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Updated on: Jul 2022
Nivea India appoints Uma Raman as Director- Human Resources
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Nivea India appoints Uma Raman as Director- Human Resources

Jul 16, 2022

Microsoft cuts , jobs in restructuring, will hire more Report

American multinational technology corporation, Microsoftnbsphas announced that it will be slashing...

Industry
Jul 13, 2022
Microsoft cuts , jobs in restructuring, will hire more Report

Microsoft ICT Academy collaborate to launch cybersecurity skilling program

As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a robust cybersecurity ecosystem in the country, Micro...

Industry
Jun 25, 2022
Microsoft ICT Academy collaborate to launch cybersecurity skilling program

IIIT-Delhi records campus placement rate of . per cent

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi IIIT-Delhi has said it has surpassed the ca...

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Jun 23, 2022
IIIT-Delhi records campus placement rate of . per cent
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
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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
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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
SAP appoints Shweta Mohanty Roy as new Head- HR, India
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SAP appoints Shweta Mohanty Roy as new Head- HR, India

Software & technology solutions multinational company, SAP elevates Shweta Mohanty Roy as new HR- Head for India Business, Effective from April 11, 2022. Shweta is associated with SAP for the last 6 years, most recently prior to this, she was working as Vice-President- Global HR Business Partner for Enterprise Cloud Services and SAP Labs Network. She […]

Apr 12, 2022
These 8 companies have shifted to permanent WFH for all employees
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These 8 companies have shifted to permanent WFH for all employees

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing unprecedented changes in work-life; along with masks and sanitizers, working from home (WFH) became a lifestyle change for professionals. The remote work trend was initially forced on employees due to the pandemic, however, after two years remote working has become a new normal. Most of the employees (80%) admitted that they prefer […]

Feb 19, 2022
These 8 companies have shifted to permanent WFH for all employees
Work Model

These 8 companies have shifted to permanent WFH for all employees

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing unprecedented changes in work-life; along with masks and sanitizers, working from home (WFH) became a lifestyle change for professionals. The remote work trend was initially forced on employees due to the pandemic, however, after two years remote working has become a new normal. Most of the employees (80%) admitted that they prefer […]

Feb 16, 2022
Microsoft to fully reopen its headquarters on Feb 28
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Microsoft to fully reopen its headquarters on Feb 28

Microsoft has announced plans to fully reopen its offices in Washington State (its headquarters) on February 28, as Omicron-led Covid infections subside across the country. The company said that based on improving local health metrics, its Washington state work sites will move to the sixth and final stage of the hybrid workplace model, effective February 28. […]

Feb 16, 2022
Microsoft faces challenge cleaning up Activision Blizzard’s culture
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Microsoft faces challenge cleaning up Activision Blizzard’s culture

The success of Microsoft’s biggest deal ever is based on rehabilitating Activision Blizzard’s culture, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said after announcing a $ 69 billion transaction. To achieve this, Microsoft will demand that it deviate from its usual hands-free approach to acquisitions to address what constitutes the job of “cleaning up” fixing well-known game franchise […]

Jan 21, 2022