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Updated on: Dec 2021
UST elevates Kavita Kurup as Global- Head Human Resources
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UST elevates Kavita Kurup as Global- Head Human Resources

UST, an Information Technology & Services company elevates Kavita Kurup as Global- Head Human Resources from her most recent role Global Head- Talent and Organisational Transformation. In her new role, she works closely with the Board & Executive Team and is responsible for all aspects of UST’s human resources strategy, including talent management, leadership development, […]

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Attrition comes down at Accenture, a good sign for IT Industry?
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Attrition comes down at Accenture, a good sign for IT Industry?

A global IT Major Accenture has reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, ended Nov. 30, 2021, with revenues of $15.0 billion, an increase of 27% in both U.S. dollars and local currency over the same period last year. Accenture’s revenue beat in Q1FY22 ($600 million) and a strong upward revision in revenue […]

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Massive women workforce increase in 2021 during the pandemic, Report
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Massive women workforce increase in 2021 during the pandemic, Report

Women workforce representation has improved significantly in the workforce across roles and hierarchies despite the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report. There was a massive 430 per cent increase in women users in 2021, which is expected to grow in 2022, according to a report by jobs and professional networking platform […]

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China prepares new sexual harassment safeguards for women
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China prepares new sexual harassment safeguards for women

China’s top lawmaking body on Monday (Dec 20) debated legislation to give women more protection against sex discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, state media reported, outlining rules including a clearer definition of inappropriate behaviour. The standing committee of the country’s Parliament, the National People’s Congress, deliberated a draft amendment to the Protection of […]

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TCS invites applications from BCA, B.Sc graduates under smart hiring plan
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TCS invites applications from BCA, B.Sc graduates under smart hiring plan

India’s largest IT services provider company Tata Consultancy Services announces TCS Smart Hiring Program for Year of Passing 2020, 2021 & 2022. On Its advertisement page, The company said, “TCS Smart Hiring is exclusively for BCA, B. Sc (Maths, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, IT), B. Voc in CS / IT from the […]

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ZebPay appoints Geetika Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer
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ZebPay appoints Geetika Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer

ZebPay, a crypto asset exchange has announced the appointment of Geetika Mehta as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to this, Geetika was the Chief People Officer at Jubilant Industries and has previously held leadership roles in OYO, Urban Ladder, and PUMA. In her new role, she will take the lead on designing and implementing […]

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Acceldata appoints Gajanana Hegde as VP & Head- Global Engineering
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Acceldata appoints Gajanana Hegde as VP & Head- Global Engineering

Acceldata, the world’s first data observability platform, has announced the appointment of Gajanana Hegde as Vice President & Head of Global Engineering. In this role, Gajanana will lead and oversee Acceldata’s global research and development teams while actively contributing to its growth journey across international markets. To this new role at Acceldata, Gajanana adds more than 31 […]

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Capgemini India is hiring 65,000 employees in 2021, apply here
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Capgemini India is hiring 65,000 employees in 2021, apply here

Capgemini, a French multinational information technology services and consulting company is hiring 65,000 employees this year in India. IT major comprises over 150,000 team members in India working across 13 locations. The company said on its ad page, “We are helping our clients grow while building a more sustainable and inclusive future is where our excellence lies!” “When you join Capgemini […]

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Central government may implement 4 labour codes by FY23
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Central government may implement 4 labour codes by FY23

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. The Centre has already finalised the rules under these codes and now […]

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Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan in UAE to switch to Mon-Fri work week
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Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan in UAE to switch to Mon-Fri work week

Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co are changing to a Saturday-Sunday weekend from the New Year in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is aligning its working week with most global markets. The German lender will from January 3 operate Monday to Friday in the Sunni Muslim-ruled country, instead of the current Sunday-Thursday […]

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Unilever has announced some changes to its top leadership team
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Unilever has announced some changes to its top leadership team

Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), has decided to leave the company in January 2022 to pursue a new career opportunity as Global Chief Executive Officer, Chanel Limited. Nair, an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, had joined HUL, Unilever’s Indian subsidiary in 1992 and worked for 30 years. Alan Jope, Unilever CEO said, “I would […]

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