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Updated on: Mar 2023
Nokia has changed its logo for the first time in 60 years
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Nokia has changed its logo for the first time in 60 years

Nokia has redesigned its logo for the first time in decades to distance itself from its public image as a phone company. The company has recently announced the new logo features five different shapes coming together to spell Nokia. However, Nokia will continue to execute against its three-phased company strategy to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. The […]

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Google laid off a star performer in Hyderabad
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Google laid off a star performer in Hyderabad

Technology and search giant, Google has sacked 12,000 employees globally including laying off 453 employees from various departments in India. Many laid-off employees have been sharing their stories on LinkedIn but this time a ‘star performer’ has been laid off in Hyderabad. In a post, Harsh Vijayvargiya said, “I never thought my #Firstpost would be regarding #layoffs Saturday Morning […]

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TCS feels AI like ChatGPT will be a co-worker, will not replace jobs
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TCS feels AI like ChatGPT will be a co-worker, will not replace jobs

India’s largest IT services provider company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) feels that Generative AI like ChatGPT will be a co-worker for the employees and it will not replace jobs. Milind Lakkad, the Chief Human Resources Officer, TCS shared his view that generative artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT will create an “AI co-worker” and not replace jobs. […]

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Freshers at Mphasis left stranded as offer letters are about to expire
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Freshers at Mphasis left stranded as offer letters are about to expire

Due to economic uncertainty, the companies have delayed the onboarding of employees, now an Indian Information technology services and consulting company, Mphasis fresher’s offer letter will expire soon due to delay in onboarding. The business today reviewed the offer letters. The company provided offer letters to freshers for the position of Trainee Associate Software in […]

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Apple gifts employee with ‘Rarest Product’ for 10 years of service
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Apple gifts employee with ‘Rarest Product’ for 10 years of service

An American multinational technology company, Apple has gifted its employee with the ‘rarest product’ for 10 years of service with the organization. A YouTube video was posted by DongleBookPro. This video showed “Apple’s rarest secret product”, a commemorative plaque specially designed for the 10th anniversary of the employee. The award contains a detailed explanation of the making of the product, too. […]

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Infosys Narayana Murthy’s Advice: No WFH or Moonlighting
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Infosys Narayana Murthy’s Advice: No WFH or Moonlighting

An Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys founder, Narayana Murthy advised youngsters not to fall into the trap of working from home and moonlighting. Narayana Murthy was speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. According to reports, Narayana Murthy said that as the country is growing and youngsters should work […]

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Amazon Web Services re/Start FREE training program for cloud careers
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Amazon Web Services re/Start FREE training program for cloud careers

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has introduced a re/Start workforce development training program. What is Amazon Web Services re/Start Training program? This program prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply. The program is free to the learner and focused […]

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Tata Power launches Divyang managed Customer Relations Centre
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Tata Power launches Divyang managed Customer Relations Centre

Tata Power inaugurated India’s first ever fully Divyang (specially abled) managed Customer Relations Centre, a first among Indian power utilities at Nityanand Nagar, Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai. The centre will be independently managed by a team of five specially-abled personnel. The initiative is a testament to Tata Power’s vision to ensure the inclusion of a diverse […]

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NITES, IT employee union files complaint against Wipro
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NITES, IT employee union files complaint against Wipro

IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has filed a complaint against Wipro in the Labour Ministry. Wipro rolled out a revised offer letter for recruits awaiting onboarding at the company for over 12 months. The company has reduced the employee’s salary by 50 percent from Rs 6.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh […]

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Zerodha: Nikhil Kamath advice for Indian students studying abroad amid mass layoffs
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Zerodha: Nikhil Kamath advice for Indian students studying abroad amid mass layoffs

Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath has shared his advice for Indian students studying abroad amid mass layoffs. He said on Twitter, “With rising interest rates in the west and the mass firing in high-paid tech jobs, one seriously needs to reconsider the many new universities set up in India, which have improved tremendously.” “It’s one thing […]

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Google fired an employee to launch its own venture within notice period
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Google fired an employee to launch its own venture within notice period

Recently, An American multinational technology company, Google parent Alphabet announced to sack 12,000 employees. Henry Kirk worked as a manager at Google for eight years. He has decided to start his venture with six former colleagues who had also been laid off. Henry Kirk, Engineering Manager (Senior TLM), iOS/Android, Google shared a LinkedIn Post saying, “I have […]

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P&G India launches Lead With Care program to support employees
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P&G India launches Lead With Care program to support employees

Procter & Gamble (P&G India) today announced the ‘Lead With Care’ Program that offers holistic support to employees who are caregivers to children with disabilities and special needs. Effective April 1, 2023, this program will enable employees to avail early preventive care and treatment for children impacted by specific neurodevelopmental, cognitive, behavioral, or physical impairments. […]

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