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Updated on: Dec 2021
PM-SYM pension scheme for unorganized workers
Labour Law

PM-SYM pension scheme for unorganized workers

Nearly 46 lakh unorganized workers are registered under the PM-SYM pension scheme In order to provide old age protection in the form of a monthly pension, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in the year 2019. Under this scheme, minimum assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- will be provided […]

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Microsoft expands its footprint in Noida, to hire people from the local pool
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Microsoft expands its footprint in Noida, to hire people from the local pool

Microsoft, a technology major, today announced the expansion of its India Development Center (IDC) in NCR. Over the past two decades, The Microsoft India Development Center has been growing its footprint in India across cities like Hyderabad, followed by Bengaluru and most recently its third campus in Noida was inaugurated earlier this year in January 2021. Upon realizing […]

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Google delays mandatory return to office beyond Jan. 10
Industry

Google delays mandatory return to office beyond Jan. 10

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Thursday it is indefinitely pushing back its January return-to-office plan globally amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and some resistance to company-mandated vaccinations. Google in August had said it would expect workers to come in about three days a week from Jan. 10 at the earliest, ending […]

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BPCL appoints five Independent Directors on Board
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BPCL appoints five Independent Directors on Board

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the appointment of Shri Pradeep Vishambhar Agrawal, Shri Ghanshyam Sher, Dr. (Smt) Aiswarya Biswal, Prof. Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat and Shri Gopal Krishna Agarwal, as Independent Directors on the Board for a period of three years from the date of notification of their appointment or until further orders. Accordingly, they […]

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SHRM India commences its annual conference 2021, Now More Than Ever
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SHRM India commences its annual conference 2021, Now More Than Ever

New Delhi, 2nd December 2021: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR association commenced today, the SHRM India Annual Conference and Exposition 2021. The conference brought together over 2000 industry professionals & business leaders, and 500+ CXOs to engage on best workplace practices and latest trends across HR and Organizational practices. The […]

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Tata Steel’s West Bokaro Division onboards transgenders in core mining operations
Industry

Tata Steel’s West Bokaro Division onboards transgenders in core mining operations

As part of its sustained efforts to enable a diverse and inclusive culture, Tata Steel’s West Bokaro Division today onboarded 14 transgenders as Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) Operators at its mines. This landmark initiative not only aims to break the glass ceiling but also targets mainstream transgenders in society. D B Sundara Ramam, Vice […]

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OYO appoints ex- SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar as strategic group advisor
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OYO appoints ex- SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar as strategic group advisor

Global travel technology platform OYO on Thursday announced the appointment of Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), as its strategic group advisor. Kumar, who has spent over 40 years in the financial sector, will play a key role in advising OYO’s management on short-term and long-term strategy, regulatory and stakeholder engagement, […]

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QuEST Global to hire 3000+ people in Kerala
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QuEST Global to hire 3000+ people in Kerala

QuEST Global, a global Product Engineering Services company, announced its plans to expand operations in Kerala and hire more than 3000 engineers in the next two years. The new hires will be a mix of both, freshers and laterals. QuEST’s Trivandrum Centre continues to serve as the major hub for the Product Engineering Services portfolio […]

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Bajaj Capital elevates Aabhinna Suresh Khare as Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
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Bajaj Capital elevates Aabhinna Suresh Khare as Chief Marketing & Digital Officer

Bajaj Capital, an Investment Services company has announced leadership elevation. Aabhinna Suresh Khare is now the New Chief Marketing & Digital Officer of the organisation. Also, he will be setting up the future strategy of the organisation in the capacity of Head of Strategy. Earlier Aabhinna was leading the Digital Product division as CDO and […]

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TCS is hiring for Diverse Positions, make a Career Comeback
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TCS is hiring for Diverse Positions, make a Career Comeback

India’s largest Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) invites applications from experienced women professionals with career gaps under its “Rebegin” program The company said on its Ad page, “Rebegin is an opportunity for experienced women professionals to reclaim a promising career after a break because nothing should stand in the way of deserving talent. We want you to […]

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Capgemini announces the completion of the acquisition of VariQ
Merger & Acquisition

Capgemini announces the completion of the acquisition of VariQ

Capgemini announced today, following the fulfillment of all regulatory requirements, the completion of the acquisition of VariQ, an agile IT and cyber-security services company. The provider of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Cloud services for federal government departments and agencies across the United States will be integrated into Capgemini Government Solutions LLC, Capgemini’s independent operating division working with U.S. government agencies. This acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in […]

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Sandeep Ghosh to head Visa India, Ramachandran relocates to Singapore
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Sandeep Ghosh to head Visa India, Ramachandran relocates to Singapore

International digital payments major Visa has announced new leadership for India and South Asia, with the incumbent TR Ramachandran being relocated to Singapore from next year to lead its newly created new payment flows business. Succeeding Ram will be Sandeep Ghosh, most recently partner and leader of the financial services consulting practice of EY for […]

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