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Updated on: Jun 2023
Microsoft to train youth on AI, digital, and cybersecurity skills
Industry

Microsoft to train youth on AI, digital, and cybersecurity skills

Committed to empower youth in India with future-ready skills, Microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to train students and educators at government-led Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skills Training Institutions (NSTIs). As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will […]

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Meta WFH ends, people are asked to come office 3 days a week
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Meta WFH ends, people are asked to come office 3 days a week

An American multinational technology company formerly named Facebook, Meta WFH ends, employees are asked to come office 3 days a week. According to the media report, the company spokesperson said, “We’re committed to distributed work, and we’re confident people can make a meaningful impact both from the office and at home.” “We’re also committed to […]

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Does TCS warn employees to work from office, what is the reality?
Industry

Does TCS warn employees to work from office, what is the reality?

According to media reports, TCS has started sending memos to employees who are not completing at least 12 days of work from office (WFO) in a month. And in the memo, TCS also warned employees of potential disciplinary action who fail to follow the rostered office attendance. As per TOI report, employees are warned and […]

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Tata Chemicals appoints Rahul Pinjarkar as CHRO
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Tata Chemicals appoints Rahul Pinjarkar as CHRO

A part of the over US$ 110 billion Tata Group’s Tata Chemicals has appointed Rahul Pinjarkar as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective June 1, 2023. He has succeeded R Nanda who has recently retired from the position. Nanda will continue to be associated with the Tata Group in an Advisory capacity to facilitate the […]

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Zee Media appoints Pooja Duggal as Head HR for ZMCL
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Zee Media appoints Pooja Duggal as Head HR for ZMCL

Pooja Duggal has joined Zee Media Corporation Limited as Head Human Resources for ZMCL and its subsidiaries, based out of Noida office. Pooja has over 16 years of varied industry experience revolving around designing and execution of people strategy and solution to help business realise its overall objectives. Her last assignment was with HT Digital […]

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Meta employee reveals of being laid off twice: ‘It’s been grueling’
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Meta employee reveals of being laid off twice: ‘It’s been grueling’

Andrea Guzmán García-Luna, a former Meta employee has shared her experience and her struggles with mental health after being laid off by the company twice. Andrea Guzmán García-Luna shared a LinkedIn Post saying, “I’ve been laid off by Meta… TWICE. The first time was in February 2018 when the Instagram Community Team disintegrated. The second […]

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Air India Takes Learning to New Heights with Gurukul.AI Launch
Industry

Air India Takes Learning to New Heights with Gurukul.AI Launch

To enrich the learning experience of its employees, Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, has launched an innovative learning hub—Gurukul.AI. Gurukul.AI has been created in sync with Vihaan.AI, the airline’s five-year transformation programme, and will transform Air India into an organization that evolves through continuous learning. In sync with the emerging […]

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Unilever leadership changes: CFO Graeme Pitkethly To Retire
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Unilever leadership changes: CFO Graeme Pitkethly To Retire

Unilever announced that Graeme Pitkethly, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board of his intention to retire from the Company by the end of May 2024. The Board will now proceed with a formal internal and external search for his successor. Unilever CEO Alan Jope said: “I would like to thank Graeme for his tremendous […]

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Microsoft and Accenture have announced “Project Amplify program”
Industry

Microsoft and Accenture have announced “Project Amplify program”

Microsoft and Accenture have announced the third cohort of the Project Amplify program. In its latest edition, the program will support 13 Indian startups with solutions focusing on clean tech, circularity, regenerative agriculture, education and skilling. Aimed at improving millions of lives by addressing diverse challenges, the initiative offers hands-on support to help startups scale […]

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Work Trend Index: How AI will Change the way we work in India?
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Work Trend Index: How AI will Change the way we work in India?

Microsoft released the India findings of its flagship Work Trend Index 2023 Report, “Will AI Fix Work?” Bhaskar Basu, country head – Modern Work, Microsoft India, said, “As the nature of work evolves, AI promises to be the biggest transformation to work in our lifetimes. The next generation of AI will unlock a new wave […]

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ESIC is conducting Walk in Interview on 07 June 2023; Apply
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ESIC is conducting Walk in Interview on 07 June 2023; Apply

ESIC is conducting walk-in interviews that will be held on 07/06/2023 for recruitment (selection as well as empanelment) irrespective of category, for engagement of Senior Residents for 39 days, and extendable for another 39 days. The ESIC is conducting a “WALK IN INTERVIEW FOR RECRUITMENT OF SENIOR RESIDENT.” Minimum Qualification (a) MBBS with PG Degree/DNB/Diploma […]

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Grid India appoints Paresh Ranpara as Director- HR
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Grid India appoints Paresh Ranpara as Director- HR

Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid India), formerly known as Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has announced the appointment of Paresh Ranpara as Director-HR effective 31 May 2023. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating and implementing human resource policies, talent management, human resource development, and other strategic HR functions within the organization. The […]

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