Empowering Women in STEM; RMSI bags the esteemed CII Excellence Award 2024

Gagan Jyot, SVP- Human Resources, RMSI receiving the CII award

RMSI has been recognized with the prestigious CII Excellence Award 2024 for Women in STEM. As a global leader in geospatial solutions, RMSI showcases its dedication to diversity and inclusion, empowering women in STEM fields and setting benchmarks for workplace equity and progressive practices.

AI Literacy: A Must-Have Skill for Malaysia’s Workforce

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With over 75% of Malaysian employers prioritizing AI literacy, professionals and fresh graduates must understand AI’s growing role across industries and its significant impact on job functions. As AI reshapes workplaces, adapting through upskilling and embracing its collaborative potential has become a critical necessity for staying competitive.

Kelly Steckelberg Joins Canva as CFO, Strengthening IPO Plans

Kelly Steckelberg Joins Canva as CFO

Canva has appointed Kelly Steckelberg, former CFO of Zoom, to lead its financial strategies. With her proven expertise in IPOs and scaling enterprises, this move positions Canva for growth and strengthens its ambitions, including a potential IPO. Steckelberg officially joins the company on November 26, 2024.

Chinese Company Offers Dating Bonuses to Boost Employee Well-being

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Insta360, a Shenzhen-based company, has introduced a unique program offering cash rewards to employees for matchmaking. The initiative aims to enhance employee happiness, foster a sense of belonging, and address societal challenges like declining marriage and birth rates in China through creative and innovative workplace policies.

India’s Clean Energy Ambitions Threatened by Severe Skills Shortage

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India’s solar energy sector faces challenges due to a critical shortage of skilled manpower and inadequate training programs. Experts predict a 1.2 million workforce gap by 2030, jeopardizing clean energy targets. Urgent collaboration between government and industry is required to align training with technological advances and project needs.

Employer’s Sick Leave Restrictions Trigger Social Media Outrage

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A Reddit post highlighting strict restrictions on employee leave, including sick and emergency leaves, has sparked widespread outrage across social media. Critics have condemned such policies as harmful, unethical, and detrimental to employee well-being, reigniting conversations about the need for transparent and flexible workplace practices.

Unfair Dismissal Case Highlights Pregnancy Discrimination in UK Workplace

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A UK woman received over £28,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled her dismissal was linked to her pregnancy and therefore unfair. The tribunal found inconsistencies in the employer’s reasons for redundancy, highlighting concerns about workplace discrimination against expecting mothers.

OnMobile Global appoints Asheesh Chatterjee as Global Group CFO

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Asheesh Chatterjee joins OnMobile with twenty-five years of rich experience in manifold facets of finance, such as fundraising, strategic and operational finance, risk management, regulatory compliances, digital transformation, procurement, taxation, and investor relations.

Essar provides shelter for Jay Janardan Aashram in Nashik

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Essar Foundation, the CSR arm of Essar, continues to maintain its support towards uplifting communities. It has set a new milestone by providing a new home and essentials to the residents of ‘Jay Janardan Swami Aashram’ in Lasalgaon, Nashik, helping them lead a comfortable life.

Hirect India’s new film depicts the journey of all job aspirants

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Hirect’s campaign “Mai Ban Gaya, Tu Bhi Banjayega” revolves around the journey of a job aspirant who is trying to get a job after completing his/her studies. The film portrays the determination, passion, and perseverance of a candidate towards getting a good job and making it big in life.

SHRM launches Better Workplaces Challenge Cup 2022

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SHRM’s Better Workplace Challenge Cup is a step in the right direction to search for innovative ideas which transform the workplace and the workforce. More start-ups should get involved with their great ideas to make an impact on the future of work

Fleetx Announces ESOP Buyback worth Rs. 3.9 Cr

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The ESOPs buyback has been rolled out to 45 eligible current and ex-employees, as part of the closure of Fleetx’s series B funding led by IndiaMart, with existing investors India Quotient and BEENEXT also participating. 

Nagarro Reaches the Milestone of 15,000 Colleagues

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Nagarro continues to attract great engineering talent on the strength of its interesting digital projects and its unique culture. Meanwhile, Nagarro also continues to attract entrepreneurs looking for a good home for their companies and a larger playing field for themselves.

Pernod Ricard India Accelerates Its Focus On Diversity & Inclusion

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Fostering the right ecosystem for its people to learn, grow and lead, Pernod Ricard India has evaluated its readiness to accept various levels of changes with respect to the I&D quotient and have begun implementing an action plan that covers both structural and behavioral aspects of inclusion.

Do Your Thng Appoints Proteek Dey as Business Head

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In this role, Proteek will shoulder the responsibility for all post-sale relationships and the delivery of all DYT services. Proteek brings more than 17 years of experience in digital and integrated communication for marketing and advertising companies.

BuzzCast Strengthens Executive Team with Industry Visionaries

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BuzzCast, the premium virtual events platform,announced that it has strengthened its executive team with two key industry hires. John S. Couch has joined BuzzCast as the Chief Design Officer and Jeff Kreinik has joined the company as its new Chief Revenue Officer.

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