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Updated on: Mar 2021
ESIC scheme adds 11.55 lakh new members in January 2021
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ESIC scheme adds 11.55 lakh new members in January 2021

ESIC scheme adds 11.55 lakh new members in January 2021 Around 11.55 lakh new members joined the ESIC-run social security scheme in January 2021 as against 12.22 lakh in the previous month, official data showed on Thursday, giving a perspective on formal sector employment in the country. The latest data is part of a report […]

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Cognizant acquires ESG Mobility, adds around 1,000 R&D specialists
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Cognizant acquires ESG Mobility, adds around 1,000 R&D specialists

Cognizant acquires ESG Mobility, adds around 1,000 R&D specialists Tech major Cognizant on Thursday announced the acquisition of Munich, Germany-based ESG Mobility, a digital automotive engineering R&D provider for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles. On completion of the acquisition, nearly 1,000 engineering R and D specialists will join Cognizant in the automotive innovation hubs of Germany, the US and China, the […]

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JK Technosoft appoints M. Natarajan as Senior VP & Head- F&A
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JK Technosoft appoints M. Natarajan as Senior VP & Head- F&A

JK Technosoft appoints M. Natarajan as Senior VP & Head- F&A Global software solutions provider JK Technosoft has appointed M. Natarajan as Senior Vice President- Head of Finance & Accounts. An industry veteran with around 28 years of rich experience, Natarajan’s expertise lies in Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Auditing, Budgeting, Fund Management, Profit Monitoring, and setting […]

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KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’
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KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’

KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’ Reinforcing its commitment towards gender & ability parity, KFC India today announced the KFC Kshamata program – a focused effort towards driving 2X Empowerment by 2024. Taking forward the brand’s global Diversity & Inclusion agenda, KFC India aims to bridge the gender and ability […]

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The surge in COVID-19 cases in India hits hiring speed
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The surge in COVID-19 cases in India hits hiring speed

The surge in COVID-19 cases in India hits hiring speed The cases of COVID-19 are rising amid the second wave in several states that have forced India Inc to go slow on its hiring plans. According to ET reports, the revival in hiring sentiment across sectors in the first few months of the year may be shaken. Companies adopting a […]

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TCS to hire 40,000 freshers via NQT, apply before April 20
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TCS to hire 40,000 freshers via NQT, apply before April 20

TCS to hire 40,000 freshers via NQT, apply before April 20 India’s biggest IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced to hire 40,000 freshers this year via National Qualifiers Test. The freshers looking to apply for job openings in TCS can apply before 20th April 2021. The National Qualifier Test aims at becoming a […]

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U GRO Capital appoints Pia Shome as Chief People Officer
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U GRO Capital appoints Pia Shome as Chief People Officer

U GRO Capital appoints Pia Shome as Chief People Officer U GRO Capital, a BSE listed, sector-focused small business lending fintech platform, today announced the appointment of Pia Shome as Chief People Officer. In this role, Pia will be instrumental in building a quality talent pool across the nation as the company ramps up its […]

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Citigroup announces ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to beat WFH stress
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Citigroup announces ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to beat WFH stress

Citigroup announces ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to beat WFH stress In a move to combat fatigue triggered by remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic, New York-based bank Citigroup has declared “Zoom-Free Fridays” and encouraged employees to limit calls outside work hours. While Wall Street is known for its tough work culture, the remote working during the pandemic […]

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ThyssenKrupp offering free Coronavirus self-tests to employees
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ThyssenKrupp offering free Coronavirus self-tests to employees

ThyssenKrupp offering free Coronavirus self-tests to employees In Germany ThyssenKrupp has offered its workforce in Germany free coronavirus self-tests, from the beginning of April the group of companies will provide employees at all German locations with an initial set of five antigen self-tests, which can be ordered online for delivery to the employee’s home address. […]

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Goldman Sachs asked Staff to Work from Home as COVID-19 cases rise
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Goldman Sachs asked Staff to Work from Home as COVID-19 cases rise

Goldman Sachs asked Staff to Work from Home as COVID-19 cases rise Investment banking company Goldman Sachs has asked its staff in Bengaluru to return working from home in the wake of rising Coronavirus infection in the city. This is reversing moves as earlier the company asked its employees to get back to offices. Commenting […]

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Urban Company to onboard over 20,000 professionals this year
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Urban Company to onboard over 20,000 professionals this year

Urban Company to onboard over 20,000 professionals this year Home services marketplace Urban Company said it aims to onboard over 20,000 professionals on its platform this year to meet the strong growth in demand for various services post the lockdown. Currently, the company has more than 40,000 gig workers on its platform, of which over 35,000 are present in […]

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Infosys appoints Chitra Nayak as Independent Director
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Infosys appoints Chitra Nayak as Independent Director

Infosys appoints Chitra Nayak as Independent Director IT services major Infosys has announced the appointment of former Salesforce executive Chitra Nayak as an independent director, effective March 25, 2021, is based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Infosys Board, a regulatory filing said. The appointment is for a period of three years, subject to the approval of […]

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