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Updated on: May 2023
CEO memo has been viral: ‘No friends at work’
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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 […]

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

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

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

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IIM Ahmedabad offers free online courses, Check Details
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IIM Ahmedabad offers free online courses, Check Details

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is inviting applications for free online courses. IIM Ahmedabad Course of Leadership Skills This course provides a foundation for leadership practice and aims to take you on a journey of self-discovery. You will also gain insight into building inner stability and develop your leadership skills. The course builds […]

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Formidium implements 14-days notice period across all levels
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Formidium implements 14-days notice period across all levels

A global fund administrator, Formidium has implemented a 14-day notice period across all levels in its India Office. The policy is effective from April 2023. The decision comes when major companies make employees sign contracts with a notice period of up to 90 days and also impose a clause of not joining the competitor companies. […]

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ED conducts searches at Byju’s over alleged FEMA violations
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ED conducts searches at Byju’s over alleged FEMA violations

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at the Bengaluru-located residence and offices of Edtech major Byju’s CEO Raveendran Byju in connection with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations. What is Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)? It is a set of regulations that empowers the Reserve Bank of India to pass regulations and enables […]

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Wipro official says Over 90% of freshers opt for lower salary option
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Wipro official says Over 90% of freshers opt for lower salary option

According to livemint reports, An Indian multinational corporation, Wipro to fast-track onboarding more than 90% of the freshers have accepted lower salary options. Jatin Dalal, chief financial officer at Wipro said, “The next-gen associates were given both the options and 92% of the campus hires chose to join Wipro at the original offer.” Wipro has reduced the […]

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Wipro HR head on onboarding delay- Sadly we’re being targeted
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Wipro HR head on onboarding delay- Sadly we’re being targeted

Wipro Global Chief Human Resources Officer Saurabh Govil has spoken about the hiring plans and freshers controversy. In an interview with Moneycontrol, regarding the delay in onboarding process, Wipro CHRO didn’t specify any date but said that the company will be doing it in a phased manner. He added, “It’s unfortunate that we are being […]

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This company gifts Apple iPad to each of its 21,000+ employees
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This company gifts Apple iPad to each of its 21,000+ employees

Coforge Limited, a leading global IT solutions organization, announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2023. The Company reported a strong performance exceeding its full-year revenue growth guidance and expanding profitability in the last quarter. Coforge Crosses the US$ 1 billion Revenue Milestone to celebrate the same the company […]

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Wipro total headcount down by 1,823, attrition eased to 14.1% in Q4
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Wipro total headcount down by 1,823, attrition eased to 14.1% in Q4

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced its financial results for the fourth- quarter ended on March 31, 2023. Thierry Delaporte, CEO and Managing Director, said, “We closed FY23 with the strongest-ever bookings recorded in a year. We delivered two consecutive quarters of total bookings of over $4.1 billion. Our large deal […]

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