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Updated on: Aug 2021

Industry

Tata Steel hired women heavy earth moving machinery operators

Aug 5, 2021

Oracle to add Payroll Support for India

Oracle today announced that it plans to add support for India to Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll, part o...

Industry

Aug 5, 2021

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Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as Vodafone Idea Non-exec Chairman

Yesterday, telecom major, Vodafone Idea Joint Venture announced that Kumar Mangalam Birla has resign...

C-Suite Move

Aug 5, 2021

Latest news: Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as Vodafone Idea Non-exec Chairman - SightsIn Plus

Pernod Ricard India to open all its offices, rolls out a new way of working

Pernod Ricard India announces new flexible Work from Anywhere Model Pernod Ricard India has ...

Industry

Aug 5, 2021

Latest news: Pernod Ricard India to open all its offices, rolls out a new way of working - SightsIn Plus

Industry

IBM to establish a Software Lab in Kochi, Kerala

Technology giant IBM on Wednesday announced that it is working to establish a Software Lab in Kochi. Chief Minister Pinarayi Viajayan hailed the IT major’s decision, saying this will pave the way for a huge leap in the state’s IT development. The announcement came a day after Chief Minister Vijayan, IBM India Managing Director Sandip Patel, and Vice President, IBM […]

Aug 5, 2021

Technology

Role of HR-Tech in Planning Healthy Return to Work

As vaccinations become more widely available, governments worldwide are beginning to ease their stay-at-home restrictions under certain conditions and employers are planning for a return to work. According to Gartner, 94 percent of midsize organizations reopen their offices with a mixed approach, which includes a mix of in-office, remote, and hybrid staff. As an HR […]

Aug 5, 2021

EPFO

EPFO: File e-Nomination online through your UAN login

Yesterday, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has allowed e-nomination facilities for its members to get a range of benefits. In its recent Tweet, It has said that one should file an e-nomination for getting Provident Fund (PF), Pension (EPS) and Insurance (EDLI) benefits easily on a member’s death. With a series of updates regarding e-nomination, […]

Aug 4, 2021

Jobs

[24]7.ai to hire 5,000 people in India

Business process management firm [24]7.ai has announced that it is ramping up its hiring across India. The company will be adding close to 5,000 people to its workforce, taking its employee strength in India to over 8,500 people. According to the company statement, “[24]7.ai has taken the hiring process completely online. Since the onset of […]

Aug 4, 2021

C-Suite Move

Syngene announces senior-level appointments

Syngene International, integrated research, development, and manufacturing services company has appointed two senior leaders, Alex Del Priore and Dr.Alan Collis, with effect from 26th July 2021. Alex Del Priore has been appointed as the Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Services. Alan Collis joins as the Vice President, Integrated Drug Discovery Services. They will both be based […]

Aug 4, 2021

Industry

Huawei to invest $100 mn to boost start-up ecosystem

Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei on Tuesday announced that it will invest USD 100 million in Asia pacific start-up ecosystem over the next three years. The company plans to expand Spark Program to India after Covid-19 pandemic situation eases in the country, a senior official of the company said. Huawei Asia Pacific vice-president Jay Chen said that the company […]

Aug 4, 2021

Industry

Capgemini added 24,400 people in Q2 of FY 2021 with attrition at 15.2%

Capgemini, a French multinational information technology services and consulting company has announced its Q2 results quarter ending on June 30 of the financial year 2021 on July 28. Capgemini generated revenues of €8,711 million in H1 2021. After a Q1 2021 already marked by higher than expected growth, the Group accelerated strongly in the second […]

Aug 4, 2021

C-Suite Move

ixigo Appoints 6 Independent Directors on its Board

Travel app ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited) today announced the appointment of 6 independent members to its board of directors. The new independent members of the board are Arun Seth, ex Chairman & Trustee NASSCOM Foundation; Mahendra Pratap Mall, ex-Chairman & Managing Director IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited); Shubha Rao Mayya, ex […]

Aug 4, 2021

Industry

Philips to invest Rs. 300 crore, hire 1,500 people in India

Health technology and consumer durables company, Philips plans to invest more than Rs.300 crore and hire 1,500 people in India over the next one or two years. Philips global CEO Frans Van Houten said in a statement, “The company will invest as much as Rs 300 crore in India. It also plans to hire 1,500 […]

Aug 3, 2021

Appointments

Shell elevates Tarun NP Varma as VP- HR, for Technology division

British-Dutch multinational oil and gas company Shell elevates Tarun NP Varma as Vice President – Human Resources for Technology division. Earlier, he was Vice President – Human Resources, India. Commenting on his new role Tarun said, “I, am excited to take on my new assignment as the global HR Leader for Shell’s Technology division, at […]

Aug 3, 2021

Industry

Qantas idles 2,500 more staff as COVID-19 cuts domestic flights

Qantas Airways is temporarily idling about 2,500 employees without pay for at least two months in a bid to cope with fresh COVID-19 restrictions in Australia slashing domestic travel demand. The decision will directly impact domestic pilots, cabin crew, and airport workers, mostly in New South Wales, the airline said on Tuesday, adding that no […]

Aug 3, 2021

Industry

Over 43,000 TCS employees resigned in one year, Attrition at 8.6%

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced its Q1 results of FY22 last month. According to the first-quarter results, over 43,000 employees in TCS resigned in the last 12 months. The attrition rate was reported at 8.6%. Currently, TCS has a total headcount of 509,058. The company has crossed the 5.0 lakh milestone in the total workforce. […]

Aug 3, 2021