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Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall
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Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall

Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall Amazon plans to have its employees return to the office by fall as the tech giant transitions away from the remote work it implemented for many workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company had previously given its return-to-office date as June 30, but questions remained as to whether […]

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ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination
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ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination

ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination “The risk of the pandemic is still significant. We are ensuring precautions in all our activities from manufacturing to logistics and sales. It’s sad that despite every effort by our Governments and medical professionals, another wave of the pandemic is hitting us,” said Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India, LafargeHolcim, […]

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Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff
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Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff

Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff Online grocery platform Grofers on Tuesday said it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees, their family members as well as the company’s contractual staff. The company aims to cover vaccination cost for 25,000 people across 38 cities, it added. Grofers will cover the vaccination cost […]

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TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief”
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TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief”

TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief” India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday unveiled its new brand statement – ”Building on Belief” – that encapsulates long-term partnerships, collaborative approach, and investments in research and innovation by the company to help customers achieve purpose-led transformation goals. The new statement also […]

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Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals
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Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals

Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals Today, IT services major Cognizant has announced a 12-week paid ‘Returnship Programme’ for technology professionals wanting to restart their careers. Announcing the Returnship Programme Rajesh Nambiar, chairman, and MD, Cognizant India said, “A break in a professional’s career can give an opportunity to reflect, find areas of focus, and return stronger […]

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Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave
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Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave

Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said Tuesday it would give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six-month paid parental leave in a bid to increase gender equality and attract talent. As of April 1, employees who have worked for the carmaker for at least one year will be entitled to the benefit […]

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Xiaomi to invest Rs. 100 crore in India, will create 10,000 jobs
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Xiaomi to invest Rs. 100 crore in India, will create 10,000 jobs

Xiaomi to invest Rs. 100 crore in India, will create jobs for 10,000 people Smartphone maker Xiaomi India on Thursday announced a Rs 100 crore fund to support expansion of its retail reach in the country. Under the new initiative — Grow With Mi (GWM) — the company plans to double the number of its […]

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Accenture, PwC, and KPMG gives a thank you bonus
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Accenture, PwC, and KPMG gives a thank you bonus

Accenture, PwC, and KPMG gives a thank you bonus to all employees Technology consultancy Accenture last week announced it was giving a pandemic-related “thank you” bonus to its global staff, up through the associate director level. The bonus – which is likely aimed at boosting retention and recruitment efforts – amounts to one week of […]

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Capgemini completes the acquisition of RXP Services
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Capgemini completes the acquisition of RXP Services

Capgemini completes the acquisition of RXP Services Capgemini announced that it has completed the acquisition of RXP Services, an IT service management company based in Australia. With the addition of more than 550 professionals, the deal expands Capgemini’s operations in Australia. The acquisition by way of scheme of arrangement was approved by the requisite majorities of […]

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Amazon begins on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line employees
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Amazon begins on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line employees

Amazon is rolling out on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for front-line employees, starting in Missouri, Nevada, and Kansas In a blog, Amazon said, “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers have been our top priority. We built a COVID-19 testing program from scratch when the pandemic began, to ensure […]

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