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Updated on: Aug 2022
Microsoft announces more job cuts, from consumer R&D team
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Microsoft announces more job cuts, from consumer R&D team

Microsoft, which laid off 1 per cent or 1,800 employees in July, has asked around 200 more employees to go, this time from one of its customer-focused R&D projects, the media reported on Wednesday. According to posts on Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, the recent layoffs have also impacted contracted recruiters across several locations. A Business Insider report […]

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LocoNav appoints Manav Jain as CHRO
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LocoNav appoints Manav Jain as CHRO

The world’s fastest-growing AI-driven full-stack fleet tech company, LocoNav has announced the appointment of Manav Jain as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Manav will be responsible for creating a strategic roadmap for LocoNav’s growth journey worldwide, aligning it to the larger HR pillars, and driving a positive impact on the organization’s […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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Microsoft & ICT Academy collaborate to launch cybersecurity skilling program
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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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