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Updated on: Oct 2023

Industry

EY Microsoft Green Skills passport programs free online program

Oct 4, 2023

Infosys with Microsoft to accelerate industry-wide adoption of generative AI

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced that it is co...

Industry

Sep 27, 2023

Microsoft Future Ready Talent, a free virtual internship Apply

In its continued endeavor to empower students to be future ready, Ministry of Education, All India C...

Industry

Sep 27, 2023

Microsoft Future Ready Talent, a free virtual internship Apply

KPMG brings global ESG Academy in collaboration with Microsoft

KPMG has launched the KPMG ESG Academy in collaboration with Microsoft and some of the worlds leadi...

Industry

Sep 24, 2023

KPMG brings global ESG Academy in collaboration with Microsoft

Industry

Govt. launches Skill India Digital to bring skilling initiatives together

To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities, and entrepreneurial support, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Skill India Digital (SID), a comprehensive digital platform aimed at synergizing and transforming the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape of India. The platform embodies the […]

Sep 14, 2023

Industry

Microsoft Offers Digital Skills Certification Courses; Apply

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is offering various certification courses that will benefit IT professionals. Microsoft Certifications Earn certifications that show you are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. Microsoft has certification paths for many technical job roles. Each of these certifications consists of passing a series of exams to earn certification. […]

Sep 9, 2023

CHRO Move

Freshworks Appoints Johanna Jackman as Chief People Officer

Freshworks Inc., has announced the appointment of Johanna Jackman as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO). Johanna joins the executive team and reports to Freshwork’s Chief Executive Officer Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside. Jackman will be responsible for the company’s global human resources strategy and operations, which oversees HR business partnerships, talent acquisition and […]

Aug 29, 2023

Hiring

Microsoft is inviting applications for Internship; Apply

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft in India is inviting applications for Silicon Engineer – Internship Opportunities. Responsibilities The Silicon team at Microsoft is seeking passionate, driven & intellectually curious engineers to join our CAD team. They are responsible for building & delivering the overall design system which includes the foundational automation, software solutions, methodology […]

Aug 24, 2023

Appointments

Microsoft appoints Puneet Chandok to lead India operations

Microsoft today announced Puneet Chandok’s appointment as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective September 1, 2023, he will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari. Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsoft’s businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further […]

Aug 1, 2023

C-Suite Move

HUL announces Neelam Dhawan as an Independent Director

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced the appointment of Neelam Dhawan (63) as an Independent Director on its Board, effective 1 August 2023, for five years. Ms. Dhawan is currently a Non-Executive Director at ICICI Bank Limited, Capita PLC, Fractal Analytics Pvt Ltd, Yatra Online Inc, and is the Chairperson of a startup, Capillary Technologies. She […]

Jul 25, 2023

Industry

Why is Google restricting internet access to 2,500 employees?

An American multinational technology company, Google is starting a new pilot program restricting some of its employees to use internet-free desktops. A Google spokesperson in an emailed statement said, “Ensuring the safety of our products and users is one of our top priorities,”. “We routinely explore ways to strengthen our internal systems against malicious attacks”, […]

Jul 19, 2023

Hiring

Microsoft in India Internship Opportunity; Check the Details

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft in India is hiring for Internships. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working […]

Jul 15, 2023

Layoffs

Microsoft laid off 276 employees in new job cut round

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft has recently laid off 276 employees in a new job cut round. A Microsoft spokesperson stated, “Organisational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business.” “We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our […]

Jul 11, 2023

Movement

Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari quits

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari has quit the organization. In this role, he was responsible for Microsoft’s overall business and presence in India, leading engagement with policymakers, customers, business partners, and the industry ecosystem. He has been associated with the organization since September 2016 as per his LinkedIn bio. A […]

Jul 8, 2023

Industry

TCS to upskill 25,000 engineers on Microsoft’s Azure Open AI

A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said that the company plans to train 25,000 engineers. This will provide these engineers certified in Microsoft’s Azure Open AI. TCS has also launched its new Generative AI Enterprise adoption offering for clients, making a bet on the rapidly […]

Jul 6, 2023

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Microsoft people slam CEO for raising profits by freezing pay hikes

Some angry Microsoft employees reportedly blasted their boss Satya Nadella on Thursday after he shared a message touting a “landmark year” at the tech giant — even as executives withheld raises, announced 10,000 layoffs in January, and frozen pay raises. Nadella lauded the company’s accomplishments in a missive shared on Microsoft’s internal message boards on […]

Jul 3, 2023