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Updated on: Dec 2025
Microsoft Elevate Azure Internship for Jan Batch, Apply by Dec
Employment

Microsoft Elevate Azure Internship for Jan Batch, Apply by Dec

Dec 26, 2025

Cognizant Microsoft Set Blueprint for the Frontier Firm Workforce

Cognizant has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at helping global en...

Partnership
Dec 23, 2025
Cognizant Microsoft Set Blueprint for the Frontier Firm Workforce

Wipro and Microsoft Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced a th...

Partnership
Dec 13, 2025
Wipro and Microsoft Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Microsoft to Onboard , Global Employers to NCS Platform

In a major initiative to bolster Indias workforce and global employment readiness, the Ministry of ...

Partnership
Dec 12, 2025
Microsoft to Onboard , Global Employers to NCS Platform
Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory D&I Scoring for Employees
Industry

Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory D&I Scoring for Employees

Microsoft has quietly eliminated Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) as a mandatory, company-wide core priority within its employee performance review system, marking a significant change in how the tech giant assesses staff accountability for these initiatives. The alteration, implemented via the company’s internal Connect system in recent months, removes the previous requirement for employees to detail their contributions […]

Dec 8, 2025
Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency
Industry

Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Google (Alphabet), Microsoft, and Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook)—have quietly ceased the public release of their annual workforce diversity reports. This decision ends a decade-long commitment to transparency regarding the gender and racial composition of their global workforces. It also marks a significant retreat from public-facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the sector. The cessation of […]

Nov 10, 2025
Microsoft Pledges to Train 1 Million UAE Residents in AI by 2027
Training

Microsoft Pledges to Train 1 Million UAE Residents in AI by 2027

Microsoft has significantly expanded its commitment to the UAE’s digital transformation, announcing the growth of its ‘Microsoft Elevate UAE’ initiative. This program, part of a broader global skilling effort, aims to equip one million people across the UAE with essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills by the end of 2027. The ambitious goal aligns directly with the UAE’s National AI Strategy […]

Nov 8, 2025
New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse
Technology

New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse

Microsoft has launched a new internal reporting mechanism called Trusted Technology Review, designed to allow employees to confidentially raise concerns about the ethical use and deployment of the company’s technologies. Microsoft integrated the feature into its existing Integrity Portal and announced it through an internal memo from President Brad Smith on November 5, 2025. This […]

Nov 7, 2025
Microsoft to Resume Hiring with AI-Focused Roles After Layoffs
Hiring

Microsoft to Resume Hiring with AI-Focused Roles After Layoffs

After a year marked by significant layoffs, Microsoft is preparing to resume hiring with a clear focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella during a recent podcast conversation with investor Brad Gerstner, where he outlined the company’s plan to grow its workforce in a “smarter and more leveraged” manner, […]

Nov 3, 2025
Microsoft Teams to Auto-Track Location via Wi-Fi—Is It Too Much?
Employment

Microsoft Teams to Auto-Track Location via Wi-Fi—Is It Too Much?

Microsoft Teams is set to roll out a new feature in December 2025 that will automatically detect when employees are present in the office by monitoring their connection to the organization’s Wi-Fi network. While the company positions this update as a productivity enhancement for hybrid workforces, the move has sparked widespread debate over workplace privacy […]

Oct 27, 2025
Microsoft Offers Virtual Internship in Artificial Intelligence, 100 Seats
Employment

Microsoft Offers Virtual Internship in Artificial Intelligence, 100 Seats

Microsoft and Rinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration, have announced an exciting virtual internship program, “Artificial Intelligence with Python“. This two-month internship offers aspiring tech enthusiasts a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most transformative technologies of the digital era. Program Overview The Artificial Intelligence with Python internship provides a comprehensive learning experience, […]

Oct 13, 2025
EY and Microsoft Launch Free AI Skills Passport for Indian Youth
Partnership

EY and Microsoft Launch Free AI Skills Passport for Indian Youth

EY India and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping India’s youth with essential artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above, with a focus on students and early-career professionals. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to bridge […]

Oct 13, 2025
Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption
Technology

Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption

Meta has joined Google and Microsoft in issuing a clear directive to employees: embrace artificial intelligence tools or risk falling behind. The company is intensifying internal efforts to integrate AI into daily workflows, making its usage a key metric in performance evaluations and team productivity. This move reflects a broader industry trend where AI proficiency […]

Oct 6, 2025
TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction
Layoffs

TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has denied reports suggesting that it plans to lay off as many as 30,000 employees. The company clarified that the actual reduction will be limited to 2% of its global workforce, amounting to around 12,000 employees. In a statement, TCS said: “These speculations are incorrect and […]

Oct 1, 2025
Microsoft Shifts to Hybrid Model, Citing AI Collaboration Needs
Work Model

Microsoft Shifts to Hybrid Model, Citing AI Collaboration Needs

Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its workplace policy, requiring employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting February 2026. The move marks the end of its pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely for up to 50% of the time without managerial approval. The […]

Sep 11, 2025
Microsoft Software Engineer Found Dead; No Foul Play Suspected
Demise

Microsoft Software Engineer Found Dead; No Foul Play Suspected

Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Indian-origin software engineer at Microsoft, was found dead at the company’s Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View, California, in the early hours of August 20. According to police reports and family accounts, Pratik had badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and was discovered unresponsive the next morning. […]

Sep 1, 2025