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Updated on: Dec 2023

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AI can create more jobs than it potentially eliminates Says Tech Mahindras CP Gurnani

Dec 19, 2023

Infosys emerged as new CEO factory this year in IT Tech industry

The term CEO factory is often used to describe companies that have a track record of p...

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Dec 19, 2023

IIM Ahmedabad offers free Digital Leadership Courses Apply

A Leading business school in India, Indian Institutes of Management-A IIM-A is offering multiple f...

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Dec 18, 2023

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Deloitte turns to AI to avoid Mass Layoffs in the future

Amid the Generative AI debut multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four acc...

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Dec 18, 2023

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Infosys inaugurates new development center for over 3,000 employees

A global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, Infosys has inaugurated a development center (DC) at the Mihan-SEZ in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The new state-of-the-art development center (DC) will accommodate over 3,000 employees. The company has invested over INR 230 crore in the development of this facility, which will provide greater flexibility for employees to work […]

Dec 18, 2023

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New Office Terms: Frolleagues, Bare Minimum Monday & more

As the companies are in transition from working from home to working from office, new terms have emerged in 2023 including the following: Frolleague A co-worker/colleague who is referred to as a “friend” and is active in personal and professional work is termed a Frolleague. The term highlights the blending of professional and personal connections […]

Dec 15, 2023

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Infosys to host carnival for employees, families & friends on Dec 16

According to ET report, an Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys will be hosting a carnival for employees, families & friends on Dec 16. The company has named the event as `Stellar Saturday Cultural Carnival.’ The announcement follows when recently Infosys ended its work-from-home policy. The company has instructed employees to work from office (WFO) […]

Dec 15, 2023

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Cognizant to empower women in tech leadership with ‘Shakti’

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has partnered with nasscom to establish and prioritize best practices with a shared goal of making diversity and inclusion (D&I) a key differentiator of India’s tech sector. The company has introduced a unified framework of women-centric programs and policies Shakti to accelerate careers and boost women […]

Dec 15, 2023

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Cognizant to enhance cross-industry digital transformation

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has agreed to acquire Broomfield, CO-based Thirdera, an Elite ServiceNow Partner specializing in advisory, implementation, and optimization solutions related to the ServiceNow platform. The addition of Thirdera’s ServiceNow consultants in North America, Spain, Colombia, the Netherlands, and Australia, among other locations, and Thirdera’s leading position in ServiceNow training and certifications, including […]

Dec 14, 2023

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Tata Steel to invest £10 million in centre for Innovation

Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imperial College London to set up a Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing in London. The Centre will enable the acceleration of technology development and deployment in strategic areas, attract talent, and strengthen the industry-academia collaborative eco-system. To pursue this goal, Tata Steel […]

Dec 14, 2023

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Tech Mahindra launches a new platform for gig workforce

Tech Mahindra has announced the launch of Populii a crowdsourcing platform that enables gig workers to collaborate with leading organizations through micro jobs requiring human-in-the-loop services. The platform will create flexible work opportunities for the gig workforce while equipping businesses with reliable data from trained and qualified candidates to build competitive AI algorithms. Populii will create […]

Dec 13, 2023

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Flipkart expands in Bhubaneswar to generate over 300 Jobs

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has expanded its footprint further by launching its first grocery fulfillment center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The facility will generate over 300 direct and indirect employment opportunities while providing nationwide market entry for numerous local sellers, MSMEs, and small & medium farmers in the region. Pratap Keshari Deb, Hon’ble Minister, Micro, […]

Dec 12, 2023

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Recap: Most Interesting Work-Centric Debates in 2023: Check Here

As the year 2024 is just around the corner, it is worth recapping the Top HR-associated Work-Centric Debates in 2023 which include Work from Home vs. Work from Office, 70 Hours Work Week, and Open AI/ Generative AI Boom, etc. Work from Home Vs Work from Office As the COVID cases reach almost nil, Tech […]

Dec 12, 2023

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TCS HackQuest for freshers: Win upto Rs 5 lakhs; last date- Jan 23

A global leader in IT services and consulting company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is conducting HackQuest with prizes up to INR 5 lakhs. The last date to apply is 23rd January 2024. HackQuest started in 2016 to unearth talents who excel in playing their favorite game – Catch the Flag! Based on the popular ‘Catch the Flag’ […]

Dec 12, 2023

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Biggest moves and statements by companies in 2023: Check Here

As COVID-19 almost ended, there has been another challenging situation of macroeconomic conditions which slowed down the business and a modest decline in growth. In 2023, lots of companies especially Tech/IT and Edtech firms intended to cut jobs and announced layoffs, deferred salary hikes, and also ended work from home. At the end of year […]

Dec 11, 2023

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Amazon to launch GRC providing access to training programs

Amazon.in and Sarthak Education Trust, a leading non-profit organization working for the cause of People with Disabilities (PWDs), have joined forces to launch the Global Resource Center (GRC). The center aims to empower people with disabilities across India. The Global Resource Center stands as a testament to the transformative potential of collaboration, and its impact […]

Dec 11, 2023