Wipro is hiring 40,000 freshers in FY23, registration ends on May 22

India’s Information Technology & Consulting company Wipro is inviting job applications for freshers & experienced people hiring in-country for the current fiscal. Commenting on the Hiring Plan for FY23, Saurabh Govil, President and CHRO, Wipro said, “We continue our focus on hiring diverse talent across levels. Our focus continues on hiring talented professionals in different […]

May 21, 2022

Labour Law

Delhi govt raises minimum monthly wages of unskilled, skilled labourers

On May 20, the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi increased the dearness allowance (DA) for workers. The monthly wages for unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs. 16,064 to Rs. 16,506 following the recent amendment in the dearness allowance. Semi-skilled labourers’ earnings have also been enhanced from Rs. 17,693 to Rs. 18,187 per month. Wages for skilled workers have […]

May 21, 2022

Jobs

IT companies will generate one crore jobs by 2025-26: Union Minister

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday expressed confidence that the Information Technology (IT companies) and allied sectors will create nearly one crore jobs by 2025-26. Speaking at a press conference here, the minister of state for Electronics and Information Technology said the IT sector has created 10 lakh new jobs in the country this year so far. “Our target is to […]

May 21, 2022

Labour Law

‘Last Come First Go’ Principle Can’t Be Departed By Employer… Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court has held that the principle of “Last Come First Go” cannot ordinarily be departed from by employers while retrenching labourers under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act). While departing from the principle, it is a precondition that the employer has to record ‘reasons in writing’. Back Ground of Case The […]

May 20, 2022

Industry

Cars24 lays off 600 employees on basis of ‘poor performance’

The pre-owned e-commerce platform, CARS24 has announced that the company is laying off around 600 employees due to poor performance. CARS24 has a nearly 9,000-strong workforce. The six-year-old used-car marketplace has let go of about six percent of its team. The termination not owing to any “cost cuts“. The company calls it “business as usual.” The company […]

May 20, 2022

Hiring

Meesho is hiring for various roles: Work From Anywhere

Meesho, an Indian e-commerce company, headquartered in Bangalore, India invites job applications for various roles with a Work From Anywhere model. Meesho is giving its employees the power to choose to work from the home, office, or any location of their choice. Job aspirants can Click Here to explore the opportunities. Meesho has been at the forefront of […]

May 20, 2022