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Updated on: Jun 2021
Airtel appoints Amrita Padda as Chief People Officer
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Airtel appoints Amrita Padda as Chief People Officer

Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom company has today announced the appointment of Amrita Padda as the Chief People Officer (CPO). She replaces Samit Deb who has decided to leave the company for achieving his entrepreneurial goals. In her new role, Amrita will be responsible for handling Airtel’s People strategy as the telco transforms into a digital […]

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PwC India hikes variable pay for employees
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PwC India hikes variable pay for employees

According to ET Report, PwC India, a multinational accounting and auditing firm hikes variable pay of India staff by three quarters, providing wage corrections and giving particular bonuses. The firm has mentioned that it had already paid a two week a special one-time bonus as an appreciation for the unrelenting commitment and efforts during the […]

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Delta airlines aims to hire over 1,000 pilots by next summer
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Delta airlines aims to hire over 1,000 pilots by next summer

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer to support its expected recovery from the devastation of the pandemic and an expansion of its route network. Delta expects U.S. leisure travel volume this month to return to pre-pandemic levels and is seeing more business travelers return to the skies, […]

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Gaurav Jain elevated as head of Reckitt India
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Gaurav Jain elevated as head of Reckitt India

Consumer goods major Reckitt has announced a leadership change for its India business and Gaurav Jain has been elevated to the position of overall Chief of the company. According to CNBC report, the company has brought the health and hygiene business units under one focussed leadership team to optimise the potential of the complementary nature […]

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McDonald’s to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets
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McDonald’s to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets

The US-owned fast-food chain McDonald’s is looking to hire 20,000 people and open 50 outlets in 2021. A further 100 will be added over the next two years, UK and Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy said. Pomroy said, “It’s fantastic to be able to offer an additional 20,000 people an opportunity to work with us. “There […]

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Norwegian Air replaces CEO with immediate effect
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Norwegian Air replaces CEO with immediate effect

Norwegian Air has sacked Chief Executive Jacob Schram and the budget carrier which has emerged from bankruptcy protection said it was promoting Chief Financial Officer Geir Karlsen to the top job with immediate effect. The board voted on June 20 to end Schram’s 18-month tenure, although he will continue to support the carrier on a full-time basis during his […]

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Flipkart Introduces ‘Back to College’ Program
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Flipkart Introduces ‘Back to College’ Program

Flipkart introduces ‘Back to College’ program for a better learning. Under the program, Flipkart is making available a wide range of devices and bundled education content through tie-ups with leading EdTech companies including Edukemy and Simplilearn. As part of the initiative, over 400 courses across coding, AI and competitive entrance examinations will be available to students […]

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4 interesting facts about shipping containers
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4 interesting facts about shipping containers

Shipping containers are typically used for the storage and transportation of large and heavy goods. In recent years, they have been repurposed for a number of different uses within a number of different sectors and industries. From restaurants, bars, and cafes to homes and hotels, the possibilities are endless. Continue reading to find out some […]

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HCL appoints leadership team in South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan
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HCL appoints leadership team in South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan

HCL Technologies, (HCL), a leading global technology company, has appointed country sales heads to drive and accelerate its presence in Asia. Joonho Moon, Terry Tai, and Nguyen Ha Tuan will lead and drive growth in South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam respectively. Prior to HCL, Joonho spent more than two decades at Samsung SDS in various […]

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Hero Vired appoints Satyajit Menon as SVP & Head- Human Resources
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Hero Vired appoints Satyajit Menon as SVP & Head- Human Resources

Hero Vired, an Ed-Tech company by the Hero Group, has announced the appointment of Satyajit Menon as SVP & Head- Human Resources. He has joined Hero Vired from Innovacer where he was Vice President – People Operations since November 2017. As Head- HR at Hero Vired, Satyajit will be responsible for building and strengthening the […]

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Home Credit India appoints Harshita Khanna as Chief People Officer
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Home Credit India appoints Harshita Khanna as Chief People Officer

Home Credit India (HCIN), a part of Home Credit Group, an international consumer finance provider has elevated Harshita Khanna as Chief People Officer, In her new role, she will be responsible for leading the HR vertical for India business. In her most recent role, she was working as Head- Rewards and Performance Management at Home […]

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Govt may extend ABRY deadline till March 2022 to boost fresh hiring
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Govt may extend ABRY deadline till March 2022 to boost fresh hiring

The Government of India is considering extending the timeline of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) till March next year from the existing June 30, in a bid to boost fresh hiring in the country amid the pandemic, said sources. Under the ABRY approved by the Union Cabinet in December last year, the government pays […]

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