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Updated on: Oct 2022
Microsoft to skill , women, and underserved youth in years
Industry

Microsoft to skill , women, and underserved youth in years

Oct 28, 2022

Womens representation on Indian Boards has tripled in years

EY released its report on Diversity in the Boardroom progress and the way forward hig...

Diversity & Inclusion
Oct 18, 2022
Womens representation on Indian Boards has tripled in years

Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases

Indias second-largest IT major, Infosys former employee, Jill Prejean a specialist at recrui...

Labour Law
Oct 7, 2022
Former US hiring executive of Infosys takes legal action for biases

Revolut launches scholarship to get more women into tech

The global financial services super app, Revolut has unrolled a scholarship for the top girl perform...

Industry
Sep 10, 2022
Revolut launches scholarship to get more women into tech
Ecom Express unveils first All-women Delivery Center in northeast
Industry

Ecom Express unveils first All-women Delivery Center in northeast

A leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider, Ecom Express has announced the launch of its first all-women Delivery Center in the northeast situated in Imphal, Manipur. The company said, “The pursuit of women’s economic independence is going to be the deciding aspect of an equal work environment, especially in terms of gender.” “Ecom Express Limited strongly […]

Sep 6, 2022
Govt approves 60-day special maternity leave in case of infant death
Labour Law

Govt approves 60-day special maternity leave in case of infant death

The central government has approved 60-day special maternity leave for women central government employees in case of stillbirth or death of an infant within a few days of birth. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions said, “The matter has been considered in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Keeping in view […]

Sep 4, 2022
Wipro is hiring for various roles; fresher, returning women, PWDs: Apply
Hiring

Wipro is hiring for various roles; fresher, returning women, PWDs: Apply

Bengaluru-based infotech major, Wipro is hiring persons with disabilities (PWDs), Women with career breaks, freshers, and experienced professionals for various roles. Begin Again The company is hiring women professionals across various verticals under its ‘Begin Again’ program. Women professionals who had career break for a duration of six months to one year or more can apply for these jobs based in India. […]

Aug 30, 2022
EY Executive Program on Board Effectiveness for Women Directors
Industry

EY Executive Program on Board Effectiveness for Women Directors

The leading global professional services organization, EY has announced that Registrations are now open for the 2nd cohort of the Executive Program on Board Effectiveness. This is a board program for aspiring women directors, curated by EY in collaboration with the Indian School of Business Executive Education. The sessions will begin on 10 November 2022. The […]

Aug 30, 2022
Northeast India gets its first all-women delivery station by Amazon
Industry

Northeast India gets its first all-women delivery station by Amazon

Amazon has started its first all-women delivery station in Northeast India. The company has received the opportunity to start an all-women partner delivery station in Champhai (a district close to the Myanmar-India border). The station is run by Christina Rindiki, an entrepreneur who started a last-mile delivery company called Service with Amazon’s DSP program. Christina Rindiki […]

Aug 26, 2022
Accenture is hiring women professionals with career break
Hiring

Accenture is hiring women professionals with career break

A global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security, Accenture is hiring women professionals who are returning to the workforce after a career break. Commenting on the hiring process for women’s workforce company said on its website, “Have you been on a career break for over two years and would like […]

Aug 9, 2022
HCL Tech hiring women professionals under “Returnship Program”
Hiring

HCL Tech hiring women professionals under “Returnship Program”

India’s leading global information technology company HCL Tech has announced an HCL Returnship Program for women who are having a career break and want to return to work. The Returnship program supports women who want to pursue both personal and professional goals. The company welcomes “Returners” back with a supportive workplace and matches professionals with the right job […]

Jul 27, 2022
Wipro is hiring PWD, returning women, experienced people, Apply
Hiring

Wipro is hiring PWD, returning women, experienced people, Apply

Bengaluru-based infotech major, Wipro is hiring PWD, Women with career breaks & experienced professionals for various roles. Commenting on the freshers hiring the company said, “Indian IT companies have already elevated their fresher hiring for FY 23. We are looking at onboarding over 40k freshers. This will augment our current workforce significantly.” Begin Again The company has […]

Jul 20, 2022
EV sector in India witnesses 108% job growth, women rising to the top, Study
Survey & Report

EV sector in India witnesses 108% job growth, women rising to the top, Study

The Indian electric vehicle (EV) sector is witnessing a 108 per cent employment growth over the last two years and Bengaluru leads in the talent location, finds a survey. As per the survey done by the recruitment and staffing company CIEL HR Services, metro cities are witnessing large participation in the EV segment. And Bengaluru is the hottest location for EV […]

Jul 11, 2022
McDonald’s opens its all-women drive-thru restaurant in Gujarat
Industry

McDonald’s opens its all-women drive-thru restaurant in Gujarat

The world’s leading global food service retailer, McDonald’s India has announced the launch of its first all-women drive-thru restaurant in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The restaurant is located in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity. This new restaurant is operated by Westlife Development, McDonald’s India’s franchise partner. Westlife now operates 45 McDonald’s restaurants in Gujarat. […]

Jul 1, 2022
Wipro is hiring women professionals in partnership with Fairygodboss
Hiring

Wipro is hiring women professionals in partnership with Fairygodboss

India’s Information Technology & Consulting company Wipro is inviting job applications from women professionals in partnership with Fairygodboss. Commenting on this partnership for women professionals hiring the company said, “Nurturing an inclusive and diverse work environment is of utmost priority at Wipro. The company believes that having a diverse workforce is not only important for the business it […]

Jul 1, 2022
HCL Technologies hiring women professionals under Returnship Program
Hiring

HCL Technologies hiring women professionals under Returnship Program

India’s leading global information technology company HCL Technologies has announced a HCL Returnship Program for women who are having a career break and want to return to work. HCL Returnship program supports women who want to pursue both personal and professional goals. The company welcomes “Returners” back with a supportive workplace and matches professionals with the right job for […]

Jun 29, 2022