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Updated on: Feb 2024
Mozilla & BlackBerry to collectively layoff 260 employees
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Mozilla & BlackBerry to collectively layoff 260 employees

Mozilla & BlackBerry to collectively layoff 260 employees. Mozilla Corp, the developer of the web browser Firefox, is implementing a reorganization resulting in approximately 60 job cuts. “We’re scaling back investment in some product areas to focus on areas that we feel have the greatest chance of success,” Mozilla said in a statement. “We intend […]

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Classplus announces second ESOP Buyback for 150+ Employees
Industry

Classplus announces second ESOP Buyback for 150+ Employees

Classplus, India’s leading B2B ed-tech startup that helps educators and content creators launch and scale their online coaching businesses, has announced its second Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback in three years. More than 150 employees from various roles and business verticals have the opportunity to sell their vested shares back to the company. This […]

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BJP MLA says Infosys provided trees instead of job opportunities
Industry

BJP MLA says Infosys provided trees instead of job opportunities

Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad criticized Infosys for not creating job opportunities on the 58 acres of land for the Hubli campus. He said, “Infosys has taken 58 acres of land and has not given a single job. They’re only engaging in gardening and landscaping.” He further said, “Take the land back from them. Infosys […]

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TCS COO elaborates on setting the final deadline for ending WFH
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TCS COO elaborates on setting the final deadline for ending WFH

Last week, IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) issued a final notice to remote-working employees and asked them to resume work from the office starting in March. The company also cautioned that there may be consequences if they do not comply. The NG Subramaniam Chief Operating Officer explained that remote working cannot help an organisation […]

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Accenture India has 20,000 GenAI proficient staffers: HR Head
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Accenture India has 20,000 GenAI proficient staffers: HR Head

As reported by TOI, An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture India has 20,000 GenAI proficient staffers. Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook, said, “Our talent strategy is powered by our digital core.” “We want to double the number of people with data and AI skills from 40,000 to 80,000 in the next three […]

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TCS hiring for various roles, freshers & experienced both can Apply
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TCS hiring for various roles, freshers & experienced both can Apply

A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is hiring for various roles. However, hiring in the IT Industry is slow due to macroeconomic reasons but companies are hiring. Recruitment plans for any company can be dynamic and influenced by various factors such as market conditions, business strategies, and economic […]

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Pratt & Whitney to hire 300+ at new Bengaluru digital centre
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Pratt & Whitney to hire 300+ at new Bengaluru digital centre

A global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, Pratt & Whitney planning to hire over 300 people by 2027 at a new digital centre in Bengaluru. The company has an Indian workforce of more than 5,000 employees, RTX has one of the largest footprints amongst aerospace and defense firms in India. Pratt & […]

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Wipro invests in Aggne to enhance insurance sector consulting
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Wipro invests in Aggne to enhance insurance sector consulting

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company has announced the investment in Aggne, a leading consulting and managed services company serving insurance and Insurtech industries. With this investment, Wipro becomes a majority shareholder in Aggne, which brings to Wipro a highly sought-after and unique set of capabilities and Intellectual Property (IP) in the […]

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A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral
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A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral

Mariana Kobayashi, an account executive who was fired at LinkedIn secured a job at Google, all thanks to a video resume that went viral. Mariana Kobayashi took to LinkedIn to share her journey and how she created the video. “I landed an interview at Google through a video. Here’s step-by-step how that happened.” “The best […]

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Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD
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Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD

A fully owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, Bridgestone India has announced the appointment of Hiroshi Yoshizane as Managing Director. Announcing the appointment, company said, “We are pleased to introduce Mr. Hiroshi Yoshizane as Managing Director, Bridgestone India! A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Stefano Sanchini for his exceptional leadership.” “Wishing our new leadership continued success […]

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Narayana Murthy regrets for not rewarding smart employees at Infosys
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Narayana Murthy regrets for not rewarding smart employees at Infosys

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, and Sudha Murty spoke at the book launch event for Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy. While addressing the event he focused that he expresses remorse for not adequately recognizing ‘smart’ employees at Infosys. He said as quoted by NDTV, “There were […]

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Intent to hire freshers improves by 6% in January – June 2024
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Intent to hire freshers improves by 6% in January – June 2024

The Career Outlook Report HY1 (January – June 2024) by TeamLease EdTech, a prominent provider of learning and employability solutions in India, has been published, highlighting intriguing insights into the job market for fresh graduates/ Freshers. The Freshers need to proactively upgrade their skills and be open to working alongside Generative AI to remain relevant […]

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