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Updated on: May 2024
Air India 200+ cabin crew reported sick, protesting against HR
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Air India 200+ cabin crew reported sick, protesting against HR

Air India Express has canceled 80 flights from May 7 due to over 200 cabin crew reporting sick, protesting alleged HR mismanagement and practices at the Tata Group-owned airline. The extensive number of crew members involved suggests widespread discontent among the airline staff. The situation has prompted attention to the internal challenges faced by Air […]

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Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services
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Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services

Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch a suite of cognitive assistants for financial services powered by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): Wipro GenAI Investor Intelligence, Wipro GenAI Investor Onboarding, and Wipro GenAI Loan Origination. Harnessing the power of GenAI, the Wipro cognitive assistants will […]

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United We Care Launches #MayDay Mental Wellness Campaign”
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United We Care Launches #MayDay Mental Wellness Campaign”

United We Care (UWC), a leading AI-powered mental wellness company, has launched a #MayDay campaign to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of the initiative, United We Care aims to raise awareness about mental health struggles that employees often feel hesitant to express openly. During the month-long campaign, UWC will touch upon various mental […]

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3M invests $67 million, expands facility to create jobs
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3M invests $67 million, expands facility to create jobs

An American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, 3M has announced its expansion with its facility in Valley, Nebraska. The new 90,000-square-foot expansion will increase the plant’s manufacturing capacity. The investment of $67 million encompasses new production lines, equipment, and a warehouse. This infusion will enable 3M to promptly address customer demand for its […]

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Infosys allots 6.57 lakh equity shares to employees: Know Here
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Infosys allots 6.57 lakh equity shares to employees: Know Here

A top player in next-gen digital services and consulting company, Infosys has said in an exchange filing on May 3 that the Company has allotted 6,57,328 equity shares of face value of Rs. 5 each vide a resolution dated May 1, 2024, and approved on May 2, 2024. The exercise of Restricted Stock Units by […]

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Cognizant Q1FY24 highlights, headcount declines by 7,100 people
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Cognizant Q1FY24 highlights, headcount declines by 7,100 people

Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, has announced its first quarter 2024 financial results. Key Highlights Cognizant total headcount stood at 344,400 during the end of the first quarter, which decreased by 3,300 sequentially from Q4 2023. This headcount decreased by 7,100 from Q1 2023. On the other end, the voluntary attrition […]

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ShellKode and AWS launch “EmpowerHer” to train 1 lakh Women
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ShellKode and AWS launch “EmpowerHer” to train 1 lakh Women

ShellKode, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), unveiled “EmpowerHer,” aiming to train 100,000 women developers with skills in Gen AI technology. This initiative seeks to empower women for the future, leveraging AWS resources for comprehensive training and support, and fostering a diverse and inclusive tech community. Dedicated to democratizing next-gen AI, this groundbreaking initiative […]

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American Express announces to Open Campus in Gurugram, India
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American Express announces to Open Campus in Gurugram, India

An American bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation, American Express has announced that the company will be opening its state-of-the-art campus in India, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the country. Moreover, the colleagues will begin moving to the new facility which is located in sector 74A Gurugram, in phases, starting at the end of […]

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Delhivery launched an all-women hub in Rajasthan’s Sikar
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Delhivery launched an all-women hub in Rajasthan’s Sikar

Delhivery, India’s largest fully integrated logistics service provider, has launched its second all-women’s hub in Sikar, Rajasthan, reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company announced on Wednesday. This follows soon after the Moga facility in Punjab was successfully transformed into a 100% female-managed center in March of this year. At Sikar, women […]

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Wipro to Transform Nokia’s Digital Workplace Services
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Wipro to Transform Nokia’s Digital Workplace Services

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it has been selected by Nokia to overhaul its employee service desk and provide seamless, real-time IT support to a global network of employees. The Wipro team is tasked with crafting a tailored AI-driven, cloud-centric platform for Nokia’s workforce spanning 86,700 users across […]

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Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud
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Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud

Microsoft has announced that the company will be investing US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. The company will have AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people and support for the nation’s growing developer community. Microsoft has announced a broader commitment to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people […]

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Capgemini headcount stood at 337,200 in Q1 FY24, a drop of 3200
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Capgemini headcount stood at 337,200 in Q1 FY24, a drop of 3200

Today, French IT major Capgemini reported a consolidated Q1 2024 ending March financial results. The company reported Q1 2024 revenues of €5,527 million, -3.5% year-on-year at current exchange rates and – 3.3% at constant exchange rates. In a macro environment that remains soft, large corporations and organizations are still prioritizing operational agility and cost-efficiency programs […]

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