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Updated on: Aug 2022
Microsoft and SAP announce TechSaksham, a joint skilling initiative
Hiring

Microsoft and SAP announce TechSaksham, a joint skilling initiative

Aug 18, 2022

Microsoft to empower Indias million civil servants in Digital Literacy

Microsoft has partnered with Ministry of Skill Development amp Entrepreneurship MSDE, and Capaci...

Training
Aug 11, 2022
Microsoft to empower Indias million civil servants in Digital Literacy

Microsoft announces more job cuts, from consumer RD team

Microsoft, which laid off per cent or , employees in July, has asked around more employees...

Hiring
Aug 11, 2022
Microsoft announces more job cuts, from consumer RD team

LocoNav appoints Manav Jain as CHRO

The worlds fastest-growing AI-driven full-stack fleet tech company, LocoNav has announced the appoi...

Appointments
Aug 9, 2022
LocoNav appoints Manav Jain as CHRO
Abhijit Bhaduri starts his second stint at Microsoft
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Abhijit Bhaduri starts his second stint at Microsoft

Author, Columnist, Digital Transformation Coach, and talent management expert Abhijit Bhaduri has joined Microsoft in the Redmond HQ as part of the Talent, Learning, and Insights team. Earlier, he worked with Microsoft as HR Director from March 2008 to July 2009. Announcing the development on social media Abhijit said, “I joined Microsoft in the Redmond […]

Jul 29, 2022
Nivea India appoints Uma Raman as Director- Human Resources
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Nivea India appoints Uma Raman as Director- Human Resources

The world’s largest skincare brand, Nivea India has announced the appointment of Uma Raman as Director- Human Resources. Commenting on the appointment company said, “We welcome our new HR Director, Uma Raman on board. We look forward to Uma’s able leadership to help us achieve our vision of being Emerging India’s Most Loved & Trusted Skincare Brand as […]

Jul 16, 2022
Microsoft cuts 1,800 jobs in restructuring, will hire more: Report
Industry

Microsoft cuts 1,800 jobs in restructuring, will hire more: Report

American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft has announced that it will be slashing some jobs because it realigned enterprise teams and roles after the shut of its fiscal 12 months on June 30. Microsoft will let go “small number of employees” due to a “strategic alignment. The layoffs, affect lower than 1 percent of this total workforce […]

Jul 13, 2022
Microsoft & ICT Academy collaborate to launch cybersecurity skilling program
Industry

Microsoft & ICT Academy collaborate to launch cybersecurity skilling program

As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a robust cybersecurity ecosystem in the country, Microsoft India has announced the launch of the CyberShikshaa for Educators initiative in collaboration with the ICT Academy. In its first year, the program will skill faculty and higher education students from rural engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Assam, Uttarakhand, […]

Jun 25, 2022
IIIT-Delhi records campus placement rate of 98.10 per cent
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IIIT-Delhi records campus placement rate of 98.10 per cent

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has said it has surpassed the campus recruitment record for its current batch of students with a placement rate of 98.10 per cent. During the campus placement, the institute hosted 140 companies, among which 108 offered competitive salaries falling between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 47 lakh per annum. Several national and international companies […]

Jun 23, 2022
Wipro subsidiary Topcoder appoints Doug Hanson as CEO
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Wipro subsidiary Topcoder appoints Doug Hanson as CEO

Topcoder, a Wipro company and the world’s leading open talent platform for developers, designers, data scientists, and QA enthusiasts announced the appointment of Doug Hanson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new global role, Doug will be responsible for the success of Topcoder and its customers and partners. Subha Tatavarti, Chief Technology Officer, Wipro […]

Jun 18, 2022
Microsoft says it will not resist unionization efforts by employees
Industry

Microsoft says it will not resist unionization efforts by employees

Software giant, Microsoft President Brad Smith said on Thursday that Microsoft will not resist the unionization efforts by its employees. Microsoft recognizes employees legal right to choose to form or join a union, although they “will never need to organize to have a dialogue” with leaders, Smith said in a blog post on Thursday. “Recent […]

Jun 3, 2022
Microsoft is hiring for various roles, remote jobs, freshers can also apply
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Microsoft is hiring for various roles, remote jobs, freshers can also apply

Microsoft Corp, an American multinational technology company that produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services invites applications for freshers and experienced people hiring in India. In India, the company is hiring across the country, especially in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Noida. Microsoft has expanded its work-from-home policy and made it permanent […]

Jun 3, 2022
Sonata Software ropes in Balaji Kumar from L&T Infotech as CHRO
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Sonata Software ropes in Balaji Kumar from L&T Infotech as CHRO

Sonata Software, a global IT services, and technology solutions company has announced that Balaji Kumar has joined the Company as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR function globally. Balaji will be based out of the Company’s Corporate Office in Bangalore, India. In his last stint, Balaji was the Chief Human Resources Officer globally at […]

Jun 1, 2022
Microsoft slows hiring due to economic uncertainty
Industry

Microsoft slows hiring due to economic uncertainty

Software giant, Microsoft said it would be slowing down some of its hirings to become more cautious about adding staff. The company would be reducing the pace of hiring people for the software group that develops its Windows, Office, and Teams applications. If the company plans to expand its headcount, new hires for the software […]

May 27, 2022
Microsoft to double the budget for its employee salaries to retain them
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Microsoft to double the budget for its employee salaries to retain them

Software giant, Microsoft Corporation CEO Satya Nadella said in a memo to staffers that the company is increasing compensation for its employees as the labor market tightens and employees contend with increasing inflation. Microsoft has planned to “nearly double” its budget for employee salary increment and boost the range of stock compensation to give some workers by […]

May 17, 2022
Cairn Oil & Gas appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy as Deputy CHRO
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Cairn Oil & Gas appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy as Deputy CHRO

Cairn Oil & Gas has announced the appointment of Neha Saxena Shenoy as its Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, she will work closely with SBUs to drive enhanced business performance and attract the best talent, announced the company in a LinkedIn post. Prior to Cairn Oil & Gas, Neha worked with […]

Apr 19, 2022