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COVID-19 impact | Touchless technology is the future. But are we ready?
Touchless sensing market is growing at the rate of 17.4 percent and is expected to touch $15.3 billion in 2025 from $6.8 billion in 2020.
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Without Optional Practical Training programme, higher education in US may lose sheen
There are over two lakh Indian graduates in the United States — the second largest student community after China.
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For private sector to play a significant role in space, a lot depends on implementation
The government will provide level playing field for private companies in satellites, launches and space-based services.
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SC dismisses plea seeking protection of IT employees against layoffs, pay cuts
The petition was filed in the wake of termination of employees and pay cuts despite the advisories issued by the Centre and state governments.
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KPIT Technologies' employees face pay cuts of 10-50%
The pay cuts will be in the range of 10-50 percent from April to September
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Coronavirus Lockdown 3.0 | What will change for migrant workers once the restrictions lift?
Better access to hygienic living conditions and healthcare will be a priority
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COVID-19 impact | Cognizant, Infosys defer lateral hires' on-boarding, uncertainty for hundreds of candidates
After Cognizant, Infosys too has deferred on-boarding of freshers due to COVID-19. More companies are likely to follow.
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Coronavirus pandemic | Companies are hiring, but there are no takers
Demand for blue collar workers came down by 60 percent since lockdown
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Coronavirus impact: IT companies look to lower travel bill
Travel cost of top IT firms account for about 2 percent of overall revenue. It had seen an increase in the last few years due to digital. That may now change
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Coronavirus | From suspending wage hikes to shift allowance what’s more in store for IT employees?
Wage hikes and promotions have been deferred indefinitely. Some firms have cut down travel allowance as well.
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Hiring during the virus: These are the top 10 in-demand skills in India now
Are you hunting for your dream job? If you have these skills, you could be hired despite the uncertainty linked to COVID-19 outbreak.
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IT unions have gained traction in the recent times, but where will this lead to?
Recent layoffs where thousands of mid and senior employees were laid off and terminations at the back of COVID-19 has spurred the unionisation activities
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COVID-19 impact | Anxious H-1B visa holders don't know what is next in store
"Sentiment towards H-1B holders are very hostile. It is unclear what the government would do. It is better not to take chances now. So we want to go back just to be safe," pointed out S Shankar, who is currently in Jaipur.
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Supreme Court to hear PIL seeking protection of IT employees against termination on May 15
Experts estimate that close two lakh IT/ITeS would lose jobs due to COVID-19 impact.
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HCL Tech to go slow on lateral hiring but will hire 15,000 freshers
The company yet to take a call on promotions and wage hikes.
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Coronavirus lockdown | Government, startups and kirana stores come together to deliver essentials
A slew of other startups such as Shiprocket, JustMyRoots, and Ninjacart also ventured in to delivering essentials.
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Despite lull in hiring, professionals with these top tech skills are in high demand
According to Vikram Ahuja, co-founder, Talent500 by ANSR Consulting, a recruitment platform, there is a huge demand for a full stack developer as firms are now looking at doubling their product development.
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Chennai-based beauty salon Naturals requests financial aid to remain in business
This is the fate of thousands of salon in the country. While the large ones survive, standalone salons could be forced to shutdown
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Pune Labour Commission sends notice to Wipro for benching employees
This comes after Maharashtra-based IT union National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) filed a petition with the commission on May 1.
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Here's why work from home concept can be a gamechanger for women employees in IT sector
It has the potential to bridge the gender gap, but more needs to be done before it can become a mainstay.
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Greenshoots in tech hiring as multinationals prepare for post-COVID-19 world
Banking and retail multinationals are at the forefront.
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No other crisis has changed the IT sector as much as COVID-19
Starting from changing its working model to re-purposing service lines, IT sector is undergoing a transition, all in the matter of few weeks.
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Coronavirus impact: Wipro starts benching employees as business takes a hit
IT Union NITES has sent a letter to labour commissioner pointing out the impact it might have on the employees.
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After H-1B visa, OPT programme may be on the radar
Any change will impact job prospects of more than 2.5 lakh Indian graduates in the US.
