Microsoft: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Mar 2021

Survey & Report

Microsoft forecasts the Next Great Disruption as Hybrid Work

Mar 23, 2021

Microsoft announces to reopen headquarters from March

Microsoft announces to reopen headquarters from March Microsoft on Monday announced to slowly reo...

Industry

Mar 22, 2021

Microsoft announces to reopen headquarters from March

IIM Bangalore sees strong placement season students get jobs

IIM Bangalore sees strong placement season students get jobs A total of offers were made to...

Jobs

Mar 2, 2021

Microsoft giving employees extra paid days off to ease pandemic stress

Microsoft giving employees extra paid days off to ease pandemic stress Microsoft told its employees ...

Jobs

Feb 25, 2021

Microsoft giving employees extra paid days off to ease pandemic stress

Jobs

Microsoft announces new Window Update to improve ‘Remote Working’

Microsoft announces new Window Update to improve ‘Remote Working’ Technology giant, Microsoft has announced its new Windows 10 update that is focused on improving remote work for users. Concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft’s next major update to Windows 10, Version 21H1, will be delivered in the first half of 2021 and will focus on improving […]

Feb 20, 2021

Jobs

FarEye plans to hire 100 techies in 2021 globally

FarEye plans to hire 100 techies in 2021 globally FarEye, a leading logistics platform has announced that it will further strengthen its global technology team. In order to completely capitalize on unprecedented demand from Retailers, Manufacturers, and Logistics & Transportation companies for the company’s industry-leading platform, the emerging SaaS unicorn will hire 100 techies globally […]

Feb 11, 2021

Jobs

Microsoft unveils new Employee Experience Platform — Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing, and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow of people’s work. Viva is designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive, with new experiences that integrate with the productivity and collaboration capabilities in Microsoft 365 and […]

Feb 5, 2021

Jobs

EY appointed as a Microsoft India Authorized Learning Partner

EY appointed as a Microsoft India Authorized Learning Partner Ernst & Young (EY) has been appointed as a Microsoft India authorized learning partner. EY has access to a large pool of Microsoft certified trainers and a strong technology consulting team with deep sector knowledge who will be closely involved in delivering Microsoft trainings. With Microsoft […]

Dec 30, 2020

Jobs

Cisco, Oracle, IBM Workers ‘Anxious’ About Job Cuts

Cisco, Oracle, IBM Workers ‘Anxious’ About Job Cuts Cisco, Oracle, and IBM topped a list of companies with employees that constantly feel anxious about losing their jobs, according to a recent survey conducted by Blind and released by job board Dice. The survey found that 62% of Cisco employees said that “yes, I am constantly anxious” about getting fired, which […]

Dec 25, 2020

Partnership

DXC Technology and Microsoft Collaborate for Modern Workplace Experience

DXC Technology and Microsoft Collaborate to Power a More Personalized, Intelligent, Secure and Modern Workplace Experience for Global Enterprises DXC Technology has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Microsoft to deliver a more personalized, intelligent, secure, and modern workplace experience to help companies to address rapidly evolving business challenges and customer and employee needs. DXC and […]

Dec 17, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant completes acquisition of Bright Wolf

Cognizant Completes Acquisition of Bright Wolf Accelerating Growth in Industrial IoT Services Cognizant has completed the previously announced acquisition of Bright Wolf, a privately-held technology services provider specializing in custom Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. A strategic systems integration and technology partner for industrial enterprises, Bright Wolf will enrich Cognizant’s […]

Nov 4, 2020

Partnership

Microsoft and Accenture partner to support startups in India

Microsoft and Accenture expand partnership to support startups Aiming to amplify the societal impact of emerging technology, Microsoft and Accenture are expanding a joint initiative announced earlier this year to support startups that are focused on solving critical business challenges related to sustainability and skilling. The immersive, hands-on program provides technology support to help startups build scalable […]

Oct 28, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to acquire AWS, Microsoft IoT Partner Bright Wolf

Cognizant to acquire AWS, Microsoft IoT Partner Bright Wolf Cognizant, today announced it has agreed to acquire Bright Wolf, a privately-held technology services provider specializing in custom Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for Fortune 1000 companies. Bright Wolf is certified by all major cloud providers and acknowledged as an expert in IoT. The company is […]

Oct 23, 2020

Jobs

Microsoft opting for more flexible workplace, new guidelines

Microsoft opting for a more flexible workplace, new guidelines Microsoft is allowing more of its employees to work from home permanently, the company announced on Friday. While the vast majority of Microsoft employees are still working from home during the ongoing pandemic, the software maker has unveiled “hybrid workplace” guidance internally to allow for far greater […]

Oct 11, 2020

Jobs

Microsoft: One-third of remote workers are facing burnout

Microsoft study: Close to one-third of Asia Pacific’s remote and first-line workers are facing increased burnout at work Workers in Asia Pacific are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as worry of contracting COVID-19, according to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report. On average, close to […]

Sep 29, 2020

Industry

Oracle wins TikTok bid, Microsoft proposal is rejected

Oracle wins TikTok bid, Microsoft proposal is rejected Satya Nadella-led Microsoft lost a bid to acquire TikTok in the US after the Chinese owner of the video-sharing platform chose Oracle to be its technology partner for its American operations, ahead of the September 20 deadline set by President Donald Trump that the popular app will […]

Sep 14, 2020