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Updated on: Oct 2023
Campus placements impacted as IT hiring slows down
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Campus placements impacted as IT hiring slows down

In the Indian Information Technology (IT) sector, layoff and hiring slowdown is a cause for concern for campus placements. Many companies earlier delayed the onboarding of employees now the reports show that campus placements for IT and tech slows down amid layoffs. The impact of layoffs is huge on campus hiring as the number of companies […]

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Office Peacocking & Coffee Badging: New Trends of WFO
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Office Peacocking & Coffee Badging: New Trends of WFO

After a long remote working, companies are also implementing work from office (WFO), and Office Peacocking and coffee Badging are its new trends. Owl Labs (a company that builds 360-degree videoconferencing solutions) released its 2023 State of Hybrid Work report. Among full-time U.S. workers surveyed by Owl Labs there were the following findings: Every day it feels like […]

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MongoDB launches free certification courses; Check here
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MongoDB launches free certification courses; Check here

The introduction to MongoDB course guides you through the foundational skills and knowledge you need to get started with MongoDB. MongoDB empowers innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. MongoDB said on its page, “We achieve amazing things by connecting and leveraging the diversity of perspectives, skills, […]

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Goldman Sachs opens Hyderabad Office with over 75% new hires
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Goldman Sachs opens Hyderabad Office with over 75% new hires

Goldman Sachs announced a key milestone in its continued growth in India with the opening of a new state-of-the-art office in Hyderabad, Opel. The office will be a center of excellence for the firm’s client onboarding efforts and will house platform engineering and global Enterprise Partnerships. Sri K. T. Rama Rao, the Hon’ble Minister for […]

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Tata Motors to upskill 50% of employees with new-age auto tech
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Tata Motors to upskill 50% of employees with new-age auto tech

A multinational automotive company, Tata Motors plans to upskill over 50 percent of its workforce with new-age auto tech capabilities within five years. Sitaram Kandi, Vice President – HR, Tata Motors said, “Universities have started offering courses, but it will take some time, and across the automobile industry, there is a huge shortage of talent.” […]

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Amazon India creates over 1 Lakh job onboarded majority of hires
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Amazon India creates over 1 Lakh job onboarded majority of hires

Amazon India has created more than 100,000 seasonal job opportunities across its operations network. These opportunities include direct and indirect jobs across India in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai, among others. Ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival that kicks off on October 8 (with early access to […]

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Godrej allots equity shares under Employee Stock Grant Scheme
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Godrej allots equity shares under Employee Stock Grant Scheme

According to reports, A holding company of the Godrej Group, Godrej Industries announced its employee stock grant scheme, in 2011 (ESGS 11). The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has approved the allotment of 1,452 (One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-Two) Equity Shares of Face Value ₹1/- (Rupee One […]

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KKR expands operations in India & plans to hire in Gurugram
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KKR expands operations in India & plans to hire in Gurugram

Leading global investment firm KKR announced it is expanding its operations in India with the opening of a new office in Gurugram. Ryan Stork, Chief Operating Officer of KKR, said, “Having a team in Gurugram will strengthen our operating model across the globe by expanding our reach and enabling us to tap into a fantastic talent pool.” […]

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Khaitan & Co. introduces Menstrual Leave Policy
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Khaitan & Co. introduces Menstrual Leave Policy

One of India’s oldest and recognized full-service law firms, Khaitan & Co. introduced a Menstrual Leave Policy that will provide a maximum of 12 paid days per calendar year. Amar Sinhji, Executive Director – Human Resources, at Khaitan & Co., said, “Our firm, in its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, has always strived […]

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EY & Microsoft Green Skills passport programs free online program
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EY & Microsoft Green Skills passport programs free online program

The EY organization and Microsoft announced the launch of the Green Skills Passport, which helps learners aged 16 and over develop skills to find green jobs and pursue opportunities in the growing green economy. The free online program is part of an ongoing social impact collaboration focused on sustainability, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and upskilling […]

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Accenture to train more than 250,000 people in Artificial intelligence
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Accenture to train more than 250,000 people in Artificial intelligence

An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture is training more than 250,000 people in Artificial intelligence (AI). Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture said, “We have already trained approximately 600,000 of our people in the fundamentals of AI. We are taking a further step to equip more than 250,000 people… and using new AI tools equitably, sustainably […]

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EY in India aims to expand hiring & engage young talent in AI
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EY in India aims to expand hiring & engage young talent in AI

EY in India, the leading professional services organization, launched the fourth edition of its flagship college campus challenge Techathon4.0. Focused on the theme of Generative AI (GenAI), the competition aims to address real-world challenges focused on revolutionizing, transforming, and enhancing the working world using the power of AI technologies. Students will be provided access to EY […]

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