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Updated on: Oct 2020

Jobs

Microsoft opting for more flexible workplace, new guidelines

Oct 11, 2020

EPFO launches a new facility for exempted establishments

Union Labour Secretary Shri Apurva launches facility for bulk transfer for exempted establishments o...

Labour Law

Oct 10, 2020

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Salesforce to create . lakh direct jobs in India

India can become nd largest economy, the company will add . lakh direct jobs in India Salesforc...

Jobs

Oct 10, 2020

Tata Consultancy Services has surpassed Accenture

Tata Consultancy Services TCS on Thursday surpassed Accenture to become the worlds most val...

Industry

Oct 9, 2020

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Labour Law

COVID-19: ESIC expedites Payments to these beneficiaries

ESIC decides for Prompt payment of Permanent Disablement Benefit (PDB) and Dependent Benefit (PB) to beneficiaries by ESI Corporation during the COVID -19 pandemic within a month. Keeping in view the COVID-19 epidemic, ESIC has issued directions to all Regions and Sub-region Heads to disburse the Permanent disablement benefit and dependent benefits to the Insured […]

Oct 9, 2020

Industry

IBM to break-up into Two Companies

IBM to break-up into Two Companies to focus on cloud growth International Business Machines Corp (IBM Corporation) is splitting itself into two public companies, capping a years-long effort by the world’s first big computing firm to diversify away from its legacy businesses to focus on high-margin cloud computing. IBM will list its IT infrastructure services […]

Oct 9, 2020

Demise

Chandramouli Venkatesan Passes Away

Chandramouli Venkatesan passes away, industry mourns Chandramouli Venkatesan passes away due to pancreatic cancer on October 6, 2020. He was 54. Leaders across industries mourned the sad demise of Chandramouli Venkatesan, CEO, special projects at Pidilite Industries Ltd, from 2017 and he was the author of ‘Catalyst, Get Better at Getting Better’ published by Penguin […]

Oct 8, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Infosys to acquire Blue Acorn iCi, Adobe Platinum Partner

Infosys to Acquire Award-Winning Digital Customer Experience, Commerce & Analytics Company, Blue Acorn iCi Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Acorn iCi, Adobe Platinum partner in the US, and a leader in digital customer experience, commerce, and analytics. The move further strengthens Infosys’ end-to-end […]

Oct 8, 2020

Jobs

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to allow permanent WFH

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to allow permanent work from home PTI | Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) on Wednesday said it has introduced an option of permanent work-from-home for its employees whose physical presence in the office is not required as part of a new policy. The policy provisions for employee safety, their emotional and physical well-being, and also […]

Oct 8, 2020

CHRO Move

Adidas appoints a new Head- Human Resources

Adidas appoints new HR head after race row Adidas has appointed Amanda Rajkumar, an executive from French bank BNP Paribas, as its new Head of Human Resources after employee complaints about racism at the German sportswear company led to the departure of Karen Parkin in June. Parkin stepped down as HR head after a group […]

Oct 8, 2020

Jobs

After HDFC & ICICI banks, now Axis gives salary hikes

After HDFC & ICICI banks, now Axis gives salary hikes to its employees Axis Bank is increasing staff salaries between 4% and 12% from October 1, 2020, based on performance. The bank which has about 76,000 employees, also paid bonuses to its staff. HDFC Bank boosted salaries in April based on performance and also paid […]

Oct 8, 2020

Jobs

TCS declares pay hike for employees, effective Oct 1, 2020

Tata Consultancy Services declares a pay hike for employees, effective October 1, 2020 India’s biggest IT company TCS has announced that the salary hike for its employees will be rolled out effective October 1, 2020. The company consolidated headcount stood at 453,540 as of September 30, 2020. TCS said it is continuing investments in organic […]

Oct 7, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

PwC acquires Unit of SAP Enterprise Applications

PwC acquires Unit of SAP Enterprise Applications Partner Tyconz Professional services and IT consulting giant PwC has acquired Tyconz’s Enterprise Business Applications Operations. Tyconz is an SAP Gold partner that delivers implementations, developments, training, and support in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close soon, were not disclosed. Rough 150 […]

Oct 7, 2020

Jobs

Google Cloud launches new product ‘Google Workspace’

Google Cloud launches new product ‘Google Workspace’ Google Cloud announced Google Workspace, a new brand identity that reflects a new deeply integrated product experience, plus new editions to purchase tailored to customers’ needs. Google Workspace thoughtfully brings together messaging, meetings, docs, and tasks—all built with trusted Google security and powered by the cleanest cloud in the […]

Oct 7, 2020

Industry

Infosys completes acquisition of GuideVision

Infosys completes acquisition of GuideVision Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of GuideVision, one of the largest ServiceNow Elite Partners in Europe and an award-winning enterprise service management consultancy specialized in offering strategic advisory, consulting, implementations, training, and support on the ServiceNow platform. This follows the announcement the […]

Oct 5, 2020

CHRO Move

GreenLight Biosciences named Charu Manocha as Head-HR

GreenLight Biosciences named Charu Manocha as Chief People Officer GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., an integrated life sciences company developing RNA-based products for plant health, human health, and animal health, today announced Charu Manocha as the company’s new Chief People Officer. “Charu brings a track record of success in helping companies achieve their business goals through effective people strategies,” […]

Oct 5, 2020