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Updated on: May 2021

Coronavirus

Ford suspends operations in Chennai plant after workers protest

May 27, 2021

HCL to vaccinate all of its employees before June

HCL to vaccinate all of its employees and their families based in India before June IT major, HCL...

Coronavirus

May 27, 2021

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Credit Suisse to hire over , people in India this year

Credit Suisse to hire over , people in India this year Credit Suisse plans to hire over , IT...

Jobs

May 27, 2021

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Tata Technologies rolls out support to families of departed employees

Tata Technologies rolls out support to families of departed employees Tata Technologies, leading glo...

Coronavirus

May 27, 2021

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Industry

Mohandas Pai, former Infosys Director has accused WhatsApp of “double standards”

Mohandas Pai, former Infosys Director has accused WhatsApp of “double standards” The Indian government and the country’s laws should define and protect the privacy of citizens, information technology industry veteran TV Mohandas Pai said on Wednesday as he accused large social media platforms like WhatsApp of “double standards”. “Let the Court decide, not WhatsApp”, he […]

May 27, 2021

Coronavirus

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces measures to support employees amid COVID-19 pandemic

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces measures to support employees amid COVID-19 pandemic Auto major, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced an array of comprehensive relief measures for its team members and their families by providing easy access to healthcare and other critical support during these testing times. TKM is ensuring uninterrupted access and all necessary support […]

May 26, 2021

Appointments

Worldline appoints Jose Raj as SVP & Head of HR in India

Worldline appoints Jose Raj as SVP & Head of HR in India Worldline India, payments and transactional services provider, has announced the appointment of Jose Raj as SVP & Head of Human Resources India. He succeeds Zarin Bhathena who will be retiring by end of this month. Jose has over 27 years of experience in HR and prior […]

May 26, 2021

Coronavirus

NTPC Bongaigaon starts COVID Care Center

NTPC Bongaigaon starts COVID Care Center NTPC, a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power continues its fight towards COVID and the dedicated team of power professionals are leaving no stone unturned to control the disease from spreading. Continuing its effort against COVID, NTPC Bongaigaon Medical Cell today made the NTPC Bongaigaon COVID Care centre operational […]

May 26, 2021

Jobs

Flipkart has hired 23,000 employees in last 3 months and will continue

Flipkart has hired 23,000 employees in the last 3 months to strengthens supply chain Walmart-owned, e-commerce firm, Flipkart is continuing to strengthen its supply chain to help deliver products across the length and breadth of the country in the safest ways while creating additional employment in the supply chain. The company has hired 23,000 people across […]

May 26, 2021

Appointments

HP Inc. appoints a new Chief People Officer

HP Inc. appoints Kristen Ludgate as Chief People Officer HP Inc., a technology company has announced the appointment of industry leader Kristen Ludgate as Chief People Officer. Ludgate will lead HP’s global human resources organization, including employee experience, workforce planning, talent acquisition, people development, compensation and benefits, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). […]

May 26, 2021

Labour Law

Govt of Goa to issue Smart labour card to employees for their safety and welfare

Govt of Goa to issue Smart labour card to employees: CM Pramod Sawant The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has said that the Government for the first time in Goa has endeavoured to provide Smart Labour Cards to the employees of the organized and unorganized sectors for their safety and welfare. CM, Dr. Pramod Sawant […]

May 26, 2021

Coronavirus

L&T has chalked out a plan to combat the second wave of COVID-19

L&T has chalked out a plan to combat the second wave of COVID-19 Amid the second wave of COVID-19, Engineering major, L&T (Larsen & Toubro) is doubling down on employee support initiatives across our campuses, offices, and project sites. The support includes special quarantine facilities, medical advice helplines, and counselling. These initiatives fall under 3 […]

May 25, 2021

Coronavirus

Bajaj Capital rolls out Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and family members

Bajaj Capital rolls out Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and family members Bajaj Capital, an investment services company has started a mass vaccination drive across the country. The organization has set up a team to help all employees coordinate vaccination for themselves and their families across the country. In Delhi and other major cities, camps […]

May 25, 2021

CHRO Move

Sterlite Power elevates Kamaljeet Kaur as CHRO

Sterlite Power elevates Kamaljeet Kaur as Chief Human Resources Officer Sterlite Power has elevated Kamaljeet Kaur as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 2021. Most recently prior to this, she was working with the company as Executive Vice President- HR for 4 years. As a CHRO she will be responsible for the entire gamut of […]

May 25, 2021

EPFO

EPFO: How to claim EDLI benefit up to 7 lakh as relief for deceased employee’s families

EPFO: How to claim EDLI benefit up to 7 lakh as relief for deceased employee’s families Labour Ministry has increased the death insurance benefits for subscribers of its employees’ deposit-linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, at a time of surges in COVID-19 cases in India. In a gazette notification, EPFO said the minimum death insurance has been increased to Rs.2.5 […]

May 25, 2021

Coronavirus

Renault-Nissan and Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers’ COVID fears

Renault-Nissan and Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers’ COVID fears Automakers Renault, its alliance partner Nissan Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co face temporary factory closures in India due to growing unrest among workers concerned about rising COVID-19 infections. Workers at Renault-Nissan’s car plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu will go on strike […]

May 25, 2021