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Updated on: May 2023

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Discussed on Make-In-India With Google CEO

May 10, 2023

Google launches cybersecurity certificate program for job seekers

An American multinational technology company,nbspGoogle has launched a new cybersecurity certifica...

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May 10, 2023

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Google Cloud to Transform Employee Experiences with Generative AI

Google Cloud and UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all ...

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May 10, 2023

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Tata Consultancy Services PwC Launch MathsGirls Programme

Tata Consultancy Services TCS and Professional Services firm PwC have partnered to launch MathsGi...

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May 9, 2023

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Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

TATA-Group-owned, Air India has announced to extend the last date to apply for Voluntary Retirement Scheme(VRS) for its employees till May 31. Previously, The airline was accepting the offer for voluntary retirement till April 30. In a letter written by a top official of Air India said, “This is in reference to the Organizational Announcement […]

May 9, 2023

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ONDC multi-service platform beating Swiggy, Zomato: Check here

Multi-service platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is giving tough competition with Swiggy and Zomato. What is ONDC? Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Government of India to develop open e-commerce. This network has been around since September 2022. However, this has started […]

May 8, 2023

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Bengaluru entrepreneur humorously responds to job scammers

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Udita Pal and co-founder of Saltpe, recently took to Twitter to share her experience of being offered a fake job. She shared her humorous conversation on WhatsApp which is now going viral. The recruiter asked her to like and subscribe to a YouTube video to get paid. The message received by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur […]

May 8, 2023

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McDonald’s Franchises Fined by DOL for Hiring 10-year-old Kids

McDonald’s Franchises are fined by DOL for hiring 10-year-old Kids. The investigation was conducted by the department’s Wage and Hour Division. Two 10-year-old workers at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant were found among many violations of federal labor laws committed by three Kentucky McDonald’s franchise operators. The investigations are part of the division’s ongoing effort to stop […]

May 8, 2023

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Google’s leadership double standards: Example of corporate greed

Google’s leadership has double standards. However, due to economic uncertainty, the company laid off and also cut the benefits of the employees but when it comes to the salary of the top executive they are paid very high. Harpreet Singh Saluja, President – Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate, shared a tweet and said, “The double standards […]

May 8, 2023

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WFH Vs WFO Vs Hybrid Model: Which is Better?

The WFH/ WFO/ Hybrid Model is always a topic of discussion. More employees in India want the flexibility to choose where they work and on the other hand, few employees may choose the future of work “all about choice. Sreehari Tamaraparani, Assistant Director, Acuity Knowledge Partners, shared his view and said, “This is certainly a hot […]

May 6, 2023

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Open AI CEO Sam Altman says Era of Remote Work is Over

Open AI CEO Sam Altman said that the era of remote work is over and he feels the best products are created while working from the office. Explaining his views on the topic Open AI CEO Sam Altman said, “I think definitely one of the tech industry’s worst mistakes in a long time was that everybody […]

May 5, 2023

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IBM CEO “Remote work can be hazardous to your career”

Recently, IBM Chief Arvind Krishna said that Remote work can be hazardous to your career. According to the reports of India Today, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said, “Remote work is more suitable for certain roles that require individual work. In the short term, you probably can be equally productive, but your career does suffer.” “Moving from […]

May 5, 2023

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CEO memo has been viral: ‘No friends at work’

Work-Culture and a friendly environment are required for every employee. Recently, An employee took to Reddit to share a memo received from their CEO. It was about a new work policy asking employees to not have fun at work or make friends. It highlighted the motto ‘work is not your daycare’. As per reports, the […]

May 4, 2023

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Flipkart launches fulfillment center in Telangana; creates 40,000+ jobs

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has expanded its footprint in Telangana and strengthened its supply chain infrastructure with the launch of a new fulfillment center (FC) in Sangareddy. The new fulfillment center was virtually inaugurated by Shri. Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KT Rama Rao), Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, […]

May 3, 2023

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IIT Kanpur & Madras is offering free skill-based programs, Apply

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur and Madras branches are offering various skill-based programs. Indian Institutes of Technology Kanpur Cybersecurity Skilling Program The IIT Kanpur is offering Cybersecurity Skilling Program. This course explores the most critical elements beyond technology that shape the playing field on which cybersecurity problems emerge and are managed. The […]

May 2, 2023

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IBM to pause hiring, plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI

IBM is planning to freeze the hiring for certain positions. The company expects that nearly 7,800 jobs could be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Arvind Krishna has specified that hiring specifically in back-office functions such as human resources will be suspended or slowed. The company aspects that 30% of non-customer-facing roles could be replaced […]

May 2, 2023