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Updated on: Jul 2021

EPFO

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Jul 25, 2021

TCS iON offers a -day free digital certification program

TCS iON, a strategic business unit of Tata Consultancy Services offers a -day free digital certifi...

Industry

Jul 24, 2021

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Apollo ropes in JP Morgan Chases Piyali Chowdhry as Head- HR, India

Apollo Global Management Inc., a global alternative investment management firm appoints Piyali Chowd...

Appointments

Jul 24, 2021

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Alstom appoints Michael Keroull as new President of Alstom Americas

Alstom announced that it has appointed Michael Keroull as President of Alstoms Americas Region, ef...

C-Suite Move

Jul 24, 2021

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Jobs

Flipkart, Wistron, Hinduja Global participate in Karnataka’s virtual job fair

IANS | The Karnataka Skill Development Board on Friday launched a month-long virtual job fair for hiring skilled manpower. “Over 20 companies are participating in the virtual job fair to hire skilled talent in the state across verticals where opportunities are aplenty,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on the occasion. Among companies participating in the online […]

Jul 24, 2021

Survey & Report

India to see bigger pay rises from next fiscal year

Employees in India will see bigger pay rises next fiscal year as firms expect to emerge from lockdowns and the supply of applicants lags demand, according to recruiters. Paychecks could rise about 8% in the financial year starting April 2022, especially if authorities avert a third wave of the virus, according to Michael Page and Aon Plc. That’s higher than […]

Jul 24, 2021

Jobs

Initiatives taken by the Govt to increase job avenues for skilled workforce

Camps are being organized for orientation of skilled workforce under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). This mode is suitable where a certain group/cluster of candidates with particular skill sets are concentrated. These candidates are provided with a mandatory orientation of 12 hours. As on 10.07.2021, around 23 […]

Jul 23, 2021

Industry

Attrition in IT Industry Won’t Come Down- Apparao V V, CHRO, HCL Tech

According to a Business Standard report, Apparao V V, CHRO, HCL Technologies said in an interview with media that no matter what anyone does but attrition that we’re witnessing in the Indian IT industry will not come down because of demand-supply mismatch is very high. Explaining why are IT companies focusing on high numbers from campus […]

Jul 23, 2021

Industry

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has opted for Edge-to-Office work model

On July 19, writing a blog, President & CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Antonio Neri said, “Today for the first time in more than 16 months, HPE team members were able to meet and collaborate at our San Jose campus and nearly all of our U.S. sites. The company’s new Houston headquarters, currently under […]

Jul 23, 2021

Industry

JPMorgan to hire more than 500 wealth management advisers

JPMorgan Chase executives said on Thursday they plan to hire more than 500 financial advisers in the next five to seven years, as the largest U.S. bank aggressively expands its wealth management services for the very wealthy. The plan would more than double the 450 brokers now working for J.P. Morgan Advisors, the bank’s boutique wealth management firm. […]

Jul 23, 2021

Labour Law

Govt increased Dearness Relief to 28% for pensioners & family pensioners

Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued an order for increasing the Dearness Relief to pensioners In pursuance of the decision of the Cabinet on 14.07.2021, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has issued an order on 22.07.2021 for increasing the Dearness Relief to pensioners and family pensioners of the Central Government (including pensioners/ family pensioners […]

Jul 22, 2021

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to Acquire TQS Integration

Cognizant has announced that it has agreed to acquire TQS Integration, a privately owned global industrial data and intelligence company based in Lismore, Ireland. TQS delivers manufacturing data intelligence, global technology consulting, and digital systems integration to help manufacturers accelerate their digital transformations. Founded in 1998, TQS services clients in the life sciences, food and beverage, and […]

Jul 22, 2021

C-Suite Move

Clix Capital appoints Rakesh Kaul as CEO

Clix Capital, a non-bank lender today announced the appointment of Rakesh Kaul as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 16 August 2021. Earlier he was working with RHB Malaysia as Group Head – Retail Banking. In his new role, Rakesh will be responsible for all business verticals, reporting directly to the Board. A 24-year veteran […]

Jul 22, 2021

Jobs

BharatPe announces its hiring plan for FY22

BharatPe, a Fintech firm will hire 100 people across various roles for its technology team in the current financial year. The company, which is planning to launch a slew of products in the merchant and consumer lending space, said it will be almost tripling the strength of its technology team and hiring 100 more members. The […]

Jul 22, 2021

Industry

TCS to set up two new centres in Chennai, to create 35,000 jobs

TCS is expanding its presence in Chennai with two new centres be set up in Sipcot, Siruseri Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its presence in Chennai with two new centres in Sipcot, Siruseri, a suburb to the south on the IT corridor. The centres will have the potential to generate nearly 35,000 jobs, according […]

Jul 22, 2021

Appointments

UltraTech Cement ropes in HUL veteran Anand as HRBP- Manufacturing

UltraTech Cement, part of Aditya Birla Group appoints Anand Tripathi as HR Business Partner – Manufacturing, effective from July 2021. Commenting on Anand’s appointment company said, “Join us in welcoming Anand Tripathi to the team. He joins us as HR Business Partner – Manufacturing. Anand comes with a rich experience of over 27 years of managing overall […]

Jul 22, 2021