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Updated on: Mar 2023
Meta former employee was paid Rs 1.5 crore salary to do nothing
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Meta former employee was paid Rs 1.5 crore salary to do nothing

A former Meta employee Madelyn Machado shared a video on TikTok revealing how she had nothing to do especially in the recruiting space at social media platform Meta for six months straight. And she also revealed that she was getting paid $190,000 (roughly Rs 1.57 crore) annually. In the Video (Click here to watch the […]

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Flipkart is providing training to PWDs to increase opportunities
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Flipkart is providing training to PWDs to increase opportunities

The Flipkart Foundation under the Flipkart Group, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, with its vision of facilitating an inclusive, equitable, empowered and sustainable society in India, is collaborating with Mitti Cafe, a chain of cafes that provides experiential training and employment to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Through this initiative, the Flipkart Foundation has supported […]

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Cognizant is inviting students for Free Virtual Experience Program
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Cognizant is inviting students for Free Virtual Experience Program

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant is inviting students applications for a free Virtual Experience Program. Commenting on the Virtual Experience Program the company said, “Business and technology have never changed faster. The opportunity has never been greater to create new customer experiences and launch new digital-based business models. That may […]

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Accenture to sack 19,000 employees in next 18 months
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Accenture to sack 19,000 employees in next 18 months

A leading global professional services company, Accenture will sack 19,000 employees which is nearly 2.5 percent of the company’s workforce. More than half of the layoffs would impact employees in its non-billable corporate functions. According to CNBC reports the layoff will be over a period of the next 18 months. CNBC-TV18 shared a tweet saying, “#NewsFlash | […]

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PwC India launches Cloud Technology Development Programme
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PwC India launches Cloud Technology Development Programme

PwC India announced the launch of​ a new​ Cloud Technology Development Programme, an 18-month long (three semesters) credit course on Salesforce training aimed at third-year computer engineering graduates and post-graduates (B.Tech and M.Tech students). The goal of the programme is to make the next generation of students future ready by equipping them with the skills […]

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Hybrid working model hampered and hurt women’s promotions, Report
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Hybrid working model hampered and hurt women’s promotions, Report

During the Covid-19 pandemic companies imposed working from home. Post the lockdown, companies adopted Remote or hybrid working models depending on the requirements. According to a recent study by New LEAD at Krea University – IWWAGE – Zoom report, the hybrid working model hampered and hurt women’s promotions and also widens gender biases. The main […]

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Infosys announces Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s retirement from Board
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Infosys announces Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s retirement from Board

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the retirement of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as Independent Director of the Board, effective March 22, 2023, upon completion of her tenure. The Board has appointed D. Sundaram as the Lead Independent Director of Company, effective March 23, 2023 based on the recommendation of Nomination […]

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Adecco Group is hiring for CEO for a one-month Internship
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Adecco Group is hiring for CEO for a one-month Internship

Adecco Group is hiring for CEO for a one-month Internship and the company has termed it as an “Intern with our executive leadership!.” This is an experience where you may get to travel to other locations, see new cultures, meet new people, make new friends, develop your employability, and boost your network big time. You […]

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Bengaluru company to hire chief meme officer at Rs 1 lakh a month
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Bengaluru company to hire chief meme officer at Rs 1 lakh a month

A company in Bengaluru is hiring a chief meme officer for a salary of Rs 1 lakh a month. Additionally, one can also refer a candidate for the position. Ajay Lakhotia, founder and CEO, StockGro, said, “The slightly unconventional role of the chief meme officer is exactly what we need to connect with our audience.” […]

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Bill Gates published a 7-page letter with his Predictions on AI
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Bill Gates published a 7-page letter with his Predictions on AI

Bill Gates has recently published a 7-page letter on AI and he has also summarized his predictions on AI’s future. AI will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. The entire industries will reorient around it. Additionally, the businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use […]

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‘Please resign’: Zuckerberg’s email, asks an employee to resign
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‘Please resign’: Zuckerberg’s email, asks an employee to resign

An old email from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on September 22, 2010, in which he is asking a Facebook employee to “please resign” came out in public for the first time on Tuesday. The email was shared by Internal Tech Emails on Twitter. The email read, “Lots of you saw the TechCrunch story over […]

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Tech Mahindra is hiring for hybrid jobs and fresher Off Campus
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Tech Mahindra is hiring for hybrid jobs and fresher Off Campus

One of the fastest-growing brands and amongst the top 15 IT service providers globally, Tech Mahindra is hiring for various roles globally and in India. Commenting on the hiring process company said, “If that’s your idea of a rewarding career, congratulations! You have arrived. The promise of giving you more opportunities of connecting, co-creating, and celebrating at work than […]

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