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Updated on: Mar 2021
Haryana’s hiring rule spells disaster, industry group warns
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Haryana’s hiring rule spells disaster, industry group warns

Haryana’s hiring rule spells disaster, industry group warns India’s northern state of Haryana, where several automakers, component suppliers, and big tech firms are based, faces an investment and development crisis from a new hiring rule to tackle high unemployment, lobby groups warned on Thursday. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said […]

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Wipro to acquire Capco, a global Mgmt and Tech firm
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Wipro to acquire Capco, a global Mgmt and Tech firm

Wipro to acquire Capco, a global management and technology consultancy Wipro today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Capco, a global management and technology consultancy providing digital, consulting, and technology services to financial institutions in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. London-headquartered Capco’s clients include many marquee names in the global […]

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EPFO keeps 8.50% interest rate for the FY 2020-21
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EPFO keeps 8.50% interest rate for the FY 2020-21

Central Board recommends 8.50 % rate of interest to its subscribers for the year 2020-21 The 228th meeting of Central Board of Trustees, EPF was held today in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir under the chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment(Independent Charge), Vice-Chairmanship of Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary(L&E) […]

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EPFO extended social security benefits to the subscribers of J&K and Ladakh
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EPFO extended social security benefits to the subscribers of J&K and Ladakh

EPFO extended social security benefits to the subscribers of J&K and Ladakh The 228th meeting of Central Board of Trustees, EPF was held today in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir under the chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge), Vice-Chairmanship of Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary(L&E) and the Member […]

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Cognizant rolls out bonus, promotions, and wage hikes for employees
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Cognizant rolls out bonus, promotions, and wage hikes for employees

Cognizant rolls out bonus, promotions, and wage hikes for employees According to media reports, Cognizant the US-based IT company is declaring to roll-out salary hikes for 1.6 lakh employees and promoted 24,000 employees globally. The move aimed at curtailing staff attrition, which had seen 3,000 leaving the company in 2020. Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman & Managing […]

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Razorpay announces USD 10 million ESOP sale for 750 current, ex-employees
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Razorpay announces USD 10 million ESOP sale for 750 current, ex-employees

Razorpay announces USD 10 million ESOP sale for 750 current, ex-employees Fintech major Razorpay on Thursday announced its third ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) buyback programme worth USD 10 million (about Rs 73 crore) that will benefit 750 current and former employees of the company. A statement said that Sequoia Capital India and GIC, two […]

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Infosys to double Canadian workforce to 4,000 by 2023
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Infosys to double Canadian workforce to 4,000 by 2023

Infosys to double Canadian workforce to 4,000 by 2023 Infosys on Thursday announced that it would be bringing 500 jobs to Calgary over the next three years, doubling its Canadian workforce to 4,000 employees by 2023. The Bengaluru-headquartered digital services and consulting major said within the last two years, it has created 2,000 jobs across Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and […]

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UK-based FinTech company Tide to hire 300 employees in India
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UK-based FinTech company Tide to hire 300 employees in India

UK-based FinTech company Tide to hire 300 employees in India Tide, a UK-based fintech company has announced that it would hire 300 employees at its Global Development Centre (GDC) in Hyderabad. It will recruit 180 people for engineering and product development, and over 100 employees for customer support. The company’s total headcount at its GDC […]

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Haryana implements 75% reservation for locals in private jobs
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Haryana implements 75% reservation for locals in private jobs

Haryana governor approves Bill to reserve 75% jobs in private sector for locals Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya has given assent to the Bill providing 75 per cent reservation in the private sector to job seekers from the state, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. The Haryana Assembly had late last year passed the Bill, […]

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TCS, Infosys, Accenture to cover Covid-19 vaccination cost for employees
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TCS, Infosys, Accenture to cover Covid-19 vaccination cost for employees

TCS, Infosys, Accenture to cover Covid-19 vaccination cost for employees India’s top IT majors Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and consulting & outsourcing services provider Accenture said on Wednesday that they will cover Covid-19 vaccination costs for their employees and their family members. A TCS spokesperson said to the media, “Since the beginning of the Covid-19 […]

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How Capgemini Ensures Gender Diversity at Workplace
Diversity & Inclusion

How Capgemini Ensures Gender Diversity at Workplace

How Capgemini Ensures Gender Diversity at Workplace This International Women’s Day, Capgemini reiterates its commitment towards gender diversity with a focus on its key gender balance initiatives. At Capgemini, the principles of diversity are a source of creativity, innovation, and inspiration for the company. Capgemini wants to be recognized worldwide as a leading responsible company […]

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