The Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, Gi Group & Randstad, the Indian operations of four leading global HR services companies have released the ‘Safely Back To Work – Best Practices Handbook’ today. It is a comprehensive compilation of health and safety protocols that will enable businesses and workers to safely return to the physical workplace when the time is right. The report currently covers four sectors – Manufacturing, Infrastructure, IT/ITES and Pharma, Healthcare and Life Sciences, with more than 450 health and safety protocols and recommendations across these sectors. The ‘Safely Back To Work – Best Practices Handbook’ has been curated with…
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“Everybody has that one significant achievement in life which he cites as his ‘biggest win’; for me winning Code Gladiators 2020 will be ‘that biggest win’”, said Himanshu Singh – the newly crowned coding champion of the world’s biggest coding competition – TechGig Code Gladiators 2020. Himanshu Singh, who passed his college – the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi – just a month ago took over 2.52lakh+ coders and won the much-coveted champion’s crown! Code Gladiators is the annual coding extravaganza hosted by TechGig and felicitated with Guinness World record and Limca Book record for its massive participation. Code…
With a view to protect ‘Study From Home (SFH)’students from physical hazards and musculoskeletal disorders, S Cube Ergonomics Pvt. Ltd, the authorized India Distribution partner of Humanscale, has announced the national launch of its Ergonomic Home Study Station. This ‘SFH-Student Package’, offered in collaboration with Humanscale, the leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, consists of an Ergonomic Chair, Fixed Desk, Monitor Arm, Keyboard Tray, Foot Rocker and a two drawer Pedestal, making it a complete Study Station providing ergonomic support and comfort while learning from home. This ‘SFH- Student Package’ is customizable/adaptable/versatile and can be conveniently installed…
In an endeavor to promote digital learning in the retail sector, SkillEd India (JV of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and Kunskapsskolan Education) in collaboration with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI), recently launched an indigenous Digital Learning Portal on its Learning Management System LMS platform. In line with the government’s Skill India Mission, the RASCI-SkillEd India digital learning portal & LMS portal aims to provide standardized and quality online training to professionals and students through e-skilling, upskilling & re-skilling learning modules and certifications. The courses are structured on the Swedish KED Learning Methodology and the portal offers a variety…
Onnivation, a pioneer in driving digital transformation for Indian conglomerates using the best of Israeli deep-tech ecosystem today announced the appointment of Henry Issac M as Vice President of Sales. Henry brings over two decades of experience in sales and has held various key positions, across Fortune 500 companies including Salesforce, Oracle, and HP, and played a key role in their growth in India. His wealth of experience in managing customers and businesses, along with a strong understanding of the technology landscape in India, is a huge value add to Onnivation and its stakeholders. Commenting on the appointment, Saket Agarwal, Founder…
ESDS Software Solutions is pleased to announce its collaboration with MIT University, Pune to share its technology expertise in the interest of students at large and to bridge the gap between education and academia. ESDS and MIT University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a student-centric initiative led by ESDS, a cloud computing giant, extending its expertise in the field of Cloud Computing & Emerging Technologies to the students of MIT. MIT is a leading University of Excellence, promoting the “Culture of Peace” through value-based “Universal Education System” to build a concrete platform for students and make…
The EdCast and KPISoft alliance is going to be a significant step forward for both companies in the South East Asia, India and the Middle East markets. This strategic partnership is aimed at: A – aligning learning with purpose; C – co-creating value for institutions and enterprises and E – enabling use of disruptive technologies and smart analytics, along with artificial intelligence (AI) and behaviour science to maximise learning impact & performance expectations This collaboration, according to Mayank Pande – VP, markets and partnerships, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, EdCast will help build the future workforce, enhance individual performance…
Medtronic plc. the global leader in medical technology, has decided to invest INR 1200 crores in scaling up and expanding the current R&D center into a state-of-the-art engineering and innovation center in Hyderabad. Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) will be the largest global R&D center outside of the United States for Medtronic. This investment planned over 5 years will provide a boost to Telangana’s MedTech plans and cement Hyderabad’s position as the Medical Devices hub in India. The Government of Telangana and Medtronic have been in discussion for the last two years regarding the modalities of investment. During his…
Dell Technologies has launched ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program 2.0’, in association with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), virtually. Following the success of the first Student Entrepreneurship Program, Dell Technologies and NITI Aayog announced the second series in the presence of Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Mr. Ramanan, Mission Director, AIM, NITI Aayog and Dr. Anjlee Prakash, Chairperson, Learning Links Foundation and Mr. Alok Ohrie, President & MD, Dell Technologies India. In the year 2016, Government of India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog partnered with Dell Technologies to adopt Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in select Government schools across…
Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd., has partnered with the Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan to launch a digital education program, “e-Kaksha” for students of classes 9th to 12th. The aim of the program is to provide free and quality education to students enrolled in the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) countrywide. It will help improve the accessibility as well as affordability of quality education, increase the enrollment and attendance of students (post lockdown) and enable digital transformation in rural education system. The program will be available countrywide through digital platforms…
Subir K. Ghosh has joined QValue Services as a CHRO & Chief Mentor to be based at NCR and Kolkata for the expansion of HR Consulting Business in India, Africa, Bangladesh and APAC Countries. He is a seasoned Global HR Professional with around 25 years diverse & valuable experience in various MNCs and eminent conglomerates including startups in India and abroad. He has also played a pivotal role to transform the HR & learning Culture of Pharma, Medical Devices, Retail, Automobile, FMCG & Consulting Organization in India and Africa. He has worked with management boards, CEOs & business heads in…
Edtech venture GlobalShala has recently announced the launch of their one-of-a-kind “Superhero U” competition with an aim to accelerate United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and pave the way for a new generation of responsible and sound leaders. Across countries, the winners for the same will be awarded prize money worth $90,000 which includes scholarships, internship opportunities, gift cards, and electronic gadgets. GlobalShala has introduced this unique competition where individuals are to invent a “Superhero” that essentially takes on universal challenges and strives to make the world a better place. In an industry first, the Superhero U competition aims to tackle…
Pine Labs, one of Asia’s leading merchant commerce platforms today announced the appointment of Nitish Asthana as the President & Chief Operating Officer (COO). Joining the company’s leadership team, Nitish will focus on accelerating the company’s efforts towards technology innovation and increasing digital payment acceptance among merchants across India and Southeast Asia. With more than two decades of experience in senior executive roles across payments, fintech and finance areas, prior to joining Pine Labs, Nitish was Managing Director, India and Sri Lanka First Data Corp, Fiserv. There he led businesses across merchant payments, merchant acquiring services, cards issuing processing and banking technology solutions. Previously, he served as the APAC head of…
XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, and the new extension campus – XLRI I Delhi-NCR are both set to commence the new academic session from August 2020. With this strategic expansion to the national capital, XLRI looks forward to inspiring dynamic and purpose-driven professionals to leap forward and become responsible business leaders shaping a sustainable future. The Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses are two entities of XLRI – One Institutional Brand that will be overseen by a common Board of Governors. The standard XAT admission process would integrate the students of both the campuses, besides having in place a common curriculum,…
Today First Advantage, India’s leading Background Screening firm, announced the launch of its new Digital Onboarding, a solution for a faster, simpler and compliant candidate onboarding process. Given the current scenario, candidate’s traditional onboarding process has slowed down considerably and become operationally challenging for both enterprise and medium size companies. Digital Onboarding is a solution for any organization in order to adhere to social distancing norms. The service assures efficient online onboarding of the candidate, removes the hassle of paperwork and further eliminates the need of the candidate’s physical presence. Digital Onboarding is a one stop solution for onboarding and…
IDFC FIRST Bank has announced the opening of its MBA Scholarship programme for the batch of 2020-2022, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As its flagship CSR programme, the scholarship is available to MBA aspirants across the country. It aims to financially support students from weaker social economic backgrounds, enabling them to pursue a management degree from a B-school of their choice. To qualify for the scholarship, the candidate needs to secure admission into a two-year full-time MBA programme and the family income has to be less than Rs. 6 lakhs per annum. The initiative provides financial assistance…
Dr Srinivas Chunduru, former advisor for Ola has joined food start-up Snack Amor as a strategic advisor. Dr Srini has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company through his family office VANS Investments. Started in 2017, Snack Amor is a healthy snack startup founded by Deepak Grover. Dr Srinivas is the founder of VANS Group and has recently been inducted as Chief Advisor- Strategic alliances and Member of the Board at fintech start-up Crowdera. Dr. Srinivas Chunduru has been a key advisor for Ola as its Interim CHRO and CEO (OSPL) and continues to be on the board of…
