Welcome to the first edition of our HR newsletter! We’re excited to share with you the latest news and updates from our company, as well as insights into our culture, values, events, important updates & various employee centric activities and developments. In this issue, we’ll be highlighting some of the new activities and engagements which the Infogleners are Indulging in and introducing you to one of our team members with an exciting Q&A session. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and look forward to hearing your feedback!
ICC World Cup 2023
As you may already know, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is underway in India, with 10 teams competing for the coveted trophy. The tournament started on October 5 and will end on November 19, with 48 matches being played across 10 venues. This is the first time India is hosting the World Cup since 2011, when they won the title on home soil.
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The World Cup features some of the best players and teams in the world, and promises to be a thrilling spectacle of cricket. Defending champions England are looking to retain their crown, but they face stiff competition from hosts India, five-time winners Australia, and other contenders like New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The tournament also features two associate teams, Afghanistan and Netherlands, who have qualified for the first time.
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The format of the World Cup is simple: all 10 teams play each other once in a round-robin stage, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held in Mumbai and Kolkata, while the final will be played in Ahmedabad, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a capacity of 132,000.
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So far, the World Cup has witnessed some exciting matches and performances. Here are some of the highlights:
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India remains unbeaten after four matches, having defeated Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli have been in sublime form, scoring one century each. Jasprit Bumrah has been a leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps but he is trailing just behind Mitchel Santner (12) from New Zealand.
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South Africa has won three out of four matches, beating Sri Lanka, Australia, and England. They lost to Netherlands by 38 runs in their third match.
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Afghanistan has won one out of four matches, beating England by 16 runs in a stunning upset. They lost to India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.
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Pakistan has won two out of four matches, beating Sri Lanka and Netherlands. They lost to India and Australia.
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The defending champions, England have only won one out for the four games they have played so far. They will need to buckle up and win the next matches to still be in the game
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The tournament is entering its final phase. The top four teams will qualify for the knockouts, which will be played on November 15 and 16 in Mumbai and Kolkata respectively. The final will be held on November 19 in Ahmedabad.
You can also watch live streaming of the matches on Hotstar, which is available in India andother countries.
We hope you enjoy watching the World Cup and cheering for your favourite teams. Hope youhave punched in your predictions in the Advantage club cricket league on our AdvantageClub platform to win exciting prizes.
Marketing Cloud & Public Sector Solutions Exam Readiness series
At Dreamforce this year we made some good connections with Salesforce Partner Program senior Leaders. As part of those discussions, they have shared a very good learning opportunity for Marketing Cloud & Public sector solutions. The Partner Practice Development team is hosting the first-ever Exam Readiness series which is a great opportunity to skill up and deepen product and industry expertise.
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It is a 6-week webinar series focused on one product or industry area which have the largest skill gaps in the market. This initiative is running for 6 weeks and be a 35-hour commitment which includes virtual webinar sessions and recurring office hours. The initiative will run from October 3rd and culminate by the Mid on Nov’23. Limited seating was available for this exclusive enablement opportunity. All consulting attendees are eligible for a free certification exam voucher to complete the relevant credential by December 31, 2023.
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We have 23 Infogleners who have signed up for this initiative under the below categories:
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Marketing Cloud Admin Exam Readiness
Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Exam Readiness
Public Sector Solutions Exam Readiness
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All of the participants are undergoing free training on the above topics and they will also get a free certification voucher through which they can schedule and complete the certification exam to add another feather in their hats!
The HR team is facilitating this initiative and has created a separate group on google chat for resolving issues, extending support, tracking progress and enabling the participants to indulge in discussions and extend a helping hand and learn from each other to successfully complete the exam and celebrate each other’s achievements and success during this series.
Infoglen Employee Assistance Program (via Ethika) - Additional Employee Benefits!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Infoglen's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on a self-help portal for employees targeted towards your mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
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Infoglen EAP is a comprehensive and confidential service that provides you with expert, personalized and free counselling support in a variety of topics ranging from parenting, financial, psychological and nutritional counselling. Whether you need help with managing stress, coping with anxiety, improving your relationships, or enhancing your work-life balance, Infoglen EAP Program is here for you.
But that’s not all. Infoglen EAP also offers you exclusive discounts on health, vision and dental check-up packages and online medicine purchases. You can also access daily life guided meditation sessions to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body.
Infoglen EAP is available 24/7, online and on phone, for you and your immediate family members. To access the portal, you must have received an email from enrollment@ethika.co.in with your login credentials. Please check your inbox and follow the instructions to activate your account. We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enhance your well-being and happiness. Infoglen EAP is your well-being partner, always ready to support you in your personal and professional journey.
