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Updated on: Jun 2024
IIT Madras Free Training Program for B.Sc. & B.C.A students
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IIT Madras Free Training Program for B.Sc. & B.C.A students

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a new initiative to train students with industry-ready technical skills, completely free of cost. This training program will focus on IT/Infrastructure and Helpdesk support. The course will include Networking Essentials, Cloud Fundamentals, Ticketing Tools, Linux and Windows Basics, Storage and Backup Fundamentals, and Soft Skills. IITM Pravartak will select […]

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Capgemini emphasizes Pride Month as more than mere dates
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Capgemini emphasizes Pride Month as more than mere dates

Like its global counterparts, Capgemini in India celebrates Pride Month with various initiatives and activities aimed at supporting and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. The company promotes policies that support LGBTQ+ rights and often conducts training and awareness programs to educate employees about LGBTQ+ issues and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Recently, Aarti Srivastava, Chief […]

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TCS launches Industry-first GenAI Aggregation Platform
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TCS launches Industry-first GenAI Aggregation Platform

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has launched TCS AI WisdomNext™, a platform that aggregates multiple Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) services into a single interface and enables organizations to rapidly adopt next-gen technologies at scale, lower costs and within regulatory frameworks. TCS AI WisdomNext helps businesses choose the […]

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L’Oréal launches its fourth Employee Share Ownership Plan
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L’Oréal launches its fourth Employee Share Ownership Plan

L’Oréal has announced the launch of its fourth Employee Share Ownership Plan, allowing employees to purchase shares in L’Oréal and more closely participate in its development. In 2024, the plan will be rolled out in all countries where it is feasible (63 in total) and features enhanced accessibility for employees recently joining the Group. Nicolas Hieronimus, […]

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Capgemini launches ‘Fostering Menopause Sensitivity Initiative’
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Capgemini launches ‘Fostering Menopause Sensitivity Initiative’

Capgemini in India has introduced the latest initiative under the ‘Happiness and Wellbeing’ pillar “Fostering Menopause Sensitivity Initiative.” Aarti Srivastava, Chief Human Resources Officer at Capgemini India shared the details on the social media platform LinkedIn. Introducing the latest Menopause initiative Aarti said, “What do ‘menopause’ and ‘work’ have to do with each other? Here’s […]

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HSBC employee claims “Toxic Work Environment” post went viral
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HSBC employee claims “Toxic Work Environment” post went viral

Recently, Nitka Kumari, an employee at HSBC publicly accused the company of severe workplace toxicity, including ethnic harassment, as her tenure there comes to an end. A toxic workplace can severely impact employees’ well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction, as well as the organization’s reputation and effectiveness. Nitka Kumari shared the LinkedIn Post, saying, **WORKPLACE […]

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Wipro Launches an AI-Assisted Security and Risk Platform
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Wipro Launches an AI-Assisted Security and Risk Platform

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that the company has partnered with Zscaler to introduce Wipro Cyber X-Ray, an AI-assisted decision support platform. Wipro Cyber X-Ray empowers enterprise CXOs to make optimized security investment decisions and communicate cyber values to senior leadership and the board. Security business leaders often struggle […]

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Deeplearning.AI is offering multiple short-term courses; Apply Now!
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Deeplearning.AI is offering multiple short-term courses; Apply Now!

Deeplearning.AI is offering multiple short-term courses like ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers, Finetuning Large Language Models, and more for free. In ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers, you will learn how to use a large language model (LLM) to quickly build new and powerful applications. Using the OpenAI API, you’ll be able to quickly build capabilities that learn […]

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How HCLTech engages and retains its employees for the long run
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How HCLTech engages and retains its employees for the long run

HCLTech understands that a happy, engaged, and well-supported workforce is fundamental to a thriving organization. The company has cultivated a unique employer brand through a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes not just professional development but also employee well-being and a sense of belonging. Let’s delve deeper into some key strategies that set HCLTech apart: Fostering Growth […]

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Infosys college graduates hiring reduced to 11,900 in FY24
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Infosys college graduates hiring reduced to 11,900 in FY24

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, saw a 76% drop in hiring college graduates, recruiting nearly 11,900 in fiscal year 2023-24 ending in March. Marking a significant decline in campus hiring compared to the previous year. In FY23, the company had hired over 50,000 freshers. “We recruited nearly 11,900 college graduates in the year and […]

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Top 5 Indian IT Firms Lost 25,000 Women Employees in FY24
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Top 5 Indian IT Firms Lost 25,000 Women Employees in FY24

During the financial year 2023-24, India’s Top 5 IT Firms —TCS, Infosys, Wipro, LTI Mindtree, and HCL Tech—saw a significant reduction in their female workforce. According to data from staffing firm Xpheno, these companies collectively lost 25,000 female employees. This trend highlights a concerning shift in gender diversity within the top tiers of the Indian […]

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HCLTech integrates GenAI platform AI Force™ with Google Gemini
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HCLTech integrates GenAI platform AI Force™ with Google Gemini

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced that HCLTech AI Force is now available on Google Cloud’s Gemini models. HCLTech’s patented and system-agnostic GenAI platform, which is designed to fast-track the value of GenAI investments, has integrated Google’s multimodal large language model (LLM) Gemini to enable innovation at scale. Also Watch: How to Cultivate a Thriving Work Culture […]

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