Tag: KPMG
EY & Deloitte plan to trim staff; let go underperformers
According to media reports, the Big Four accounting firms are now closely monitoring how much time employees are spending working with clients and laying...
KPMG to double its workforce by 2025 at Kolkata office
With the inauguration of its new global delivery centre in Kolkata, KPMG has announced that it will double its hiring by the year 2025....
89% CEOs in India will reward staff returning to office: Report
Working professionals in India who are much too comfortable with remote and hybrid work should probably start considering returning to office full time. Why?...
58% CEOs in India fear ethical challenges in embracing generative AI
We all know that generative artificial intelligence (AI), driven by neural networks and machine learning (ML), can generate human-like content, including text, images and...
6% of KPMG’s UK advisory team to be laid off
About six per cent of KPMG’s deal advisory business in the UK will be losing their jobs. The accounting firm had already announced reduction...
Jacob Peter elevated to VP-HR, MRF
Jacob Peter has been elevated to vice president and head – human resources, MRF, based out of Chennai. Peter had moved to MRF in...
Almost 2,000 jobs may be axed at KPMG in the US
Almost 2,000 employees from KPMG’s workforce in the US may be laid off. The multinational professional services firm has about 39,000 people in its...
KPMG India and NHRD Bangalore Chapter join forces for executive training
KPMG, India, has announced a strategic alliance with the national human resource development (NHRD) Bangalore chapter to offer virtual executive training programmes for HR...
KPMG to cut 2% of US workforce
About 700 employees of KPMG, the professional services firm, may be affected as the organisation gears to axe two per cent of its workforce...
56% CEOs in India admit being underprepared for cyber attacks
The number of CEOs who feel they are not prepared enough for cyber attacks seems to be rising. Data from KPMG’s India CEO Outlook...
33% CEOs in India have imposed a hiring freeze: Report
With the fear of recession having gripped organisations worldwide, the focus on hiring freezes has increased. In fact, 33 per cent CEOs in India...
Adani Green Energy ropes in Pramath Nath as head – HR
Pramath Nath, who was CHRO- Asia Pacific & India, Steam Power, at GE Power, has been appointed as head –HR at Adani Green Energy.
His...
KPMG US & Canada to launch a metaverse collaboration hub for...
KPMG has announced the launch of a metaverse collaboration hub where employees, clients and communities will connect, engage and explore opportunities for growth across...
Big 4 to hire 80,000 across India
With a surge in demand for consulting services, thanks to the accelerated digitisation across companies during the pandemic, the Big Four are seeking more...
73% leaders in India admit that open discussions are welcomed in...
Things seem to be definitely looking up in terms of diverse views, trust and transparency in boardrooms across the globe. In India, diversity in...
Eduvanz appoints Hanish Dewan as head-HR
Eduvanz, a digital fintech and non-banking financial services (NBFC) firm, has announced various appointments in its leadership team. Hanish Dewan will be head-HR and...
How ‘return to office’ will change employee behaviour
Many IT giants, such as TCS and Infosys are keen to call all their employees to the office. In fact, they are prepping to...
67% respondents anticipate significant change in role of CFOs
Now that businesses across sectors have realised that ‘normalcy’ remains far-fetched, they are focussing on ways to stay relevant. This is the time when...
GE Power elevates Pramath Nath to CHRO – APAC & Japan,...
GE Power, the US-based multinational energy tech company, has promoted Pamath Nath to the position of chief human resources officer - Asia Pacific &...
KPMG to introduce hybrid work model for UK staff
KPMG, the consultancy firm, has announced flexible and hybrid model work for its 16,000 employees in the UK. The staff will be given an...
Has pandemic curbed the sycophants?
It is still debatable whether or not such individuals are significant to an organisation, but sycophants are found in every organisation and in every...
Rupesh Tripathi elevated to partner & head – people, KPMG
KPMG Global Services has elevated Rupesh Tripathito the position of partner and head of people, starting April 1, 2021. Earlier, he was heading the...
KPMG to hire 1000 AI, cybersecurity, data engg professionals
KPMG is looking to take on about 1000 digital professionals across India. It is on the lookout for talent in the areas of artificial...
KPMG’s HR Pulse Survey 2020 reveals key insights into the HR...
The HR Pulse Survey 2020 from KPMG comes at a time when the dynamics of the workplace is changing forcing HR heads across the...
Virtual international internships – A welcome trend or temporary solution?
Internships are crucial for students with a broader vision, who aspire for better salaries. Organisations too believe in hiring such candidates for their positions...
Unmesh Pawar, partner & head, KPMG, to move on
Unmesh Pawar, partner & head of people, KPMG, has decided to move on after a stint of close to three years at the multinational...
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...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
Now an AI tool to predict when new joinees/freshers will quit
Naruhiko Shiratori, professor, Tokyo City University along with a Japanese startup, are working on developing an artificial intelligence tool that will predict when a...
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix axes 100 jobs in major overhaul
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring its operations, Bengaluru-based healthtech Software as a Service (SaaS) startup, HealthPlix, has announced the termination of 100...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
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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....
