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Ramganesh Iyer is the new COO, Mahindra Finance
- Ramganesh Iyer has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mahindra Finance.
- Iyer has a background in electrical engineering and completed his PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad.
- He has previously worked with companies like The Boston Consulting Group, Bain and Company, and co-founded Fisdom.
- Iyer's experience in financial services, management consulting, and entrepreneurship will be valuable for Mahindra Finance.
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Rohit Kishore is now CEO, Hero Realty
- Rohit Kishore has been appointed as the new CEO of Hero Realty.
- Kishore has previously served as CEO of Eldeco Infrastructure & Properties.
- He holds an MBA in finance and strategy from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
- Kishore's expertise in real estate and his past experience will be valuable to Hero Realty.
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Beth Conway joins UKG, as EVP & chief people officer
- Beth Conway has been appointed as the executive vice president and chief people officer at UKG.
- Conway has a successful professional journey, previously holding leadership roles at Nuance Communications and CA Technologies.
- By joining UKG, Conway aims to drive transformative growth, align people strategies with business objectives, and foster a culture of talent development.
- Jennifer Morgan, CEO of UKG, expects Conway's experience and track record in aligning HR practices with business goals to add value to the organization.
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GeoGuessr is making its way to Steam next month after almost 12 years of sticking it out as a browser game
- The popular geography guessing game, GeoGuessr, is coming to Steam next month.
- The new edition, called GeoGuessr Steam Edition, will be available as an early access title.
- The developers aim to create the ultimate competitive and casual geography game.
- The exact pricing details are yet to be announced, but it is expected to be a one-time payment.
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Honkai Star Rail characters - all new and upcoming characters
- Honkai Star Rail features an expanding roster of characters similar to Genshin Impact.
- The characters are available to pull from HSR banners and upcoming characters are scheduled to appear.
- Players can redeem Honkai Star Rail codes and acquire free Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade.
- The game has a tier list based on character greatness.
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Are Air Traffic Controllers Strategic Experts? A Deep Dive into Strategy and ATC Roles
- The word “strategy” has its roots in ancient Greece, referring to a general’s ability to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale operations.
- While Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) are not considered strategic experts in the traditional or academic sense, they apply strategic elements in tactical and operational decision-making.
- In their work, ATCs demonstrate strategic thinking in areas including airspace management, conflict detection and resolution, sequencing and flow control, and adapting to change.
- Although ATCs may not be strategic experts in the full-spectrum sense, they possess skills in situational awareness, risk assessment, real-time coordination, and decision accuracy, making them strategic thinkers.
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A legal perspective: Can a hair comment constitute harassment?
- The Bombay High Court recently addressed the question of whether commenting on a woman's hair can be considered sexual harassment.
- The case involved a remark made by an associate regional manager at a bank, which resulted in a complaint and demotion.
- The court ruled that the comment did not meet the legal criteria for sexual harassment due to a lack of malicious intent and evidence of harm.
- The judgment highlights the complexities of interpreting workplace interactions and emphasizes the need for thoughtful anti-harassment policies.
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Katarina Berg steps down as Spotify’s CHRO after 12 years
- Katarina Berg, chief human resources officer, Spotify, will step down after 12 years.
- Anna Ludström, the current VP-HR, will succeed Berg in leading Spotify's people strategy and workplace culture.
- Berg made significant contributions to Spotify's growth and launched employee-friendly initiatives like parental leave policy.
- Ludström will focus on building on Berg's legacy and driving further growth for the company.
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Former ICICI employee alleges harassment and forced resignation
- A former employee of ICICI Bank alleges mental harassment and coercing into resignation.
- The employee was pressured to quit due to her inability to work because of her mother's critical health condition.
- Despite facing challenging situations and having to deal with multiple reporting authorities, she continued her duties.
- The incident has sparked concerns about workplace ethics and employee well-being.
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Genpact’s Rajlakshmi Saikia joins Synchrony as VP-learning innovation, capabilities & insights
- Rajlakshmi Saikia, who previously worked at Genpact, has joined Synchrony as the VP of learning innovation, capabilities & insights.
- At Genpact, Saikia led Genome, the company's learning platform, focusing on building new-age skills and T-shaped capabilities within the organization.
- During her time at Genpact, she also led the global operations to reskill over 90,000 employees and foster digital transformation capabilities.
- Saikia brings over 11 years of experience in talent development and HR, with an MBA in HR from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management.
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High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: March 25, 2025 – Rates Are Steady
- High-yield savings account rates have remained steady.
- The average APY for a traditional savings account is 0.22%.
- The highest interest rate on high-yield savings accounts requiring a minimum deposit of $10,000 is 4.88%.
- Interest rates on savings accounts are influenced by the Federal Reserve's rate moves.
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This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: March 25, 2025—Rates Move Lower Once Again
- Last week, rates on personal loans decreased, providing an opportunity for qualified borrowers to secure fair interest rates.
- For borrowers with a credit score of at least 720 who prequalified on Credible.com, the average interest rate on a three-year personal loan was 13.85% from March 17 to March 22.
- The average rate on a five-year personal loan dropped from 18.82% to 18.05% during the same period.
- Personal loan rates vary based on credit profile, and borrowers with higher credit scores typically receive rates lower than the average.
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Money Market Interest Rates Today: March 25, 2025 – Earn Up To 4.89%
- The current average money market rate is 0.54% and the highest rate is up to 4.89%.
- Money market accounts are interest-bearing deposit accounts that work similarly to savings accounts.
- Compared to regular savings accounts, money market accounts offer higher interest rates but require higher minimum deposits and balances.
- Before opening a money market account, compare different options to choose the best fit with regards to minimum balance requirements, monthly fees, withdrawal limits, and interest rates.
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Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: March 25, 2025
- Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.
- A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home’s value and pay it back in monthly installments.
- A home equity line of credit is a variable-rate second mortgage that allows homeowners to borrow from their home's equity as a revolving line of credit.
- HELOC rates are tied more closely to banks than first-mortgage rates and are expected to increase in 2022 and beyond.
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Mortgage Rates Today: March 25, 2025 – Rates Remain Fairly Steady
- The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.66%, compared to 6.71% a week earlier.
- The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.73%, down 0.02 percentage point from the previous week.
- The APR on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.7%, down from 6.74% last week.
- The APR on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.78%, down from 5.8% a week earlier.
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