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Updated on: Sep 2023

Industry

Govt. launches Skill India Digital to bring skilling initiatives together

Sep 14, 2023

Microsoft Offers Digital Skills Certification Courses Apply

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is offering various certification course...

Industry

Sep 9, 2023

Microsoft Offers Digital Skills Certification Courses Apply

Freshworks Appoints Johanna Jackman as Chief People Officer

Freshworks Inc., has announced the appointment of Johanna Jackman as the companys new Chief People ...

CHRO Move

Aug 29, 2023

Freshworks Appoints Johanna Jackman as Chief People Officer

Microsoft is inviting applications for Internship Apply

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft in India is inviting applications for Si...

Hiring

Aug 24, 2023

Microsoft is inviting applications for Internship Apply

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

Industry

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

Training

Microsoft announces new free AI skills initiative training course

Microsoft announced a new AI Skills Initiative to help people and communities around the world learn to harness the power of AI. The new initiative, part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs program, includes new, free coursework developed with LinkedIn; a new grant challenge with data.org for organizations to create new ways of training, upskilling and reskilling workers […]

Jun 30, 2023

Industry

Microsoft AI training program and grant challenge; last date Aug 15

data.org with support from Microsoft Corp., launched Generative AI Skills Challenge, a global grant for organizations to help train and upskill teams to use generative AI. This global grant will support organizations driving skilling and economic growth, especially those focusing on fair and community-led implementations of generative AI skills programs, with historically marginalized populations around the […]

Jun 29, 2023

Industry

Tata Power, Amazon India’s most attractive employers in 2023

Tata Power emerged as the most attractive employer brand in India in 2023, followed by Amazon and Tata Steel, according to research by HR organization Randstad India. The top 10 most attractive employer brands in India: The Randstad Employer Research Report 2023 is an independent survey that is a representative employer brand research based on […]

Jun 22, 2023

Industry

HCLTech is developing skills in AI to certify 10,000 engineers

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and Microsoft announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to help enterprises leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) and develop joint solutions to enable businesses to achieve better outcomes and enhance business transformation. Leveraging HCLTech’s deep domain expertise across various industries and Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, clients will benefit from […]

Jun 16, 2023