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UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) on Monday announced the appointment of Jennifer Morgan as its new CEO, and Nitin Chandel as the new Group Vice President and Country Manager for India. UKG is a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions. It serves 80,000 businesses across more than 150 countries. Morgan succeeds Chris Todd, who stepped down earlier this month. She holds over three decades of experience in the enterprise software industry, having served as global head of portfolio operations at Blackstone, and co-CEO at SAP. Morgan told PTI that she envisions scaling the company's operations in India and growing UKG's India headcount by a third in FY25, building on the "strong base" of 3,000 employees. Currently, UKG's solutions are used by over 1 million employees in India across sectors like manufacturing, IT, BPO, retail, IT, and healthcare, she said. In 2020, Ultimate Software and Kronos merged in a USD 22 billion deal and rebranded as -- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Fifteen people were arrested on Saturday for allegedly planning to use unfair means in the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam for recruitment of constables. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Dhananjay Kushwaha said, "We have arrested these men for planning to use unfair means in the exam. The accused are being questioned. The arrest was made by the surveillance team of the Kotwali police station." The officer declined to comment on the modus operandi of the arrested accused. Police and local administration across the state are on alert in the wake of the exam being held on Saturday and Sunday. District Magistrate (DM) Prem Ranjan Singh said, "Senior administrative officials along with the local police are taking all measures to successfully conduct the police recruitment exam and ensure that no unfair means are used.
E-recruitment activities in India declined 8 per cent in September as hiring stagnated with companies focusing on upskilling their existing employees, a report said on Tuesday. According to the 'Foundit Insights Tracker', e-recruitment activities in the country dipped 8 per cent in September compared to the year-ago period, while hiring declined by 2 per cent month-on-month. "India is experiencing a temporary hiatus in hiring as companies focus on upskilling their current employees to the changing landscape before hiring new talent. However, our economic prospects are bright and resilient against global headwinds," Sekhar Garisa CEO of Foundit, a Quess company, said. "The rise in real wages and disposable incomes is boosting demand, particularly in private health insurance, retail, and consumer durables," he said. Additionally, he said improved access to finance, infrastructure upgrades, green initiatives, and policy reforms further contribute to a favourable business environment t
E-recruitment activities in India fell by 5 per cent in August compared to the same month last year as companies are cautious following challenges posed by inflation and the slow growth of other major economies such as the US, a report said on Friday. Sequentially also, the e-recruitment activities witnessed a 3 per cent decline in August, foundit's (formerly Monster APAC and ME) 'foundit Insights Tracker (fit)' revealed. "While hiring has slowed down overall in several sectors in the country, our nation's economy maintains its resilience amidst global uncertainties. A large contributing factor to this stability is the government's emphasis on nurturing sectors such as shipping, finance, and travel," foundit, a Quess company, CEO Sekhar Garisa said. Simultaneously, states are actively bolstering their digital infrastructure to empower tier II and III cities, he stated. "In conjunction with an increase in festive recruitment, the collective effort is expected to improve the job ...
E-recruitment activities in the country witnessed a 5 per cent year-on-year decline in July, as employers are prioritising need-based hiring, a report said on Wednesday. There was a 1 per cent dip in month-on-month hiring, while e-recruitment activities declined by 5 per cent in July compared to the year-ago period. The index dropped from 281 in July 2022 to 268 in July 2023, according to foundit's (formerly Monster APAC & ME) foundit Insights Tracker (fit). This is mainly due to the current fluctuations experienced in the Indian job market as employers prioritise need-based hiring, responding to the evolving economic conditions and changing business requirements, it added. Companies are increasingly conducting D&I (diversity and inclusion) and sensitisation training for their employees, reflecting a significant shift in how organisations are working towards creating inclusive and safe professional environments for diverse communities. Regarding various industries, the ...