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Updated on: Oct 2022
Deloitte to open development centre in Bhubaneswar, creating jobs
Industry

Deloitte to open development centre in Bhubaneswar, creating jobs

An audit, consulting, advisory, and tax services firm, Deloitte India to open its technology development centre in BMC Tower, Bhubaneswar by November. Deloitte has not commented on the recruitment process. But it is expected that the company will initially recruit more than 1,000 people. The company’s expected hiring will be for various positions from Information […]

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Flipkart is hiring for various roles including WFH jobs, Apply
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Flipkart is hiring for various roles including WFH jobs, Apply

An e-commerce company, Flipkart is hiring for various roles in India including Work from home (WFH) Jobs. Commenting on the hiring process company said, “At Flipkart, we believe that there’s a place for every kind of talent at all levels. Submit your application and let’s help you find your happy place, where you can put your knowledge and skills […]

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HCLTech announces expansion in Mexico, will hire 1,300 people
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HCLTech announces expansion in Mexico, will hire 1,300 people

HCLTech, a leading global technology company announced expansion plans in Mexico at its 14-year anniversary celebration in Guadalajara. The company expects to hire 1,300 people in the next two years to strengthen its current employee base of 2,400 people in the country. HCLTech, a certified top employer in Mexico, will also be opening its sixth […]

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After Wipro-Infosys, Accenture also delays onboarding of freshers
Industry

After Wipro-Infosys, Accenture also delays onboarding of freshers

A global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security, Accenture has delayed the onboarding of fresh hires to 2023. Due to this, freshers are now worried about their career gaps. An engineering graduate told Businessline, “I received my (Accenture) offer letter in the last week of April. My onboarding is being […]

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Adani Group to invest in Rajasthan, will create over 40,000 jobs
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Adani Group to invest in Rajasthan, will create over 40,000 jobs

A diversified organization in India comprising 7 publicly traded companies, Adani Group has announced Rs. 65,000 crore investment in Rajasthan and it will create over 40,000 jobs. Addressing the Inaugural Session of the Invest Rajasthan 2022 Summit at the Ranthambore Hall in Jaipur, Gautam Adani said that the Adani Group will continue to invest in Rajasthan and […]

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Mukesh Ambani to open a family office in Singapore: Report
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Mukesh Ambani to open a family office in Singapore: Report

According to reports, the Second-wealthiest man, Reliance Industries Ltd. Chairman Mukesh Ambani is reportedly setting up a family office in Singapore. Family offices are considered organizations that manage the affairs of the wealthy. The report has also added that Singapore has become a hub for family offices of the wealthy crediting its low taxes and relative […]

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PwC India elevates Asha Ramanathan as new COO
C-Suite Move

PwC India elevates Asha Ramanathan as new COO

PwC India announced that Asha Ramanathan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2022. Satyavati Berera (Satya), who has been the COO for the last seven years will retire in March 2023. As another appointment, Gayathri Parathasarathy (Gai), a well-known industry name, joins the firm to lead its Financial Services sector. On […]

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EPFO Alert: EPS’95 Pensioners, Regarding Jeevan Pramaan Patra
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EPFO Alert: EPS’95 Pensioners, Regarding Jeevan Pramaan Patra

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO has shared relevant information regarding Jeevan Pramaan Patra for EPS’95 Pensioners. Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners. The Pensioners of the Central Government, State Government, or any other Government organization can take benefit from this facility. Digital Life Certificate […]

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Nearly 30,000 IT professionals affected by delayed onboarding
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Nearly 30,000 IT professionals affected by delayed onboarding

According to Harpreet Singh Saluja, President of NITES, an IT employees association, nearly 30,000 IT professionals have been impacted by the delay in onboarding at top IT firms like Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, and others. “The ballpark figure could be around 30,000 professionals because it is an ongoing process. Throughout the year, campus placements are conducted by these IT […]

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Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases
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Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases

India’s second-largest IT major, Infosys’ former employee, Jill Prejean a specialist at recruiting hard-to-find executives has taken legal action over biases. As per Jill Prejean, she was discriminated on the grounds of age and sex. She was hired by Infosys in October 2018 as a VP- Talent Acquisition. As part of the hiring profile, Jill […]

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Amazon to hire 150,000 workers ahead of holiday season
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Amazon to hire 150,000 workers ahead of holiday season

Amazon is hiring 150,000 employees throughout the U.S. in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network through Amazon’s seasonal hire program. A diverse range of positions are available to applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. Employees can earn, on average, more than $19 per hour based on position and geography. Jobs in […]

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Facebook may lay off 12000 employees
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Facebook may lay off 12000 employees

Meta is reportedly conducting ‘quiet layoffs‘ at Facebook that may lead to thousands of job cuts — at least 12,000 or about 15 per cent of its workforce. According to a report in Insider, the senior executives are in the process of executing “quiet layoffs” of underperforming workers. Several employees told Insider that as much as 15 […]

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