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Paytm founder assures no job cuts despite RBI restrictions

On 31 January 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed Paytm Payment Bank (PPBL) to halt certain key services, such as customer deposits,...

Narayana Murthy pushes for 3 shifts

NR Narayana Murthy, founder, Infosys, has urged the government to prioritise infrastructure projects, emphasising the importance of three working shifts over one. Murthy made...

Actyv.ai lets go 50% of its workforce

It was only last year that Actyv.ai, an AI-powered enterprise SaaS platform had launched a ‘Working Students’ programme, under which it had announced plans...

At least 150 may be laid off at Navi Technologies

Navi Technologies, the non-banking financial company (NBFC) — dealing in digital loans, home loans, mutual funds, health insurance and micro-loans — is set to...

Paytm founder tries to attract talent by providing remote work option

The founder of Paytm, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has tweeted that Paytm allows remote working for certain roles and has urged people to check out...

Should companies consider scrapping the non-compete clause?’

The ‘Non-Compete Clause’, which many companies have as part of their employment contract, is not a rarity. In fact, it is used to safeguard...

HireHunch to use $500,000 fund to expand team, innovate

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B platform that offers interview-as-a-service, is currently hiring for over 20 roles across all functions, especially engineering, sales and marketing across...

When a strong consumer brand supersedes a company’s employer brand

Youngsters starting off on a corporate career journey, would aspire to be associated with the big brands of the world. And why not, a...

Strongest surge in crypto jobs over the past year

Over the past two years, cryptocurrency’s growing relevance in international business has led to a rise in the number of jobs in this developing...

Mentza raises seed funding of $400K

Mentza, an audio-based conversational platform, has raised a seed round of $400k led by Inflection Point Ventures. The fresh capital will be utilised to...

Locus assigns $4 million for ESOP buyback

Locus, a platform that automates supply chain decisions, has announced that it has set aside $4 million for its ESOP buyback. All employees, whether...

Upraised welcomes freshers for internship placements

Edtech startup, Upraised, which focusses on upskilling tech professionals, is now inviting students from engineering, MBA, design & arts and commerce colleges, who are...

Kellogg South Asia launches Employee Value Proposition

Kellogg South Asia has launched its Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with an overarching EVP statement, ‘NOURISH YOUR GRRREAT’, promising to help its employees realise...

Zomato, Swiggy start inoculation of delivery partners

Zomato and Swiggy, the food-delivery platforms, have launched COVID-19 vaccination drive in India for their delivery partners. Swiggy had announced on social media that it...

Paytm expands ESOP pool, to offer stock options to more staff

Paytm, the digital financial services firm, has expanded its existing employee stock ownership plan(ESOP) pool by 2,42,904 stock options. Its ESOP valuation now stands...

ESOPs worth Rs 130 Cr. for OYO staff

Oyo, the hospitality chain, will be granting employee stock ownership plans or ESOPs worth approx. Rs 130 crore to all its employees who have...

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
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Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition 

Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Uganda Government mandates weekly exercise for MDAs

In response to the escalating prevalence of lifestyle diseases, the Uganda government has mandated ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to conduct weekly physical-exercise sessions...
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Storable to expand in India; to increase team strength from 60 to 120

Storable, a US-based provider of self-storage technology solutions, has unveiled its new office space in Knowledge City, Hyderabad. With ambitious plans to double its...

‘Growth in tier 3-5 cities to boost employment for talented professionals,” Sudakshina Bhattacharya

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act Prioritising talent acquisition and development remains a paramount trend. With the continual...

Lufthansa resolves pay dispute with union following arbitration

After weeks of wage dispute and subsequent strikes causing disruptions for passengers, German airline Lufthansa has reached a consensus with union Verdi regarding pay...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

Q. How would you define the culture at GE? A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
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