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Updated on: Jun 2022

Hiring

TCS is hiring MBA grads to join its workforce in FY -, Apply Here

Jun 4, 2022

Leveraging Metaverse to Enhance Operational Capabilities of HR Function

Technological advancement often beckons businesses with exciting prospects for excelling in the oper...

Technology

Jun 4, 2022

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Hiring might have slipped last month to a still-strong level

After months of robust hiring, U.S. employers might have pulled back slightly in May, to levels that...

Hiring

Jun 4, 2022

Microsoft says it will not resist unionization efforts by employees

Software giant, Microsoft President Brad Smith said on Thursday that Microsoft will not resist the u...

Industry

Jun 3, 2022

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Employment

PepsiCo to invest Rs 186 cr on expanding its largest food plant in India

PepsiCo India today announced plans to expand its largest greenfield food manufacturing plant in Kosi Kalan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The unit produces Lays potato chips. The plan entails a cost of Rs 186 crore, taking the overall investment by the firm in UP to Rs 1,022 crore. As part of the expansion, PepsiCo India will raise the capacity of the foods […]

Jun 3, 2022

Hiring

Microsoft is hiring for various roles, remote jobs, freshers can also apply

Microsoft Corp, an American multinational technology company that produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services invites applications for freshers and experienced people hiring in India. In India, the company is hiring across the country, especially in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Noida. Microsoft has expanded its work-from-home policy and made it permanent […]

Jun 3, 2022

Industry

Twitter enters restructuring mode, focuses on user growth

As Twitter pauses hiring, the micro-blogging platform is reportedly shifting employees away from audio Spaces, Communities and newsletters verticals for areas that “will have the greatest positive impact to the public conversation”. The restructuring is happening under Jay Sullivan, the new head of product and interim head of revenue, reports Bloomberg. Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal last month fired […]

Jun 3, 2022

Survey & Report

Work experience contributes 58% of worker’s share of lifetime earnings

A survey was conducted by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) and McKinsey’s People & Organization Performance Practice on Thursday. The work experience and skills picked up 58 percent of a worker’s share of lifetime earnings in India which is much here than in other countries. Anu Madgavkar, a partner with the McKinsey Global Institute said, “People’s […]

Jun 3, 2022

Industry

Tata Group-owned Air India offers VRS to its employees

Streamlining operations, Tata Group-owned Air India offers Voluntary Retirement Scheme to its thousands of employees who have completed 55 years of age or 20 years of continuous service in the company. As an additional benefit, the airline is reducing the VRS age eligibility from 55 years to 40 years for cabin crew members who are […]

Jun 3, 2022

Appointments

Zoom appoints Matthew Saxon as Chief People Officer

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., an American communications technology company has announced the appointment of Matthew Saxon as its Chief People Officer with immediate effect. In this role, Matthew will lead Zoom’s people experience team and report to Aparna Bawa, Zoom’s Chief Operating Officer. He will help Zoom’s continued growth and help scale all elements of […]

Jun 3, 2022

Industry

Info Edge-backed startup Udayy shuts down, lays off all employees

Info Edge-backed Edtech startup, Udayy has reported shutting down. This has caused the startup in laying off all its hundred employees. The co-founder of Udayy Saumya Yadav said, “This comes on the back of kids moving back to schools in the post-pandemic world.” “Udayy was witnessing the post-pandemic world for the first time. As the kids […]

Jun 2, 2022

Hiring

Tata Projects offers Women Engineering Internship Program, try till June 4

One of the fastest-growing and most admired infrastructure companies in India, Tata Projects has announced its first-ever Women’s Engineering Internship Program for the best and the brightest. Announcing the program, Tata Projects said, “If you are a third-year student of B Tech / BE in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering & want to explore exciting […]

Jun 2, 2022

Industry

Ford India workers waiting for a good severance package

The Ford India plant will shut down soon. About 2,000 workers of Ford India Pvt Ltd’s plant are hoping for some good news from the management in respect of their severance package. According to Union officials, around 1,000 workers are inside the Ford India plant at Maraimalainagar and about 700 are outside the gates. The workers of this […]

Jun 2, 2022

Labour Law

Arrears can’t be denied on pension due to delay in moving to court – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has recently said that arrears can’t be denied on pension due to delay in moving court, as the pension is concerned, it is a continuous cause of action. There is no justification at all for denying the arrears of pension as if the petitioners would have been wrongly retired/ superannuated at the […]

Jun 2, 2022

Appointments

IIFL Finance appoints Natasha Chander as Assistant Vice President- HR

An Indian diversified financial services company, IIFL Finance has appointed Natasha Chander as Assistant Vice President- Human Resources. Natasha has confirmed the development on social media and said, ” I’m pleased to share that I’m starting a new position as Assistant Vice President – Human Resources at IIFL Finance.” In this role, Natasha is responsible […]

Jun 2, 2022

Appointments

Sonata Software ropes in Balaji Kumar from L&T Infotech as CHRO

Sonata Software, a global IT services, and technology solutions company has announced that Balaji Kumar has joined the Company as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR function globally. Balaji will be based out of the Company’s Corporate Office in Bangalore, India. In his last stint, Balaji was the Chief Human Resources Officer globally at […]

Jun 1, 2022