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Updated on: Mar 2021
L&T hired 22 pc women at trainee level across major businesses in 2020
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L&T hired 22 pc women at trainee level across major businesses in 2020

L&T hired 22 pc women at trainee level across major businesses in 2020 In a strategic decision, engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has recruited 22 per cent, women, at trainee level across its major businesses in 2020, up 8 per cent over the previous year. Figures shared by L&T, suggest a rise […]

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Capgemini to hire 25% more people in India this year
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Capgemini to hire 25% more people in India this year

Capgemini to hire 25% more people in India this year Capgemini, the French information technology (IT) services provider and consulting firm has announced to hire about 30,000 people in India in 2021, a 25% increase from last year as the firm’s bullish business prospects amid a pandemic-induced surge in demand for digital solutions. Last year, […]

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GSK appoints Harsh V. Trehan as People Services Lead at GSK Global Capability Centre
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GSK appoints Harsh V. Trehan as People Services Lead at GSK Global Capability Centre

GSK appoints Harsh V. Trehan as People Services Lead at GSK Global Capability Centre Harsh V. Trehan, former Chief People Officer of Compass Group Limited has joined GlaxoSmithKline as People Services Lead, GSK Global Capability Centre, Bangaluru, effective March 2021. GlaxoSmithKline is building a best-in-class GSK People Services Centre with World-class capabilities in Bengaluru that […]

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Cipla ropes in Ratna Joshi as Global Head – Talent Management from M&M Ltd
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Cipla ropes in Ratna Joshi as Global Head – Talent Management from M&M Ltd

Cipla ropes in Ratna Joshi as Global Head – Talent Management from M&M Ltd Cipla, an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Mumbai, has appointed Ratna Joshi as Global Head – Talent Management. Prior to this, Ratna was working with M&M Ltd as Head of Learning & Development, Mahindra & Mahindra, Automotive & Farm Equipment […]

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Infosys to hire 500 Google-certified graduates
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Infosys to hire 500 Google-certified graduates

Infosys to hire 500 Google-certified graduates in next two years IT Major, Infosys has announced to hire 500 people with Google Career Certificates in the US in areas including Data Analytics over the next two years rather than their degree. Google has set up three new online courses in user experience design, project management, and […]

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Deutsche Bank announces 29% hike in bonuses
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Deutsche Bank announces 29% hike in bonuses

Deutsche Bank announces 29% hike in bonuses Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank announced Friday a 29-percent hike in 2020 bonuses despite warnings from the European Central Bank to keep payouts in check while the pandemic pummels the economy. Deutsche Bank said it paid just under 1.9 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in variable remuneration last year […]

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10,000 workers now part of Facebook AR/VR division
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10,000 workers now part of Facebook AR/VR division

10,000 workers now part of Facebook AR/VR division Nearly 10,000 Facebook employees – almost a fifth of its total workforce — are currently working in the augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) labs, clearly indicating that the social network has bet really big on the immersive technology. According to The Information, Facebook has planned an aggressive […]

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Wipro appoints DXC Technology veteran as CEO, Europe
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Wipro appoints DXC Technology veteran as CEO, Europe

Wipro appoints DXC Technology veteran Pierre Bruno as Chief Executive Officer, Europe Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, has announced the appointment of Pierre Bruno as Chief Executive Officer, Europe. In this role, Bruno will lead Wipro’s business in six distinct regions across Europe. This appointment, a bold […]

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Haryana Law of 75% reservation in private sector jobs challenged in HC
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Haryana Law of 75% reservation in private sector jobs challenged in HC

Haryana Law of 75% reservation in private sector jobs challenged in HC Industrial Welfare Association Panchkula has challenged the Haryana law of 75% quota for locals in private jobs. A division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court will take up a hearing on the petition moved by an industrial body on March 15. […]

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Deloitte appoints Amy Chronis as oil and gas sector lead in US
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Deloitte appoints Amy Chronis as oil and gas sector lead in US

Deloitte appoints Amy Chronis as oil and gas sector lead in US As US head of OG&C, Chronis will oversee the strategic direction of the practice and go-to-market strategies for business lines including audit and assurance, tax, consulting, and risk and financial advisory. She will be responsible for a team of over 3,000 professionals who […]

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IRCON CMD Wins ‘Industry Doyen’ Award at 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2021
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IRCON CMD Wins ‘Industry Doyen’ Award at 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2021

Dr. SK Chaudhary, Chief Managing Director – IRCON was recently conferred with the coveted ‘Industry Doyen‘ Award at the 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2021 held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. He was awarded for his exemplary leadership in the infrastructure sector. Dr. Chaudhary has been associated with IRCON for about 23 years in various […]

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