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Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
Amazon India strengthens inclusivity, collaborates with Indian Coast Guard
Amazon India has taken a step to promote inclusivity in the workplace by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Coast...
Amazon India signs MoU with 5 state governments to empower PwDs
Amazon India has entered into an agreement with the state governments of Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to provide employment to persons...
Amazon India held the 3rd Edition of AmazeWIT
Amazon hosted the 3rd edition of AmazeWIT – Amazon Women in Technology Conference today in Bengaluru, in line with Amazon’s commitment to upskill and provide...
‘Sight of crying co-workers is demotivating,’ says Amazon employee
Amidst massive layoffs at Amazon India, the atmosphere is becoming very grim according to an employee who described the scenes at work on an...
Amazon may let go hundreds in India as it closes verticals
Amazon India is expected to render hundreds of people jobless as it winds up Amazon Distribution, its wholesale e-commerce website. The e-commerce company is...
Rohit Johar joins Amazon as HR director, India
After a successful decade-long stint with Genpact, Rohit Johar, moves to Amazon as HR director, India. His last-held position at Genpact was that of...
Amazon India summoned by Labour Ministry over unethical layoffs
The Union Labour Ministry has reportedly sent a notice to Amazon India seeking an explanation with regard to the retrenchment of employees without serving...
NITES calls Amazon India layoffs illegal
About seven per cent of Amazon’s total global workforce of about 1.5 million, operates from India. With the tech giant reportedly set to cut...
Amazon India signs MoU to skill and employ persons with disabilities
Amazon India has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment...
Amazon India lets students shadow its senior leaders for a day
In a bid to help develop and nurture future leaders, Amazon India has announced its unique initiative, ‘ADayAtAmazon’. Under this initiative, two selected B-school...
Amazon India launches ‘Indian Military Talent Pool’ website
Amazon India is has launched a dedicated Indian Military Talent Pool website, which will cater exclusively to military veterans and transitioning service personnel, who...
Amazon launches 2 all-women delivery stations in Kerala
Amazon India has launched two delivery stations in Kerala, which will be operated by a 100 per cent all- women team. The stations, at...
Corporate samaritans rise to the occasion to help co-workers
Reeling under the effects of the raging second wave of the pandemic, the healthcare system in India has almost collapsed. With shortage of beds...
How Amazon India upholds diversity and inclusion
It is imperative to maintain a diverse workplace today. It brings in different perspectives and makes an organisation highly desirable for job aspirants. Amazon...
Amazon employee complains about working hours, gets fired
Vijay Gopal, the 31-year-old founder of the Forum Against Corruption (FAC) was allegedly fired after he raised his voice against Amazon Development Centre, Hyderabad,...
Amazon India launches 2nd all-women delivery station, promotes diversity
E-commerce company, Amazon, has established a delivery station in Kadi, in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, which is managed entirely by women. A total...
Amazon India offers flexible work-from-home options
In an attempt to ensure that its customers across the world enjoy a seamless online shopping experience, Amazon India is offering almost 20,000 temporary...
Raj Raghavan to move from Amazon to IndiGo as Sr VP-HR
After serving his notice period at Amazon, Raghavan will take up his new position at IndiGo in April.
Amazon creates 22000 job positions for the festive season
The electronic commerce company is gearing up to ensure efficient handling and timely delivery of orders.
Amazon India’s former HR head, Kinjal Choudhary joins Volvo Eicher as...
In between Choudhary had a short stint of seven months with China Fortune Land Development Co., where he was the senior director-HR.
What’s in a name: Do quirky job titles always work?
Do unusual titles really make a difference or can they place things out of context, leaving others scouting for details about the role?
Amazon ‘rekindling’ women’s second career innings
Through this initiative, ‘Rekindle’ Amazon endeavours to provide opportunities to support women, who intend to professionally reintegrate and recommence their job.
Amazon India to create over 7500 temporary jobs before ‘Great India...
Positions will mostly be in logistics to ensure smooth deliveries.
Myntra gets Manpreet Ratia as chief people officer from Amazon
Ratia will now drive key HR functions at Myntra with a focus on talent acquisition and retention for various levels and verticals.
Is it time for a Chief Happiness Officer?
Happiness of an employee does not necessarily depend on the manager or HR.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
Polmor Steel to expand in Telangana, create 100 more jobs
Polmor Steel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Polish company Polmor is gearing to expand in Telanga, where it already has facilities in the Automotive...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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