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Updated on: Mar 2023
IBM CEO thinks ChatGPT is taking white-collar jobs, it’s good thing
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IBM CEO thinks ChatGPT is taking white-collar jobs, it’s good thing

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a chatbot developed by OpenAI that is designed to generate human-like responses to natural language queries. It has been trained on a massive amount of text data from the internet, including books, articles, and web pages. ChatGPT can be used in a variety of applications, such as chatbots, virtual assistants, […]

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IBM is offering free STEM courses, Apply Here
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IBM is offering free STEM courses, Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, IBM is offering free STEM courses, Job skills, and credentials. Commenting on the courses the company said, “Earn digital credentials from IBM and other companies for free. These free credentials help you in your career development, show that you’re ahead of the curve, and that you have foundational knowledge and skill […]

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‘Your shift is over, please go home!’ startup’s work-life balance initiative
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‘Your shift is over, please go home!’ startup’s work-life balance initiative

An Indore-based startup, SoftGrid Computers, has started an initiative to shut down the system after work hours. A message will appear on the computer screen saying ‘Your shift is over, please go home!’ The companies generally favor exceeding the shift timings. However, SoftGrid Computers, an IT startup, has introduced a novel policy to ensure their […]

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How can HR leverage ChatGPT to enhance employee experience?
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How can HR leverage ChatGPT to enhance employee experience?

AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT is a conversational interface that can understand natural (i.e., human) language input and reply automatically. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is trained to follow the instructions in a prompt and […]

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Webandcrafts awards its employee with a Mercedes Benz
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Webandcrafts awards its employee with a Mercedes Benz

Even after many companies like Google and Amazon are laying off many employees, Webandcrafts awards its oldest employee with a luxury car. A global IT solutions company Webandcrafts has awarded the luxury Mercedes-Benz car to its invaluable employee. Founder and CEO Abin Jose Tom said, “Our employees are the backbone of our company and we are […]

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Simpl introduces few new leaves and employee benefits
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Simpl introduces few new leaves and employee benefits

India’s leading 1-tap checkout network, to promote a better work-life balance Simpl has announced new leave policies for all its employees. Simpl keeping the inclusion of a diverse workforce in mind the company has introduced the following leave policies: Speaking on the new leave policy, Sneha Arora, CHRO, Simpl said, “We curated this new leave […]

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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 […]

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Budget 2023 updates Income tax rebate limit raised to ₹7 lakh
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Budget 2023 updates Income tax rebate limit raised to ₹7 lakh

According to the media reports, Honorable Union Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023- 2024 on Wednesday as per the announcement calculations for the income tax will change. The Budget 2023: Comparison Between Old Vs New Slab Old Tax Slab According to the New Tax Slab In a comparison of the two […]

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Google delays Year-end bonus checks for employees
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Google delays Year-end bonus checks for employees

An American multinational technology company, Google has delayed the Year-end bonus checks for employees due to the transition to a new performance management system. According to the CNBC report, Google initially pays an 80% advance bonus to eligible employees. The advance bonus will be paid in January, and the remaining 20% in March or April. However, […]

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Swiggy rolls out ambulance services for delivery executives
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Swiggy rolls out ambulance services for delivery executives

Swiggy has rolled out ambulance services for delivery executives. The company’s mission is based on offering unparalleled convenience to consumers and also ensuring the safety and well-being of delivery executives. The delivery executives can reach out on the toll-free number: 1800 267 4242. Sometimes, making a call is not an option, and executives can tap the […]

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Shopify asked employees to just say no to meetings
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Shopify asked employees to just say no to meetings

A Canadian multinational e-commerce company, Shopify has announced that there is a rule that no meetings at all can be held on Wednesdays. Kaz Nejatian has shared the information through an official Twitter handle and said, “Meetings are a bug. Today, we shipped a fix to this bug at @Shopify. To start 2023, we’re canceling […]

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Pfizer India announces 12 weeks of paternity leave for employees
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Pfizer India announces 12 weeks of paternity leave for employees

An American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation, Pfizer India has announced 12 weeks of paternity leave for employees. In addition to paternity leave in case of any complexity, the employee will be allowed to take additional leaves under Pfizer’s leave policies including casual leave, elective holiday, and wellness days. Commenting on the new paternity policy, Shilpi Singh, […]

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