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Updated on: Feb 2024
Wipro invests in Aggne to enhance insurance sector consulting
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Wipro invests in Aggne to enhance insurance sector consulting

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company has announced the investment in Aggne, a leading consulting and managed services company serving insurance and Insurtech industries. With this investment, Wipro becomes a majority shareholder in Aggne, which brings to Wipro a highly sought-after and unique set of capabilities and Intellectual Property (IP) in the […]

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A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral
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A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral

Mariana Kobayashi, an account executive who was fired at LinkedIn secured a job at Google, all thanks to a video resume that went viral. Mariana Kobayashi took to LinkedIn to share her journey and how she created the video. “I landed an interview at Google through a video. Here’s step-by-step how that happened.” “The best […]

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Narayana Murthy regrets for not rewarding smart employees at Infosys
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Narayana Murthy regrets for not rewarding smart employees at Infosys

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, and Sudha Murty spoke at the book launch event for Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy. While addressing the event he focused that he expresses remorse for not adequately recognizing ‘smart’ employees at Infosys. He said as quoted by NDTV, “There were […]

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Google Launches AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe
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Google Launches AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe

An American multinational technology company, Google has launched the AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe. This initiative aims to equip Europe’s workforce with the necessary training and skills, enabling individuals and nations to successfully embrace the opportunities presented by AI. Europe has the potential to take the lead in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to build a […]

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Samsung launches SheLEADS, women leadership program
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Samsung launches SheLEADS, women leadership program

A global leader, Samsung recently Launched a ‘‘SheLEADS’ – Women Leadership Development Program. The ‘SheLEADS’ is a 12-week leadership development intervention for high-potential women talent at Samsung. The program identifies, develops, and empowers women employees to take up leadership positions within Samsung and impact change. The company aims to lead by example and advocate for […]

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SAP offers Professionals New Digital Learning and Certification
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SAP offers Professionals New Digital Learning and Certification

A German multinational software company, SAP has announced the launch of a new guided premium learning offering with SAP Learning Hub and an enhanced certification program including a new role-based certification for SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementation consultants. The demand for skilled IT professionals is expected to grow dramatically – up 23% by 2031 in the United States […]

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PM distributes over 1 lakh appointment letters under Rozgar Mela
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PM distributes over 1 lakh appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today has distributed over 1 lakh appointment letters to newly inducted recruits via video conferencing. Rozgar Mela was held at 47 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across Central Government Departments and State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative. Rozgar Mela is a step towards the fulfilment of […]

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Infosys to target specific positions in the Campus Hiring Drive
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Infosys to target specific positions in the Campus Hiring Drive

According to TECHGIG report, the information technology company, Infosys will focus on the hiring of a restricted number of roles that will possess specific expertise in cybersecurity and data mining. Moreover, the roles will also provide salaries that exceed the standard compensation given to recent graduates during the recruitment drives. The company also intends to hire software […]

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Cognizant inaugurated its new facility in Bhubaneswar
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Cognizant inaugurated its new facility in Bhubaneswar

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has announced the inauguration of its newest facility in Bhubaneswar. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S, on Sunday, inaugurated the newest facility of Cognizant, one of the largest professional services companies in the world, Bhubaneswar. The Chief Minister said, “The entry of Cognizant marks a […]

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Beiersdorf provides support to employees facing life-threatening illness
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Beiersdorf provides support to employees facing life-threatening illness

A German multinational company, Beiersdorf provides worldwide support for employees facing life-threatening illnesses. Key highlights As part of the initiative, the company will provide a one-year job guarantee to its employees worldwide and 100% salary continuation following the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, as outlined in its new global Critical Illness Policy. “Still, too many employees […]

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Amazon Future Engineer Program to empower 10,000 students
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Amazon Future Engineer Program to empower 10,000 students

A multinational technology company, Amazon India has announced the Amazon Future Engineer Program in Andhra Pradesh. Amazon Future Engineer provides real-world inspired virtual and hands-on computer science project learning. The program is available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, and India. The company has signed an MOU between Leadership for Equity (LFE), and Quest Alliance […]

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Microsoft to skill and certify 75,000 women developers in India
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Microsoft to skill and certify 75,000 women developers in India

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is focusing on skilling and certifying 75,000 women developers in India. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said, “Microsoft will expand its Code; Without Barriers program to India this month, as the company aims to democratize access to tech skills nationwide.” In order to address the gender […]

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