Symphony SummitAI, a leading provider of AI-driven IT/Enterprise Management solutions, today announced the launch of ‘SAFE WORKPLACE ENABLER SUITE’, a cloud based solution that will enable enterprises automate employee health status recording (prior to joining), employee health screening, safety management at the workplace including cleaning schedule and inventory management. The solution is unique in providing a comprehensive framework with ready to execute, 15+ use cases, that facilitates CIOs, CTOs, Operation heads, Head of Facilities and HR heads to be the technology enablers and help execute and accelerate digital transformation, across multiple functions within the organization. In addition, it provides a…
Project Management Institute (PMI) announced its first annual Future 50 list, which features the 50 next generation leaders that are creating, building, and transforming the world through notable projects. The 50 young standout project leaders highlighted in the specially dedicated July/August issue of PM Network® magazine represent the wave of change and talent around the globe—a youthquake that will reshape the future and accelerate innovation in the here and now. Honorees include groundbreaking achievements from people across a variety of industries and countries, including Director Greta Gerwig, Laura Jones from the Special Olympics and Miishe Addy from Jetstream Africa. According…
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, an acclaimed International Resource Centre in entrepreneurship education, training, research and institution building, has launched a new course, ‘PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (IEV)’ which is aimed at innovative leadership, financial skills for entrepreneurs and business innovation planning. The AICTE approved two years’ full-time programme will provide necessary knowledge and skills for the development of ideas into sustainable business opportunities. The course has been designed keeping in mind the start-up revolution in India and globally. EDII also offers two-year flagship programme PGDM-Business Entrepreneurship, which is an innovative milestone-based learning initiative whereby…
IIT Alumni Council announces the Engineered Biomolecule Mega Incubator (EBMI) initiative to align startups in India’s offensive against Covid19. The incubator will target 2.5 million square feet area and be the largest incubator of its kind in the world. EBMI will have direct access to over 30,000 PhDs through TieNet and a virtual presence in every smartphone. Engineered biomolecules play a ey role in molecular diagnostics, genetic testing as well as biotherapeutics, besides a host of applications in sectors varying from water treatment and agriculture to advanced genetics. “IIT Alumni Council is playing a lead role in strengthening the entire…
On an average, 82 per cent professionals will go back to working from their offices in the next one to one and a half year’s time. This fact has been revealed in a global business survey by research firm, Vanson Bourne, for Xerox Holdings Corporation. As per the report, learning their lessons from the pandemic, organisations are spending on resources — 56 per cent are investing in technology and 34 per cent on digital transformation — to facilitate a hybrid remote / in-office workforce. The survey covered 600 decision makers from the information technology space, including senior C-level professionals, leading…
In a bid to promote yoga for stress management and holistic physical and mental well-being, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a webinar on June 19, 2020 to celebrate the sixth International Yoga Day. With the chosen theme of B&WSSC ‘Say Yes to Yog and No to Rog’, the webinar was conducted in the august presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of living; Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director, the Yoga Institute and Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Moderated by Ms. Monica Bahl, CEO, Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC),…
Building on its point-to-point mobility service, leading car rental service provider, Avis India has announced the launch of its Avis Secure Shuttle service. The Avis Secure Shuttle Service is accessible across India, providing customers and office-goers looking for a pick-up and drop-off service, a safe traveling experience in this post lockdown COVID-19 era. The announcement comes soon after Avis India resumed its self-drive and chauffeur driven services across 19 cities last month. With Avis Secure Shuttle Service, a commuter can choose to travel a distance of 15-45 km on a daily basis. The Avis Secure Shuttle Service also offers special…
We all fondly remember those teachers from our school and college days who inspired us to learn new things daily. We often wish we could do more to honour their contribution to our lives. EuroKids International, India’s leading early childhood education and K-12 company, has done precisely that with the roll out of its ‘Teacher My Superhero’ initiative across social and digital channels. The campaign focuses on highlighting the efforts put in by the teaching community across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. When learning was disrupted for millions of students across all ages, schools and colleges, within just…
Capgemini today announced a global partnership with Coursera to expand its libraries of high-quality learning to all of its employees across the globe. Augmenting the Group’s current Learning & Development offerings, via its in-house University, the goal of the collaboration is to help team members to further develop their skills in several areas including professional services, technology consulting, cloud adoption, sales productivity and many more. Access to top-quality learning content is more relevant than ever as markets and clients adapt to new challenges emerging from the COVID-19 crisis and its long-term implications on businesses and ways of working. More than 4,000 courses…