Microsoft: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024

C-Suite Move

IBS Software appoints Somit Goyal as New Chief Executive Officer

Jun 18, 2024

Infosys a Top most valuable brand in the world

Kantar has released Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report . Holding the No. position...

Industry

Jun 13, 2024

Google Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles Report

According to several media reports the top two leading IT firms Google and Microsoft lay off hundred...

Layoffs

Jun 4, 2024

Google Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles Report

Info Edge India ropes in Neha Saxena Shenoy as EVP- HR

Indias premier online classifieds company, Info Edge India Ltd, appointed Neha Saxena Shenoy as Exe...

Appointments

May 17, 2024

Info Edge India ropes in Neha Saxena Shenoy as EVP- HR

Industry

Microsoft to offer AI, Cloud Skills for 200,000 people in Malaysia

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation and technology company announced it will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. The company’s investment includes: “We are committed to supporting Malaysia’s AI transformation and ensuring it benefits all Malaysians,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “Our investments in digital infrastructure and skilling […]

May 10, 2024

Industry

Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services

Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch a suite of cognitive assistants for financial services powered by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): Wipro GenAI Investor Intelligence, Wipro GenAI Investor Onboarding, and Wipro GenAI Loan Origination. Harnessing the power of GenAI, the Wipro cognitive assistants will […]

May 7, 2024

Industry

Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud

Microsoft has announced that the company will be investing US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. The company will have AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people and support for the nation’s growing developer community. Microsoft has announced a broader commitment to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people […]

Apr 30, 2024

Industry

Cognizant, Microsoft Partner to Expand Generative AI Adoption

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to offer Microsoft’s generative AI and Copilots to millions of users, aiming to revolutionize enterprise operations, improve employee experiences, and expedite innovation across various industries. Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant said, “That’s why we are investing $1 billion in generative AI […]

Apr 23, 2024

Social Media

Microsoft worker fired after over 30 years; reveals cause of layoffs

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Microsoft has recently laid off an employee after over 30 years of service. Jeff Bogdan, former Director of Learning and Development, Microsoft Windows shared the LinkedIn post saying, “My 33-year run with the wonderful Microsoft came to a close in February, when my job was eliminated. “I spent […]

Apr 17, 2024

Industry

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft Unite for Unified Workbench Launch

Tech Mahindra, renowned for its digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions, has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to introduce a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric. The workbench will help organizations accelerate the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and enable them to create complex data workflows with a simple-to-use interface. This workbench uses Microsoft Fabric, an […]

Apr 11, 2024

Appointments

DeepMind and Inflection Co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Microsoft has announced that Mustafa Suleyman, DeepMind, and Inflection Co-founder has joined the organization to lead Copilot. Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees:- I want to share an exciting and important organizational update today. We are in Year 2 of the AI […]

Mar 22, 2024

Industry

Microsoft Offers Various Certification Courses: Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft offers various certification courses for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. On the certification process, the company said, “Take charge of your career and become indispensable. From role-based certifications to new, scenario-specific applied skills, showcasing your proficiency with industry-trusted and verified credentials from Microsoft helps make you essential at your current […]

Mar 22, 2024

Appointments

Arun Kakatkar joins Microsoft India as Human Resources Leader

Microsoft India has appointed Arun Kakatkar as its Human Resources Leader. He replaces Ira Gupta at Microsoft. In his new role, Kakatkar will foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, align talent strategies with business goals, build strong leadership teams, and execute unified people strategies for organizational alignment and growth. This marks his second term with Microsoft, […]

Mar 20, 2024

Industry

Microsoft is offering various certification courses; Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is offering various certification courses for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. On the certification process, the company said, “Take charge of your career and become indispensable. From role-based certifications to new, scenario-specific applied skills, showcasing your proficiency with industry-trusted and verified credentials from Microsoft helps make you essential at your […]

Feb 24, 2024

Industry

Microsoft to skill and certify 75,000 women developers in India

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is focusing on skilling and certifying 75,000 women developers in India. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said, “Microsoft will expand its Code; Without Barriers program to India this month, as the company aims to democratize access to tech skills nationwide.” In order to address the gender […]

Feb 9, 2024

Industry

Microsoft to equip 2 million people with AI skill opportunities in India

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is dedicated to aiding India in its journey toward becoming an AI-focused nation. The dedication is in accordance with India’s objective of achieving self-sufficiency by nurturing a proficient AI workforce and enabling all sectors and industries to undergo transformation using AI. “India is uniquely positioned to make the promise […]

Feb 7, 2024