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Updated on: Aug 2020
Undying Optimism in the era of COVID-19 Pandemic
Culture & Behaviour

Undying Optimism in the era of COVID-19 Pandemic

The Tough Questions Few days into COVID lockdown, with continuous TV news related to the unfortunate situation of inter-state migratory citizens, my son had many questions: how will they stay for so many days inside a small house? will their children attend online classes? why our society’s security uncle is coming to work? whether our […]

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Intel extends WFH until June 2021, offers reimbursements
Coronavirus

Intel extends WFH until June 2021, offers reimbursements

Intel extends work from home until June 2021, offers reimbursements Like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, now Intel Corporation, an American multinational corporation, and technology company has announced that its employees in Israel and around the world will have the option to continue to work from home until June 2021. 90% of Intel’s 13,700 employees in […]

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Facebook extends WFH option for employees until July- 21
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Facebook extends WFH option for employees until July- 21

Facebook extends Work From Home option for employees until July 2021 Like Google and Uber, Facebook will let its employees continue to work from home until July 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced today. The social media giant said it will give $1,000 to its employees to set up home offices. […]

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RBEI to allow 30-40% employees to WFH for permanently
Coronavirus

RBEI to allow 30-40% employees to WFH for permanently

Robert Bosch Engineering to allow 30-40% employees to WFH permanently According to an AutoET report, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI), the technology arm of the Bosch group will continue with 30-40% of employees working remotely on a permanent basis. RK Shenoy, Member of Executive Leadership Team and Senior VP – Engineering at Bosch Engineering […]

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KPMG experts on Payroll Restructuring in new normal
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KPMG experts on Payroll Restructuring in new normal

Rendezvous with Parizad Sirwalla, Partner and National Head of KPMG’s Tax – Global Mobility Services team and Saptarshi Chatterjee, Director, People, and Change Advisory at KPMG Parizad Sirwalla, Partner and National Head of KPMG’s Tax – Global Mobility Services team. Parizad has over 25 years of experience in tax and allied matters applicable to personal […]

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Microsoft to open offices on January 19, 2021
Coronavirus

Microsoft to open offices on January 19, 2021

Microsoft’s US offices won’t reopen until January 2021 at the earliest Microsoft has reportedly chosen January 19, 2021 as the date for reopening its US offices. According to The Verge, the tech giant is planning a “hybrid workplace” for a six-phase reopening of its offices. “Stage six will be when offices are ready to fully reopen for […]

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PwC staff encouraged to return to work on a voluntary basis
Coronavirus

PwC staff encouraged to return to work on a voluntary basis

PwC staff encouraged to return to work on a voluntary basis PwC staff have been encouraged to return to work on a voluntary basis, as the Big Four company’s chairman heralded the end of “presenteeism forever”. Kevin Ellis, chairman of accountancy firm PwC — which has more than 22,000 staff across the UK — said […]

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Remote work will be the default mode of work- SAP Concur
Coronavirus

Remote work will be the default mode of work- SAP Concur

“Remote work will be the default mode of work for many organisations in the foreseeable future” – SAP Concur Report Around 88 per cent of workforce in India prefers to have the flexibility to work from home (WFH), and 69 per cent of Indian employees believe their efficiency has increased while working remotely – highest […]

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30% of Tech Mahindra employees to WFH permanently
Coronavirus

30% of Tech Mahindra employees to WFH permanently

30% of Tech Mahindra employees to eventually work from home permanently IT major, Tech Mahindra will eventually have close to 25-30 percent of its employees work from home (WFH) permanently, said Manoj Bhat, CFO, Tech Mahindra. Talking to the media after announcing Q1 results, Manoj said, “Now more than 90 percent of people are working from […]

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If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera
Learning & Development

If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera

In Conversation with Shiv Khera, Author, Educator, Business Consultant, and a much sought-after speaker Mr. Khera inspires and encourages individuals to realize their true potential. He has taken his dynamic personal messages to opposite sides of the globe, from the U.S. to Singapore. His 40 years of research and understanding has put millions on the […]

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Google extends WFH for employees till June 30 next year
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Google extends WFH for employees till June 30 next year

Google extends work from home for employees till June 30 next year Tech giant Google on Monday said it is extending work from home (WFH) facility for its employees globally, including in India, till June 30 next year. “To give employees the ability to plan ahead, we are extending our global voluntary work from home […]

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After Google, PwC India introduces a ‘Pens down Day’ on Friday
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After Google, PwC India introduces a ‘Pens down Day’ on Friday

After Google, PwC India has introduced a ‘Pens down Day’ on this Friday After Google, PwC India has introduced a ‘Pens down Day’ on Friday, turning into a Three-Day Weekend for its employees. With the ‘Pens down Day’, PwC has asked its employees to take an off and take a ‘well-deserved break’. In an email to its employees, […]

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