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Updated on: Mar 2021
Flipkart and Mindtree to cover vaccination costs for employees
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Flipkart and Mindtree to cover vaccination costs for employees

Flipkart and Mindtree to cover vaccination costs for employees and their family members E-commerce major Flipkart will cover the vaccination cost for all Flipkart and Myntra employees and three dependents, joining the growing roster of enterprises in the country that are doing so. In a communication to employees, Flipkart said it anticipates the next phase of the vaccination drive to cover […]

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EPFO plans to create a separate fund for voluntary subscribers
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EPFO plans to create a separate fund for voluntary subscribers

EPFO plans to create a separate fund for voluntary subscribers According to the ET report, The government of India plans to create a separate fund under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for contributions from individuals who join the scheme voluntarily once it is thrown open to everyone. The launch of this separate fund would […]

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SurveySparrow will be paying Rs 50,000 joining bonus for woman candidates
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SurveySparrow will be paying Rs 50,000 joining bonus for woman candidates

SurveySparrow will be paying Rs 50,000 joining bonus for woman candidates On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, Kochi-based SaaS startup SurveySparrow to give a joining bonus of Rs. 50,000 to women techies applying for product development, quality assurance, and technical writer roles on or before March 15 and ready to join the firm by […]

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Ed-tech firm Vedantu to hire 2,500 people in next 3 months
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Ed-tech firm Vedantu to hire 2,500 people in next 3 months

Ed-tech firm Vedantu to hire 2,500 people in next 3 months Ed-tech platform Vedantu on Tuesday said it aims to hire 2,500 employees in the next three months across the board, like product, technology, academics, and business, to make deeper inroads into smaller towns and cities. Currently, the company employs 6,000 people and the strength […]

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SYKES to hire 800 people for a new facility in Hyderabad
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SYKES to hire 800 people for a new facility in Hyderabad

SYKES to hire 800 employees for a new facility in Hyderabad Digital marketing and customer service outsourcer Sykes today announced that it has set up its fourth centre in Hyderabad, and is looking at hiring about 750-800 people this year. Located in the Kokapet area, the new workspace of close to 44,000 sq ft is the […]

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Arcil appoints Central Bank of India veteran Pallav Mohapatra as CEO & MD
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Arcil appoints Central Bank of India veteran Pallav Mohapatra as CEO & MD

Arcil appoints Central Bank of India veteran Pallav Mohapatra as CEO & MD Arcil today announced the appointment of Pallav Mohapatra as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and growth journey of the organization. Mohapatra brings nearly four decades of result-driven experience […]

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IIM Indore placements see top salary offer of Rs 56.8 lakh
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IIM Indore placements see top salary offer of Rs 56.8 lakh

IIM Indore placements see top salary offer of Rs 56.8 lakh Despite an economic downturn due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the placement process of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore got completed with the highest annual package touching Rs 56.8 lakh, an official said on Monday. Refusing to divulge details of the student or employer, the official […]

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Tatas-owned JLR takes to job cuts in India to achieve agility
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Tatas-owned JLR takes to job cuts in India to achieve agility

Tatas-owned JLR takes to job cuts in India to achieve agility Tatas-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing its workforce in India in a bid to cut costs along with becoming an agile organization. In a statement, JLR said that its future strategy not only includes plans for our brands and vehicles, but also how […]

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India retail sector to add 2.5 crore new jobs by 2030: Report
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India retail sector to add 2.5 crore new jobs by 2030: Report

India retail sector to add 2.5 crore new jobs by 2030: Report The Indian retail sector is likely to generate 2.5 crore new jobs by 2030 and a lion’s share will be the offline+online model which will account for nearly 50 per cent of the total retail employment addition, a Nasscom report said on Monday. The online+offline model will […]

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VS Parthasarathy resigns as President from Mahindra Group
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VS Parthasarathy resigns as President from Mahindra Group

VS Parthasarathy resigns from Mahindra Group, to pursue personal interests Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said VS Parthasarathy, the president of its Mobility Services Sector and Member of the Group Executive Board, has decided to leave the group effective close of April 1, 2021 to pursue personal interests. Parthasarathy, who joined the Mahindra group in 2000 […]

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Delhivery appoints Pooja Gupta as Chief People Officer
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Delhivery appoints Pooja Gupta as Chief People Officer

Delhivery appoints Pooja Gupta as Chief People Officer Delhivery, a logistic courier service provider company in India, has announced the appointment of Pooja Gupta to its Executive team as its Chief People Officer. In her new role, Pooja will work with the senior leadership on organization design and systems, developing strategic HR programs and policies, […]

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These corporates to bear COVID-19 vaccine cost for staff and families
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These corporates to bear COVID-19 vaccine cost for staff and families

These corporates to bear COVID-19 vaccine cost for staff and families Covaxin and Oxford-AstraZeneca”s Covishield are the two vaccines that are being administered in the country. Covaxin has been indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with […]

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