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Amazon India introduces WINS to empower women with night shift opportunities

Amazon India has introduced the Women in Night Shifts (WINS) initiative at one of its major Sort Centres in Haryana. WINS aims to establish...

AI monitors employee chats at Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron, and Starbucks

Several major companies, including Walmart, Delta, T-Mobile, Chevron, and Starbucks, are reportedly using an AI-powered platform called ‘Aware’ to monitor employee conversations on platforms...

Amazon alerts employees about generative AI tool usage

Amazon recently advised its employees to be cautious while using third-party generative AI tools for work, as reported by Business Insider. The company has warned...

Amazon’s French arm fined €32 million for ‘excessively intrusive’ employee monitoring

In a landmark decision that could have far-reaching implications for employee privacy, France's data protection watchdog, Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL),...

Amazon fined by French Watchdog to pay $35 million

The National Commission of Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), the French regulatory body, has announced a fine of 32 million euros($35 million) against Amazon France...

Amazon is letting go 5% of jobs in ‘Buy with Prime’...

Amazon recently revealed another set of job cuts, reducing positions within the 'Buy with Prime' section. That means, about 30 positions will have to...

Behind the cuts: Audible CEO justifies layoffs as essential for future...

In a move echoing similar cost-cutting efforts across Amazon, Audible's CEO Bob Carrigan has announced the reduction of approximately 5 per cent of the...

Tech layoffs bite again as Meta, Amazon, X and Google trim...

The once-booming tech landscape is experiencing a tectonic shift, marked by a wave of layoffs sweeping across industry titans like Amazon, Google, Meta (formerly...

Will livestreaming platform, Twitch let go 500 today?

Having witnessed many top-level exits in 2023, Twitch, the livestreaming platform that was acquired by Amazon about nine years ago, is all set to...

Amazon encourages staff to convey their wishes to mascot, Peccy

As the holidays approach, Amazon is helping employees with financial issues. The company asked the workers to reach out to their mascot for a...

No more free coffees for Amazon staff

Amazon introduced a programme that gives employees complimentary coffee, including lattes and cappuccinos, from the coffee shops in their Seattle and other office locations....

‘Amazon violated labour laws at JFK8, DYY6 facilities’: NLRB

A National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled that Amazon and its consultants violated labour laws by intimidating workers and using racial slurs at...

Now Amazon’s Alexa team to see job cuts

It hasn’t been long since Amazon reduced headcount in its music and gaming units. Now, there is to be job cuts in Amazon’s Alexa...

‘No promotions for staff if they don’t return to office’: Amazon

Failure to return to the office may hinder Amazon employees' chances of receiving promotions. Amazon has clarified that employees who do not adhere to...

Amazon India and AICTE partner to spread the WoW initiative nationwide

Amazon India and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have joined forces to expand the Women of the World (WoW) initiative nationwide....

Did Jeff Bezos offer Amazon employees $5K to quit?

Jeff Bezos, executive chairman, Amazon, reportedly made an annual offer to employees — $5,000 to quit. Aptly called the 'Pay to Quit' offer, it...

‘Comply with 3-days-in office or be fired’: Amazon to staff

Amazon is taking its three-days-in-office work mandate very seriously and clearly wants its employees to do so too. The company appears to be willing...

Amazon deploys robots at warehouses; maintains humans can’t be replaced

In a bid to “free up” its warehouse staff, so that they can focus on improved customer service and better delivery service, Amazon has...

The Washington Post to reduce headcount by 240 amidst dwindling subscriptions

Amidst dwindling subscriptions and advertisements, The Washington Post is looking to axe 240 jobs. It plans to bring these job cuts into effect by...

3.5 lakh jobs to be created by Amazon, Target this holiday...

While Amazon is set to hire 2.5 lakh people for full-time and part-time positions for its fulfillment centres and transportation divisions, Target will be...

3-day work from office mandatory: Amazon CEO’s ultimatum

In August 2023, Amazon US employees received a mail requiring them to work from the office three days a week. The company's approach to...

Goldman Sachs staff not too happy with 5-days-in-office mandate

Goldman Sachs is clearly serious about its employees’ presence in office for five days a week. However, many are unwilling to give up the...

Why are Amazon employees resigning?

In the second week of August 2023, Amazon employees in the US received a mail asking them to work from the office three days...

Is Amazon making injured staff continue working?

The first-aid centres, referred to as AmCare, located within Amazon warehouses in San Francisco are apparently instructing injured workers to return to their duties...

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...

Amazon employees secretly removed negative reviews for third-party sellers

According to recent reports, certain Amazon employees have been involved in assisting third-party sellers delete negative reviews about their products. These employees were allegedly...

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...
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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...
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Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition 

Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

Singapore government modifies foreign worker policy

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore has modified the foreign worker policy. As per the modifications, the minimum qualifying salary for foreign workers to...

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Morning breaks matter: Spain’s Supreme Court upholds labour rights

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of Spain declared that the duration of a morning coffee break and the time employees take to...

Now 4% DA hike for Assam government employees

The Assam government has announced a four per cent hike in dearness allowance or DA for government employees. New Year celebrations of the state,...
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IBM restructures workforce, cuts marketing and communications jobs

Tech giant IBM announced layoffs in its marketing and communications division, the latest move in a broader workforce restructuring focused on automation and emerging...

Synchrony to roll out 25 EVs for employees

Synchrony has rolled out 25 electric vehicles (EVs) tailored for employee commuting. These eco-conscious vehicles will be easily accessible to all Synchrony employees, presenting...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

Q. How would you define the culture at GE? A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
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