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Updated on: Jun 2021
GHCL rolls out special assistance to all employees affected by COVID-19
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GHCL rolls out special assistance to all employees affected by COVID-19

This policy is effective from 2020 and shall cover all employees, staff, workmen, and contractual labour GHCL Limited announced special assistance for all its employees affected by the COVID -19 pandemic. The benefits of these relief measures will be available to the families of all the employees who have been affected by Covid 19. The […]

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About 60% Companies in India to hire talent for new positions in 2021
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About 60% Companies in India to hire talent for new positions in 2021

Practices such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are altering hiring processes as well Even as job cuts and a rising unemployment rate were recorded in 2020, a report said that this year looks promising on the hiring front as nearly 60 per cent of the companies surveyed are looking to hire talent for new positions. Recruitment […]

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Recognized startups have created about 1.7 lakh jobs in 2020-21
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Recognized startups have created about 1.7 lakh jobs in 2020-21

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat have the largest number of startups Recently, The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said that the government has recognized up to 50,000 startups, of which 19,896 have been recognized since April 1, 2020. The government of India said that about 1.7 lakh jobs were […]

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Kotak introduces Pandemic Benevolent Policy for its 73,000 employees
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Kotak introduces Pandemic Benevolent Policy for its 73,000 employees

Kotak to pay full monthly salary of deceased employee for two years Kotak Mahindra Group (Kotak), India’s leading financial services conglomerates has announced a Pandemic Benevolent Policy for its 73,000 employees. Under this policy, family members/nominees of deceased employees from 1st April 2020 and subsequent cases up to 31st March 2022 will receive a full […]

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CitiusTech named Cognizant veteran Bhaskar Sambasivan as President
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CitiusTech named Cognizant veteran Bhaskar Sambasivan as President

Bhaskar Sambasivan, Global Leader in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Named President at CitiusTech CitiusTech, a leading provider of healthcare technology services, products, and solutions company has announced the appointment of Bhaskar Sambasivan as President. In his new role, Sambasivan will focus on strengthening CitiusTech’s client relationships, building deeper healthcare capabilities & solutions, developing strategic offerings, […]

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Hyatt Regency Hotel Mumbai suspends operations amidst financial crisis
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Hyatt Regency Hotel Mumbai suspends operations amidst financial crisis

Hyatt Regency Hotel Mumbai will remain closed until further notice Amidst a massive financial crunch due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Hyatt Regency Hotel Mumbai suspends its operations temporarily Hardeep Marwah, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Hotel said, “This is to inform all the on-roll staff of the hotel that no funds are forthcoming from Asian Hotels (West) […]

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Nippon Paint India extends medical & financial support to staff, dependents
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Nippon Paint India extends medical & financial support to staff, dependents

Nippon Paint India Automotive Refinish and Wood Coating is stepping up its ongoing vaccination drive and other medical support initiatives for all its employees and their families. With the new phase 3 of vaccinations which makes everyone above 18 eligible, the company is revamping its efforts. In addition, Nippon has been taking initiatives such as insurance […]

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Tata Digital to invest in CureFit; founder Mukesh Bansal to be President
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Tata Digital to invest in CureFit; founder Mukesh Bansal to be President

Mukesh Bansal will also continue to lead CureFit Tata Digital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, has signed an MoU to invest up to $ 75 million in CureFit Healthcare, subject to completion of the due diligence process and other approvals. CureFit founder and CEO Mukesh Bansal will join Tata Digital as President of Tata […]

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MobiKwik appoints Deepti Dhingra as Head- Human Resources
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MobiKwik appoints Deepti Dhingra as Head- Human Resources

Deepti Dhingra joins MobiKwik as Head- HR MobiKwik, a fintech platform appoints Deepti Dhingra as Head- Human Resources, effective from June 2021. In her new role, she will be responsible for the entire gamut of HR, including strategic formulation, HR business partnering, culture building interventions, change management, talent acquisition, talent engagement and management, learning and […]

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Syngene International elevates Sanjeev Sukumaran elevated as CHRO
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Syngene International elevates Sanjeev Sukumaran elevated as CHRO

Syngene International, integrated contract research, development, and manufacturing organization has announced the elevation of Sanjeev Sukumaran as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective from June 2021 Sanjeev joined Syngene International in October 2019 as Chief of Staff and was responsible for driving key strategic initiatives across the organization. Before joining Syngene, he held multiple senior-level positions […]

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HSBC appoints Hitendra Dave as India Chief Executive Officer
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HSBC appoints Hitendra Dave as India Chief Executive Officer

Hitendra Dave succeeds Surendra Rosha who is moving to Hong Kong as the co-chief executive of HSBC Asia-Pacific HSBC, a British multinational investment bank and financial services company has announced the appointment of bank veteran Hitendra Dave as its new chief executive for India. Dave succeeds Surendra Rosha who is moving to Hong Kong as […]

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Labour codes on the cards: Companies’ PF liability to go up
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Labour codes on the cards: Companies’ PF liability to go up

Labour codes on the cards: Companies’ PF liability to go up, take-home salary to go down The four labour codes are likely to see the light of day in a couple of months as the Centre is now keen to go ahead with the implementation of these laws, which among others will result in a reduction in take-home […]

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