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Updated on: Dec 2025
Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory DI Scoring for Employees
Industry

Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory DI Scoring for Employees

Dec 8, 2025

Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Google Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms parent company of Facebookhave quietly ceased th...

Industry
Nov 10, 2025
Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Microsoft Pledges to Train Million UAE Residents in AI by

Microsoft has significantly expanded its commitment to the UAEs digital transformation, annou...

Training
Nov 8, 2025
Microsoft Pledges to Train Million UAE Residents in AI by

New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse

Microsoft has launched a new internal reporting mechanism called Trusted Technology Review, designed...

Technology
Nov 7, 2025
New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse
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
Microsoft AI Chief: Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss
Employment

Microsoft AI Chief: Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, has cautioned that the most pressing challenge posed by artificial intelligence is not widespread job loss, but the growing risk that many people may struggle to adapt to the rapid changes it brings. In a recent interview, Mustafa emphasized that while AI is unlikely to […]

Aug 27, 2025
Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries
Compensation

Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries

Microsoft employees have once again turned to crowdsourced spreadsheets to share detailed compensation data, offering a rare glimpse into the tech giant’s pay structures. The spreadsheet, which has already collected over 850 entries, includes self-reported information on base salaries, cash bonuses, and stock grants across various roles and divisions. While the data is unofficial and […]

Aug 21, 2025
Microsoft to Require Three Days in Office Under New Hybrid Policy
Work Model

Microsoft to Require Three Days in Office Under New Hybrid Policy

Microsoft is preparing to implement a stricter return-to-office (RTO) policy that will require employees to work from the office at least three days a week beginning January 2026. The move marks a significant shift from the company’s pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely up to 50% of the time without managerial […]

Aug 18, 2025
Microsoft CEO Outlines Shift to AI-Driven “Intelligence Engine”
Technology

Microsoft CEO Outlines Shift to AI-Driven “Intelligence Engine”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has declared a fundamental transformation in the company’s identity, stating that its long-standing role as a “software factory” is no longer sufficient. Satya outlined a new vision for Microsoft as an “intelligence engine,” focused on democratizing artificial intelligence and empowering users to build their own intelligent tools and solutions. This strategic […]

Aug 12, 2025