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Updated on: Aug 2021
Oracle to add Payroll Support for India
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Oracle to add Payroll Support for India

Oracle today announced that it plans to add support for India to Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). This new offering is intended to help make it faster and easier for local and multinational companies to pay workers in India while allowing customer to follow local regulations and […]

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Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as Vodafone Idea Non-exec Chairman
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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 resigned as non-executive director and non-executive chairman. Himanshu Kapania who is currently non-executive director and the former managing director of the erstwhile Idea Cellular before its merger with Vodafone India will replace. “The Board of Directors of Vodafone Idea Limited, at its meeting held today, […]

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Pernod Ricard India to open all its offices, rolls out a new way of working
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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 announced to open all its offices and a new way of working model by offering employees the flexibility to either work from home or office. Under its new ‘Work from Anywhere” policy, the company is extending employees an option to work […]

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IBM to establish a Software Lab in Kochi, Kerala
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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 […]

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Role of HR-Tech in Planning Healthy Return to Work
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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 […]

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EPFO: File e-Nomination online through your UAN login
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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, […]

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

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Syngene announces senior-level appointments
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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 […]

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Huawei to invest $100 mn to boost start-up ecosystem
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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 […]

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

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ixigo Appoints 6 Independent Directors on its Board
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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 […]

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

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