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Updated on: Mar 2023
Amazon posted nearly openings for approved positions
Industry

Amazon posted nearly openings for approved positions

Mar 24, 2023

Amazon employee disappointed my first job ended so soon

The year started on a layoff note many Tech companies have sacked lakhs of employees. So far in...

Layoffs
Mar 21, 2023
Amazon employee disappointed my first job ended so soon

Amazon second round of layoffs to sack , employees

An American technology company, Amazon has said that the company is sacking , more employees in ...

Layoffs
Mar 21, 2023
Amazon second round of layoffs to sack , employees

Simpl appoints Neha Dixit as Vice President- People Operations

Indias leading -tap checkout network, to promote a better work-life balance Simpl has appointed Ne...

Appointments
Mar 7, 2023
Simpl appoints Neha Dixit as Vice President- People Operations
Engineering Colleges face tough placement season amid hiring slowdown
Industry

Engineering Colleges face tough placement season amid hiring slowdown

By the reports of the Economic Times, engineering colleges have witnessed a tough placement season due to the hiring slowdown. Harpreet Singh Saluja, Founder-President of Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate said, “This situation will remain till the U.S. economy recovers” The companies have initially delayed the onboarding of the employees and also reduced the salary […]

Feb 28, 2023
Amazon Web Services re/Start FREE training program for cloud careers
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Amazon Web Services re/Start FREE training program for cloud careers

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has introduced a re/Start workforce development training program. What is Amazon Web Services re/Start Training program? This program prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply. The program is free to the learner and focused […]

Feb 24, 2023
Amazon is likely to cut salaries of some employees by 50%
Compensation

Amazon is likely to cut salaries of some employees by 50%

According to Business Insider reports, an American multinational technology company, Amazon corporate is likely to cut the salary of some employees by 50 percent. Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy said, “The result is that compensations are impacted. And that is difficult. All of that is difficult.” “But I am quite optimistic that we have the chance […]

Feb 23, 2023
Amazon asks employees to ‘work from office’ thrice a week
Work Model

Amazon asks employees to ‘work from office’ thrice a week

An American multinational technology company, Amazon has asked employees to be in office at least three days a week from May 1. In a recent post on Amazon’s blog, chief executive Andy Jassy wrote the decision that was taken at a meeting earlier this week. The below message was shared by Andy Jassy with the […]

Feb 18, 2023
Amazon WOW 2023 invites diversity applications from 2024/25/26 batch
Hiring

Amazon WOW 2023 invites diversity applications from 2024/25/26 batch

Amazon WoW is a networking platform for all women engineering students in India. The platform connects the students to Amazon leaders, recruiters, and the broader Amazon community. What is this platform? The platform provides an opportunity to participate in skill-building sessions, utilize available resources, converse with alumni on their career experiences, and be acquainted with […]

Feb 7, 2023
Amid Layoffs, an Indian tech company gifted cars to its employees
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Amid Layoffs, an Indian tech company gifted cars to its employees

Even after many companies like Google and Amazon are laying off many employees the Indian tech company Tridhya Tech has gifted cars to its employees. Indian Tech company Tridhya Tech, a global leader providing digital transformation services, felicitated 13 employees with 13 cars as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication towards […]

Feb 3, 2023
Amazon workers reveal their toilet breaks were timed
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Amazon workers reveal their toilet breaks were timed

As per BBC reports, An American multinational technology company, Staff of Amazon Coventry warehouse in the UK workers have revealed that their toilet breaks were timed. The workers of the Coventry warehouse recently signed up to join the GMB union. The employees have been on strike for several days in London over wages and severe working conditions. As […]

Jan 31, 2023
CoreStack appoints Ex-IndiGo Raj Raghavan as CHRO
CHRO Move

CoreStack appoints Ex-IndiGo Raj Raghavan as CHRO

An AI-powered multi-cloud governance solution company, CoreStack has announced the appointment of Raj Raghavan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). To meet this growth need, Raj Raghavan will lead CoreStack’s HR function globally, crafting talent acquisition strategies and continuing to promote CoreStack’s values-driven culture. Raj joins the company with extensive management experience at Amazon, GE, […]

Jan 30, 2023
Amazon Air takes off in India, creating jobs in the local economy
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Amazon Air takes off in India, creating jobs in the local economy

Amazon India has launched Amazon Air, making it the first e-commerce company in the country to have a dedicated air cargo network. It will utilize the cargo capacity of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Quikjet Cargo Airlines. Each Amazon Air aircraft will ship thousands of packages every day and fly across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, […]

Jan 24, 2023
Amazon HR Head told employees in an email about more job cuts
Layoffs

Amazon HR Head told employees in an email about more job cuts

Tech giant, Amazon is laying off more than 18,000 employees which was 80% more employees than previously planned. The company has also stopped corporate hiring across. Earlier, Amazon delayed the joining dates for some university graduates until the end of 2023 due to cost-cutting efforts. Earlier, The onboarding of the employees was expected to be completed by […]

Jan 21, 2023
BluePi appoints Monika Marwah as HR Director
Appointments

BluePi appoints Monika Marwah as HR Director

A purpose-led organization, BluePi has announced the appointment of Monika Marwah as HR Director. Monika Marwah has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as HR Director at BluePi!” Commenting on the appointment, Pronam Chatterjee, Co-founder and CEO, BluePi Consulting said, “We have always […]

Jan 18, 2023
Amazon HR people turn from hiring to seeking jobs themselves
Layoffs

Amazon HR people turn from hiring to seeking jobs themselves

Bloomberg | Amazon: With job cuts mounting across tech, finance, and other industries, why wait to get fired when you can skip directly to being hired? The move, called “career cushioning,” involves lining up a plan B while still fully employed, especially when job cuts are imminent. This is usually done discreetly — perhaps a networking […]

Jan 16, 2023