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Updated on: Apr 2022
Labour Ministry sends notice to Infosys on a non-compete clause issue
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Labour Ministry sends notice to Infosys on a non-compete clause issue

After a complaint by Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), the Ministry of Labour & Employment has issued a notice to Infosys to hold a “joint discussion” on the enforcement of the non-compete clause that bans its employees from joining a rival tech firm within six months of exiting Infosys. According to the notice, Ministry […]

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Online delivery companies: In spike of attrition plans to hire women riders
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Online delivery companies: In spike of attrition plans to hire women riders

According to Economic Times, Online delivery companies similar to Zomato, Swiggy, Ecom Categorical and Shadowfax are among those seeking to induct females. Women have a greater retention ratio and are seen as environment friendly and are extra disciplined. The companies are planning to hire women riders at India’s main online supply firms amid rising attrition […]

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TCS calls 50,000 employees to work 3 days a week from office
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TCS calls 50,000 employees to work 3 days a week from office

India’s largest IT services provider company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will see the top 50,000 employees coming to office starting three days a week from this month. By the middle of FY23, the company will have 20 percent of employees working from offices 80 per cent from home. As the covid cases are reduced, many companies shifted to permanent work from office […]

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Over 80,000 Infosys employees have resigned in the last 3 months
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Over 80,000 Infosys employees have resigned in the last 3 months

Last week, India’s second-largest IT services company Infosys announced its fourth-quarter results ending on March 31, for the financial year 2022. The company has reported that it has hired 85,000 freshers both off-campus and on-campus in the financial year 2022 and the total headcount stood at 3,14,015 from 2,92,067 within the December 2021 quarter. Bengaluru-based, IT major has […]

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Musk acquired Twitter: employees fear layoffs and future
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Musk acquired Twitter: employees fear layoffs and future

Elon Musk takes over Twitter, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, for a whopping $44-billion cash deal. The 16-year-old company will be a private entity and wholly owned by the celebrity CEO of Tesla after the deal is complete. Twitter Inc. employees reacted on the takeover with a mix of enthusiasm, fear, […]

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Accenture is on a hiring spree, has added 1.6 lakh people globally in one year
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Accenture is on a hiring spree, has added 1.6 lakh people globally in one year

Information Technology Services and consulting company Accenture is on a hiring spree and has recruited 1.62 lakh employees in the last year globally — the highest reported by any IT services company in a year. Of this, nearly 40 per cent will be in India, which is the company’s largest centre, followed by the Philippines and the […]

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IT companies to raise entry-level salaries for fresh graduates
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IT companies to raise entry-level salaries for fresh graduates

As entry-level employees in India’s IT companies continue to rise faster, the IT firms are now focusing on hiring fresh graduates and increasing their salaries. Apparao V.V., Chief Human Resources Officer, HCL Technologies said, “The salaries for entry-level engineers have been revised to Rs 4.25 lakh this year from Rs 3.65 lakh. We are also […]

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TCS iON offers a 15-day free digital certification program
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TCS iON offers a 15-day free digital certification program

India’s biggest IT company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a free 15 days online course “TCS iON Career Edge’ for young professionals. According to the company, this 15-day course will help the job seekers to improve their core employability skills such as communication, collaboration, business etiquette, financial and digital literacy, etc. TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional […]

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Work from Office Plan Hyderabad: 50% techies may return to office by July
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Work from Office Plan Hyderabad: 50% techies may return to office by July

According to Times of India report, as the IT industry is planning to bring employees back to the office, experts from the industry believe that 50% of techies may start work from office by July this year and the remaining will be expected to be operational in the coming weeks. Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) […]

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Vedanta Aluminium subsidiary BALCO hires transgender employees
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Vedanta Aluminium subsidiary BALCO hires transgender employees

Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminum producer in India has hired seven transgender employees in its subsidiary Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO). The company said in a statement, “Four of them have been engaged in forklift operations at cast house and three others in security function at Chhattisgarh-based BALCO.” Vedanta has been working extensively toward building a diverse workforce, attracting high-potential women professionals […]

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HCL plans to hire 45,000 freshers in FY23, added nearly 40,000 in FY22
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HCL plans to hire 45,000 freshers in FY23, added nearly 40,000 in FY22

HCL Technologies has announced to hire nearly 45,000 freshers in the FY23. The company has added 39,900 employees for the year ended March 31, 2022, which is double of previously, added 18,500 in FY21. With the rising attrition and continued demand for IT services. The companies have now planned to increase the number of hirings. […]

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Titan Company implements workforce driven benefits
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Titan Company implements workforce driven benefits

Titan Company has implemented many benefits for the employees working with the organization. These benefits have been implemented to attract and retain a diverse workforce. The benefits include enhanced safety and support for women posted in non-metro cities, as well as parental support initiatives. Priya Mathilakath, Head of HR – corporate and retail, Titan Company […]

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