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Updated on: Jul 2023
Manager yells at employee for trying to discuss pay hike
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Manager yells at employee for trying to discuss pay hike

When companies increase the pay of any employee it is a long process and when employees discuss the pay hike it has a mixed reaction from companies end. Recently, a Reddit user shared his experience during the salary increase discussion. The post has discussed the reaction that the employee received when he tried discussing his pay hike […]

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Deloitte in India on a hiring spree, to double its workforce in 3 years
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Deloitte in India on a hiring spree, to double its workforce in 3 years

Deloitte in India has hired close to 50,000 professionals over the last three years, nearly doubling the headcount as it invests in people and productive capacity in the country, the audit firm said in March 2023. In a statement, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP said it focused on building skills to deliver technology-driven growth. It […]

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Gurugram issues WFH advisory for corporate offices due to rain
Industry

Gurugram issues WFH advisory for corporate offices due to rain

The Gurugram Administration issued a work-from-home advisory to corporate and private offices for July 10 in the district due to heavy rains. The advisory has been issued in view of the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the district on July 9. According to the advisory, all corporate and private offices in the […]

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Robots say they won’t steal jobs: AI press conference
Industry

Robots say they won’t steal jobs: AI press conference

Robots presented at an AI press conference said that they won’t steal jobs, however, it is expected they would increase in numbers and help solve global problems. Sophia, the first robot innovation ambassador for the UN Development Program said that robots could prove more promising in the field of government leadership. “I believe that humanoid […]

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Almost 50% of employees in India feel insecure in their jobs
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Almost 50% of employees in India feel insecure in their jobs

The year 2023 started on a layoff note so far in 2023, there have been 1,206 layoffs at tech companies with 315,916 employees impacted (1,672 people per day). In 2022, there were 1,557 layoffs at tech companies and 243,318 people impacted (667 people per day). The move of layoffs is part of a larger trend of tech companies cutting jobs and slowing hiring as investors become increasingly […]

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96% Opt for Hybrid Work Culture to Prioritise Mental Health
Industry

96% Opt for Hybrid Work Culture to Prioritise Mental Health

In a new survey released by FlexJobs, 96% of workers believe a remote or hybrid work arrangement would be best for their mental health. The Work Insights Survey has provided valuable insights into the changing landscape of the workplace and the experiences of working professionals. Additionally, Remote work has had a positive impact on mental health, […]

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Airtel is hiring for various roles; Internships & HR roles; Apply
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Airtel is hiring for various roles; Internships & HR roles; Apply

A leading global telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel Limited is hiring for various roles including internships and HR roles. Marketing Internships The company is hiring for the position of Marketing Intern. The company said, “We at Airtel are in the process of transforming our marketing processes across propositions, branding, insights, online growth, and customer lifecycle management using […]

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Google takes legal action against CCI, alleging favour to Amazon
Industry

Google takes legal action against CCI, alleging favour to Amazon

The tech giant Google takes legal action against India’s Competition Commission, alleging favouritism towards the e-commerce company Amazon. Earlier, Amazon had complained about its struggles to develop a modified version of the Android system due to Google’s restrictions. According to Google court filing consists of a comprehensive 1,004-page document. The CCI’s directive was aimed solely at […]

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Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari quits
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Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari quits

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari has quit the organization. In this role, he was responsible for Microsoft’s overall business and presence in India, leading engagement with policymakers, customers, business partners, and the industry ecosystem. He has been associated with the organization since September 2016 as per his LinkedIn bio. A […]

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Infosys Public Services expands to increase to 8,000 employees by 2024
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Infosys Public Services expands to increase to 8,000 employees by 2024

Infosys Public Services (IPS), a North America-based company of Infosys announced the opening of its new subsidiary, Infosys Public Services Canada, Inc. (IPS Canada) headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario with local offices in Mississauga ON, Calgary AB, and Burnaby BC. IPS Canada accelerates digital transformation for public sector organizations across the country, including federal departments, provincial ministries, municipalities, […]

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Elon Musk to sue Threads: ‘Competition is fine, cheating is not’
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Elon Musk to sue Threads: ‘Competition is fine, cheating is not’

Recently, Mark Zuckerberg just announced the initial version of Threads, an app built by the Instagram team for sharing text. This app will offer a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations. This social network platform is in the market to compete with Elon Musk’s Twitter. Meta’s CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg has announced the debut […]

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Flipkart employees to get cash payout from $700m Esop buyback
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Flipkart employees to get cash payout from $700m Esop buyback

An Indian e-commerce company, Flipkart is set to provide a one-time cash payout for its employees. According to a report by the Business Standard, The company will be providing a $700 million employee stock option (Esop) buyback and it will be disbursed by July 31. The Eligible current and former employees will receive approximately Rs 3,615 […]

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