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Labour Law

EPFO proposes to cut EPF ctb increase cover wage limit

Sep 28, 2020

Former Johnson Johnson exec joins Takeda as Head- HR

Former Head- Talent Acquisition of Johnson amp Johnson Anoop Kamat joins Takeda Pharmaceutical Com...

CHRO Move

Sep 28, 2020

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Govt to implement all labour codes in one go by Dec

Government looking to implement all four labour codes in one go by December The government is a...

Labour Law

Sep 27, 2020

Latest news: Govt to implement all labour codes in one go by Dec - SightsIn Plus

Accenture offers months salary as Severance Payout

Accenture is Offering Months Salary as Severance Payout amid Corona Layoff Many companies have tri...

Jobs

Sep 27, 2020

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CHRO Move

Publicis Sapient appoints new Global Chief People Officer

Publicis Sapient appoints Kameshwari Rao as Global Chief People Officer Publicis Sapient, the digital transformation hub of Publicis Groupe, announced the appointment of Kameshwari Rao as Global Chief People Officer. This announcement solidifies the executive team, which has led Publicis Sapient through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and all its economic changes with transparency and a […]

Sep 25, 2020

Industry

PepsiCo to shut Kerala’s Manufacturing unit due to protests

After Coca-Cola, now PepsiCo has decided to take an exit route from Kerala due to labour issues with its franchise Varun Beverages Ltd approaching Labour Department with a mandatory closure notice. The PepsiCo unit located at Kanjikode Palakkad, operated by franchise Varun Beverages Ltd, is in a lockout from March 22 over various labour protests. “M/s Varun […]

Sep 25, 2020

Labour Law

EPFO: big relief to employees, new facility from 30th Sept

EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization) has taken a new initiative to protect the future of employees working in the private sector. According to this initiative, whenever an employee retires on the same day, his/her pension will be ready from the same day and will be started. This arrangement is considered to be a big change […]

Sep 25, 2020

Jobs

An ex-staff sues Cognizant for alleged sexual harassment

Former employee sues Cognizant for alleged sexual harassment: ET Report According to an ET Report, a former female employee of Cognizant has filed a lawsuit seeking trial against the company in a US district court, naming two executives for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination for reporting of said harassment. The plaintiff, a former employee, a […]

Sep 24, 2020

Labour Law

PM Modi Comments on Labour Reform Bills

Long due labour reforms to ensure well-being of workers, give boost to economic growth: PM Modi PTI | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the passage of key labour reform bills by Parliament, saying it will ensure the well-being of workers and give a boost to economic growth. The new labour code universalises minimum […]

Sep 24, 2020

Coronavirus

WFH culture to sustain even after Covid-19 ends: Bill Gates

Work from home culture to continue even after COVID pandemic ends: Bill Gates Mumbai, on Sep 23, The work from home culture has worked well and many companies will continue with the system even after the coronavirus pandemic ends, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said on Wednesday. Various parts of the world have been under strict lockdowns […]

Sep 24, 2020

Labour Law

Rajya Sabha passes three Labour Codes Bills

Rajya Sabha passes three Labour Codes to pave way for enactment of historic “Game changer” Labour Laws The Rajya Sabha in its sitting today passed three labour codes namely, (i) Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (ii) Code on Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020 & (iii) Social Security Code, 2020. With this, the decks […]

Sep 23, 2020

CHRO Move

Palash Aggrawal joins LT Foods as Group Head – HR

Palash Aggrawal joins LT Foods as Group Head – HR LT Foods today announced the appointment of Palash Aggrawal as Group Head HR. Palash is an industry veteran with three decades of HR leadership experience across diverse industry segments. In his previous roles, Palash was instrumental in designing & implementing strategic people management initiatives across […]

Sep 23, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Apax Partners negotiates with Capgemini to acquire Odigo

Apax Partners signs an agreement with Capgemini in view of acquiring Odigo Apax Partners has entered into exclusive negotiations with Capgemini in view of acquiring Odigo, leader in Contact-Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) solutions principally for large companies. Odigo, a Capgemini brand formerly known as Prosodie-Capgemini, helps large organizations connect with individuals through world-class, cloud-based contact center solutions. […]

Sep 23, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

HPE completes acquisition of SD-WAN leader Silver Peak

Hewlett Packard Enterprise completes acquisition of SD-WAN leader Silver Peak Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Yesterday announced it has completed the acquisition of Silver Peak, an SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) leader, in a transaction valued at $925 million. Silver Peak will become a part of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. The acquisition will strengthen Aruba […]

Sep 23, 2020

Jobs

Karnataka new industrial policy to create 1.2 lakh jobs by 2023

Karnataka’s new industrial policy to push mobile production and create 1.2 lakh jobs by 2023 The new industrial policy of Karnataka is expected to push mobile production in value terms in the state to Rs 30,000 crore and create 1.2 lakh jobs by 2023, mobile handset and electronics body ICEA said on Sunday. In August, […]

Sep 23, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

HCL plans to acquire DWS Limited, a leading Australian firm

HCL Technologies announces intent to acquire leading Australian IT Solutions Company, DWS Limited Melbourne, Australia, and Noida, India — September 21, 2020 — HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has announced its intent to acquire DWS Limited (ASX: DWS), a leading Australian IT, business, and management consulting group. As the IT industry continues to evolve and the […]

Sep 23, 2020