Gen AI: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024
Randstad Digital acquires Torc, AI-powered talent marketplace
Merger & Acquisition

Randstad Digital acquires Torc, AI-powered talent marketplace

Randstad NV, the world’s leading talent company has announced that Randstad Digital has acquired Torc – a next-generation AI-powered talent marketplace platform. Torc with more than 25,000 digital talent enrolled worldwide, with a specific current emphasis on LATAM, the US & India. This acquisition allows Randstad Digital, a leading digital enablement company, to further accelerate […]

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92% of Indian Workers Adopt AI shows Work Trend Index 2024
Survey & Report

92% of Indian Workers Adopt AI shows Work Trend Index 2024

Microsoft and LinkedIn have released the India findings of the 2024 Work Trend Index on the state of AI at work. The report titled, “AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part” shows how, in just one year, AI is influencing the way people work, lead and hire. The report spotlights employees’ strong […]

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Microsoft to offer AI, Cloud Skills for 200,000 people in Malaysia
Industry

Microsoft to offer AI, Cloud Skills for 200,000 people in Malaysia

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation and technology company announced it will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. The company’s investment includes: “We are committed to supporting Malaysia’s AI transformation and ensuring it benefits all Malaysians,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “Our investments in digital infrastructure and skilling […]

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Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services
Industry

Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services

Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch a suite of cognitive assistants for financial services powered by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): Wipro GenAI Investor Intelligence, Wipro GenAI Investor Onboarding, and Wipro GenAI Loan Origination. Harnessing the power of GenAI, the Wipro cognitive assistants will […]

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ShellKode and AWS launch “EmpowerHer” to train 1 lakh Women
Industry

ShellKode and AWS launch “EmpowerHer” to train 1 lakh Women

ShellKode, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), unveiled “EmpowerHer,” aiming to train 100,000 women developers with skills in Gen AI technology. This initiative seeks to empower women for the future, leveraging AWS resources for comprehensive training and support, and fostering a diverse and inclusive tech community. Dedicated to democratizing next-gen AI, this groundbreaking initiative […]

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Wipro to Transform Nokia’s Digital Workplace Services
Industry

Wipro to Transform Nokia’s Digital Workplace Services

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it has been selected by Nokia to overhaul its employee service desk and provide seamless, real-time IT support to a global network of employees. The Wipro team is tasked with crafting a tailored AI-driven, cloud-centric platform for Nokia’s workforce spanning 86,700 users across […]

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Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud
Industry

Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud

Microsoft has announced that the company will be investing US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. The company will have AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people and support for the nation’s growing developer community. Microsoft has announced a broader commitment to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people […]

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HCLTech to train 50,000 employees in Generative AI
Industry

HCLTech to train 50,000 employees in Generative AI

HCLTech, a leading global technology firm, aims to train 50,000 employees in Generative AI this year. The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to equipping its workforce with advanced skills in emerging technologies to stay competitive in the dynamic tech landscape. C. Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech said, “Generative AI opportunities are what it is […]

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Cognizant, Microsoft Partner to Expand Generative AI Adoption
Industry

Cognizant, Microsoft Partner to Expand Generative AI Adoption

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to offer Microsoft’s generative AI and Copilots to millions of users, aiming to revolutionize enterprise operations, improve employee experiences, and expedite innovation across various industries. Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant said, “That’s why we are investing $1 billion in generative AI […]

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IKEA to train nearly 3,000 workers and 500 leaders in AI
Industry

IKEA to train nearly 3,000 workers and 500 leaders in AI

Ikea, a Swedish multinational, aims to equip about 3,000 employees and 500 leaders with AI literacy training. Under this initiative, a diverse array of courses is offered, meticulously designed to cater to the distinct requirements of employees across different hierarchical levels and career paths within the organization. The courses span from AI Fundamentals, open to […]

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Infosys to skill up its employees on Intel product portfolio
Industry

Infosys to skill up its employees on Intel product portfolio

Infosys, a top player in next-gen digital services and consulting, and Intel, renowned for computing innovation, have announced an expanded strategic partnership. Their aim is to aid global enterprises in expediting their AI initiatives. This collaboration signifies a joint commitment to leveraging expertise and resources to empower businesses worldwide in navigating and implementing AI solutions […]

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HCLTech to Train 25,000 Engineers on Google Cloud Gen AI
Industry

HCLTech to Train 25,000 Engineers on Google Cloud Gen AI

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced an expanded alliance with Google Cloud to create industry solutions and drive business value with Gemini, its multimodal large language AI model. HCL Technologies (HCLTech) plans to empower 25,000 engineers with training on Google Cloud’s cutting-edge GenAI technology. This initiative aims to enhance client support throughout various […]

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