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Updated on: Dec 2020
Greaves Cotton to continue work on operational efficiency, shut Ranipet plant
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Greaves Cotton to continue work on operational efficiency, shut Ranipet plant

Greaves Cotton to continue work on operational efficiency, shut Ranipet plant Engineering major Greaves Cotton will continue to work on operational efficiency, and has decided to shut its Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) plant as part of its exercise for consolidation of plants, its group CEO and Managing Director Nagesh Basavanhalli said. The company expects passenger three-wheeler […]

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Flipkart extends WFH for its 12,000 employees till May 31, 2021
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Flipkart extends WFH for its 12,000 employees till May 31, 2021

Flipkart extends WFH for its 12,000 employees till May 31, 2021 E-commerce giant Flipkart has extended the ‘work from home’ policy for its 12,000 employees till May 31, 2021. This decision was taken by the Walmart-owned firm after the assessment of the current situation. Following this, the firm postponed its ‘phase-2 of the back to […]

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UP Govt launches ‘Mission Rojgar’ from Today for 50 lakh jobs
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UP Govt launches ‘Mission Rojgar’ from Today for 50 lakh jobs

UP Govt launches ‘Mission Rojgar’ Abhiyan from today for 50 lakh jobs opportunities With the commitment to provide employment and self-employment to the youth of Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government will be launching Mission Rojgar Abhiyan from Today, December 5, 2020. The occasion will be marked by handing over appointment letters to 39,650 assistant […]

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Upskilling – A Win-Win Situation, says Dilipkumar Khandelwal, MD, Deutsche Bank
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Upskilling – A Win-Win Situation, says Dilipkumar Khandelwal, MD, Deutsche Bank

Upskilling – A Win-Win Situation: Dilipkumar Khandelwal, MD, Deutsche Bank Only learning organisations have what it takes to survive in the long run. The knowledge gained through an academic degree needs to be supplemented by relevant industry knowledge and skills over the course of our careers; hence, corporations are increasingly investing in upskilling their employees. […]

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Siemens Gamesa fired India executive over lack of due diligence in consultancy dealings
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Siemens Gamesa fired India executive over lack of due diligence in consultancy dealings

Siemens Gamesa fired India executive over lack of due diligence in consultancy dealings Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s India unit fired a top executive after an internal investigation found he failed to conduct appropriate due diligence when engaging a consultancy with political connections, court filings seen by Reuters showed. The unit’s former chief operating officer and […]

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Relief to Indian IT professionals as US Senate passes High-Skilled Immigrants
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Relief to Indian IT professionals as US Senate passes High-Skilled Immigrants

Relief to Indian IT professionals as US Senate passes High-Skilled Immigrants Washington DC: The United States Senate passed the `Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act` or S.386 bill on Wednesday evening, proving a huge relief to thousands of Indian nationals currently stuck in Green Card limbo. The bill aims to do away with the country caps on […]

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3% hike in DA from January for West Bengal state govt employees: CM
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3% hike in DA from January for West Bengal state govt employees: CM

3% hike in DA from January for West Bengal state govt employees: CM Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) from next month for government staff and said the states coffers would never run dry for its employees, although it was yet to receive dues of […]

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IndiGo to remove leave without pay for staffers from January 1
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IndiGo to remove leave without pay for staffers from January 1

IndiGo to remove leave without pay for staffers from January 1 IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta on Thursday announced that the airline will remove its leave without pay (LWP) program for senior employees from January 1 next year in anticipation of improved revenues. Due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions, Dutta on May 8 had said that a […]

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Infosys Improving Digital Learning Experiences for People with Disability
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Infosys Improving Digital Learning Experiences for People with Disability

Infosys Improving Digital Learning Experiences for People with Disability Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced its focus on improving digital accessible learning experiences for people with disability. This announcement builds on Infosys’ ongoing commitment to building platforms and infrastructure for a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this […]

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Walmart to spend more than $700 million on new round of employee bonuses
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Walmart to spend more than $700 million on new round of employee bonuses

Walmart to spend more than $700 million on new round of employee bonuses Walmart Inc said on Thursday it would spend more than $700 million on bonuses as the retailer compensates its U.S. employees for helping meet a surge in demand for essential goods during the COVID-19 crisis. The company, like many supermarket chains, was […]

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Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report
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Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report

Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report, “Building A Lifelong Learning System: A Roadmap for Cities” The Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative today released a new report, Building A Lifelong Learning System: A Roadmap for Cities, outlining strategies for cities to strengthen education and workforce systems to support lifelong learning. This […]

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