Tag: PWC
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...
A third of Indians unsure of ability to learn new skills
Are Indian professionals ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI)? A PwC survey last year did reveal that professionals in India were expecting the impact...
Is Deloitte UK axing 800 jobs?
The 27,000-strong workforce of Deloitte in the UK may be reduced by over 800. If reports are to be believed, the British professional services...
39 % employees & 53% CEOs fear survival of their companies: PwC survey
PwC's 'Asia Pacific Workforce Hopes and Fears' survey highlights the financial, environmental and social pressures in the Asia Pacific region and has uncovered some...
WEF recognises Tata Steel as Global DE&I Lighthouse 2023
Tata Steel has been recognised for advancing intersectional gender diversity for employees and students, by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Because of its inclusive...
Fusion Microfinance ropes in Pooja Mehta as CHRO
Backed by over two decades of exclusive HR experience, Mehta is an alumna of XLRI, Jamshedpur and Delhi University.
She started her career with CitiFinancial,...
Yolanda Seals-Coffield elevated to CPO, PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the international professional services firm has elevated Yoland Seals-Coffield to chief people officer.
Seals-Coffield had joined PwC over ten years ago, as principal...
Spice Money elevates Atul Tiwari to CHRO
Spice Money, the Indian rural fintech company, has elevated Atul Tiwari to the post of chief human resources officer. Tiwari, who was earlier head-HR,...
At least 86% employees desire ability to choose where to work:...
While considering a change in the work environment, a whopping 70 per cent of Indian employees feel it important for them to be able...
Placement news from across India
At the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, the placement process for the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) has been successfully...
PwC to invest $2bn+ on employees, mandates vacations twice a year
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has decided to invest heavily on its workforce. To be precise, it will pump in about $2.4 billion into the betterment of...
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...
PwC inaugurates Jaipur office, will create 10,000 jobs in 5 years
PricewaterhouseCoopers India (PwC India) has opened its new flexible, multi-use office in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with the objective of tapping the immense talent potential that...
Why it is important to build a strong corporate alumni network
An alumni network in the corporate industry is a pool of surplus business potential that can vastly benefit organisations in development. Alumni are among...
PwC makes WFH permanent for 40,000 employees
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the multinational professional services network of firms, has announced that it will have 40,000 employees from its US workforce working from home...
PwC India to create 10,000 jobs, hire 5x more from campuses
As part of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India’s new business strategy, ‘The New Equation’, the professional services company plans to pump in Rs 1,600 to create...
Special bonus, 75% hike in variable pay, for PwC India staff
After having paid a two-week one-time special bonus to its 15,000-strong workforce in the country in March 2021, PricewaterhouseCoopers India is now giving vouchers...
Akriti Chopra elevated to CPO & co-founder, Zomato
Akriti Chopra, former chief financial officer, Zomato, has been elevated to the position of chief people officer and co-founder of the food aggregator. Chopra...
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...
PwC staff to get bonus to take vacations
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is offering incentives to its employees in the US to take time off from work and go on a vacation. The auditing...
81% Indians insecure about jobs, stability in future: Survey
Looks like the experiences of the past year have made people insecure about their jobs and future, worldwide. But Indians, in particular, seem to...
Special bonus for employees of PwC India
In appreciation of the hard work and commitment shown by the 15,000 employees of PwC India amidst the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the...
481 job offers to 435 students at IIM-Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore’s PGP batch of 2019-21 received 481 job offers for 435 students! The entire placement process was held...
Time for the future workforce to reskill, upskill and outskill
With time moving forward and newer technologies coming in, changes in skills become a necessity for the organisations. Given the rapid changes in the...
4-day weekend gives much relief to remote workers in the country
With Gandhi Jayanti falling on a Friday this year, most employees were looking forward to a long weekend. However, some companies added an extra...
Life in the time of lockdown for HR leaders – A...
When reality hits hard, we all get accustomed to the most unexpected situations that come our way. Almost two weeks into the lockdown, each...
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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Spotify’s layoff fallout: CEO admits challenges despite profits
Spotify, the music-streaming platform, made headlines last December when it executed its largest ever round of layoffs under the leadership of Daniel Ek, CEO,...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
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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....
