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Updated on: Oct 2019

CHRO Move

ITC Infotech appoints new CHRO

Oct 25, 2019

Suzlon Energy faces an exodus of Independent Directors due to defaulter status

Suzlon, Indias leading wind turbine manufacturer company has seen an exodus of independent di...

C-Suite Move

Oct 24, 2019

Latest news: Suzlon Energy faces an exodus of Independent Directors due to defaulter status - SightsIn Plus

Gautam Anand Joins Positive Moves Consulting As Partner

Positive Moves Consulting, a global cross border executive search firm, on Wednesday, rd October ...

CHRO Move

Oct 23, 2019

Latest news: Gautam Anand Joins Positive Moves Consulting As Partner - SightsIn Plus

MM is likely to announce major leadership changes. Who is next Chief HR?

According to a CNBC report, Mahindra amp Mahindra is likely to announce major leadership changes a...

C-Suite Move

Oct 23, 2019

Jobs

Wipro’s new plan to deal with employee attrition

IT major Wipro is planning to promote around 5,000 employees in the coming quarters, to check attrition and make the IT firm ready for future demand. “Attrition (rate) has been a good story for us as compared to others. We have given salary hikes and now are looking at a huge number of promotions in […]

Oct 22, 2019

Labour Law

The EPFO may increase the superannuation age and members may get the option to draw pension after 60

According to ET reports, EPFO may soon give members an option to start drawing their pension once they turn 60 instead of 58 currently. The proposal to increase the superannuation age for drawing pension under the scheme is expected to help a beneficiary grow his/her pension kitty, while also aiding the pension fund in reducing […]

Oct 21, 2019

Jobs

Swiggy to hire 3 lakh people in the next 18 months

Swiggy has said that the company plans to bring on board an additional 300,000 delivery executives within the next year and a half. That will take the total headcount to 500,000. At the company’s Tech Conference, Gigabytes which was held on 18th October 2019, Friday, Swiggy’s CEO, Sriharsha Majety expressed confidence over the company’s future […]

Oct 20, 2019

Miscellaneous

BHEL woman employee committed suicide over harassment

A 33 years old woman officer of central public sector company Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Miyapur, Hyderabad on Thursday. In a suicide note, she accused the DGM and six other BHEL employees of mentally harassing her by spying on her. She alleged that they had hacked her […]

Oct 18, 2019

Labour Law

EPFO supports a plan that could allow the switch to NPS

The government is reviewing its proposal to allow private-sector workers to switch between the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). “EPFO has supported Government’s proposal to allow its subscribers switch to the National Pension System but said the move needs to be backed by suitable amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory […]

Oct 18, 2019

CHRO Move

Raj Karunakaran Promoted to Head of HR- Indian Subcontinent at Cargill

Raj Karunakaran promoted to Head of HR – Indian Subcontinent at Cargill. In his new role, Raj is responsible for providing HR leadership and solutions for all Cargill businesses in this region, defining and delivering people and talent agenda that aligns with the business roadmap through a strong HR team. Raj joined Cargill Business Services as Global […]

Oct 18, 2019

Labour Law

Workers to Get 37% Hike as SC Upholds Delhi Govt Order on Minimum Wages

The Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi government notification issued on March 2017 that will result in a 37% hike in worker’s minimum wages. The case had been pending in courts for two years. All permanent, fixed-term, contractual, casual, as well as daily-wage workers, will benefit from this order. “All objections raised by the employers’ […]

Oct 17, 2019

CHRO Move

Rohit Thakur Quits, Accenture Appoints Lakshmi C as New India Head-Human Resources

Rohit Thakur quits Accenture India as Head- Human Resources. He will be replaced by Lakshmi C, who is currently, India HR service delivery lead responsible for recruiting, learning, HR Tech and process team. Rohit had joined Accenture two years back in February 2017 as India Head-HR. He has over 26 years of experience in Human […]

Oct 17, 2019

Jobs

Uber lays off 350 more workers in the last wave of cuts

Highlights Uber has been downsizing its global team amid mounting losses These are expected to impact Uber’s businesses in the country Uber has 350-400 employees in India Uber has just laid off around 350 employees across a variety of teams within the organization. The company says its third and final phase of layoffs of the […]

Oct 16, 2019

C-Suite Move

ManpowerGroup Appoints New Managing Director for India

Sandeep Gulati has been appointed as the new Managing Director, India Operations. In his new role, he will lead the India business, replacing AG Rao. Sandeep has joined ManpowerGroup from Aegis (Startek), a global business service provider, where he held various positions relating to sales and operations. His last role was the Chief Operating Officer […]

Oct 16, 2019

C-Suite Move

Flipkart Elevates Jeyandran Venugopal as Chief Product and Technology officer

Flipkart has elevated Jeyandran Venugopal as its Chief Product and Technology Officer as part of a reshuffle in its senior management. In his new role, Venugopal will provide strategic leadership to the organization and define the technology vision for the company with a specific focus on building future capabilities across product and engineering. Venugopal was earlier a Senior […]

Oct 16, 2019

Jobs

Cognizant to invest more on employees’ Reskilling & Technical Education

IT major Cognizant drawing its attention back to reskilling initiatives to bolster growth. Economic Times reports, CEO, Brian Humphries said that the company will double its investment in technical education next year. Humphries has also asked employees to pledge to learn one new skill each quarter and to mentor one colleague each quarter. Referring to […]

Oct 15, 2019