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Google Cloud to Transform Employee Experiences with Generative AI

Google Cloud and UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all ...

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A woman secured a job at LinkedIn but was laid off before joining

Recently, LinkedIn, the worlds largest social media platform for professionals, announced cutting ...

Layoffs

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Cognizant to train , staff on Google Cloud AI

IT major, Cognizant has announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial i...

Partnership

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Appointments

Sandoz appoints Tripti Jha as Chief People Officer designate

Sandoz, a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars, and a division of Novartis Group appoints Tripti Jha Sandoz as Chief People Officer designate, effective May 1, 2023. Prior to joining Sandoz, Tripti has been with Novartis since 2004, most recently as Chief Talent and Transformation officer, where she was part of the Novartis leadership […]

Compensation

Burger King employee gifted Rs 3 Cr for not taking a single leave in 27 yrs

A 54-year-old Burger King employee has received over $400,000 nearly Rs 3.26 crore, on his retirement. he has never missed a day of work in 27 years. An Instagram page titled Kevin Ford shared the video and the caption read, “Keep Workers Nowadays, He Even Worked Through the Early Covid Days, Never Missing A Day of Work, […]

Tata Consultancy Services & PwC Launch Maths4Girls Programme

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Professional Services firm PwC have partnered to launch Maths4Girls, a volunteering programme that inspires middle-school girls in Northern Ireland to continue the pursuit of maths. The aim of the Maths4Girls programme is to increase engagement and interest levels of girls aged 11-14 in maths because this opens-up high-impact STEM-related careers. […]

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

TATA-Group-owned, Air India has announced to extend the last date to apply for Voluntary Retirement Scheme(VRS) for its employees till May 31. Previously, The airline was accepting the offer for voluntary retirement till April 30. In a letter written by a top official of Air India said, “This is in reference to the Organizational Announcement […]

Layoffs

Intel to sack staff due to losses, Cuemath pivots on LCX, retention

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Intel will sack its workforce to reduce costs. However, the exact number of job cuts has not been disclosed but job cuts will take place across the board. According to the reports of Business Today, “Intel is working to accelerate its strategy while navigating a challenging macro-economic environment. […]

Layoffs

LinkedIn to cut 716 jobs and shut its China app

LinkedIn, the world’s largest social media platform for professionals, is cutting 716 positions and shutting down its jobs app in mainland China, the California-based company announced. The decision was made amid shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth, CEO Ryan Roslansky said Monday in a letter to employees. “As we guide LinkedIn through this rapidly changing landscape, […]

Work Model

Sprinklr Expands in India to Hire 400 Engineers & 200+ Interns

Sprinklr, the unified customer experience management platform for modern enterprises, announced the opening of a new office in Gurgaon, India. The new office is in the heart of Gurgaon’s business district and is the global research and development (R&D) hub for Sprinklr. It is designed to provide a flexible and inclusive work environment for Sprinklr’s […]

Hiring

TCS iON is hiring freshers via “TCS NQT”, last day May 31

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services is hiring freshers for 2018- 2024 batches through TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT). TCS iON is focused on Manufacturing Industries (SMB), Educational Institutions, and Examination Boards. It provides technology by means of a unique IT-as-a-Service model, offering end-to-end business solutions. This special edition of the […]

ONDC multi-service platform beating Swiggy, Zomato: Check here

Multi-service platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is giving tough competition with Swiggy and Zomato. What is ONDC? Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Government of India to develop open e-commerce. This network has been around since September 2022. However, this has started […]

Bengaluru entrepreneur humorously responds to job scammers

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Udita Pal and co-founder of Saltpe, recently took to Twitter to share her experience of being offered a fake job. She shared her humorous conversation on WhatsApp which is now going viral. The recruiter asked her to like and subscribe to a YouTube video to get paid. The message received by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur […]

McDonald’s Franchises Fined by DOL for Hiring 10-year-old Kids

McDonald’s Franchises are fined by DOL for hiring 10-year-old Kids. The investigation was conducted by the department’s Wage and Hour Division. Two 10-year-old workers at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant were found among many violations of federal labor laws committed by three Kentucky McDonald’s franchise operators. The investigations are part of the division’s ongoing effort to stop […]

Hiring

Air India gets 700 App in 1 week, Concentrix to hire 5,000 people

TATA-Group-owned Air India received 700 applications in a span of one week for the position of pilot. The airline currently employs more than 1,800 pilots Air India spokesperson said, “The recruitment of pilots is in preparation for the augmented large fleet of 470 aircraft. We have already received over 700 applications in the last few […]