Tag: Andy Jassy
‘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 to reduce workforce at Fresh grocery outlets
Headcount is being reduced at Amazon’s 40+ Fresh grocery stores across the US. The retailer is doing away with the ‘zone lead’ role, that...
Amazon to invest $15 billion in India, create 20 lakh jobs
Following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon, has said that the company will invest $15 billion in India. Considering...
Staff unhappy with Amazon’s ‘return to office’ directive
When the CEO of Amazon mandated that employees return to office for a minimum of three days a week, staring May 2023, he wouldn’t...
Will Amazon now lay off 20,000 instead of 10,000?
In mid-November, it was reported that Amazon, the technology and ecommerce giant, was planning to lay off as many as 10,000 employees in the...
Will Amazon layoffs spill into 2023?
According to a note sent by Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon, to the employees, it has been mentioned that Amazon will continue to reduce headcount...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
Uncertainty continues for Byju’s staff; next NCLT hearing on 6 June
With the National Company Law Tribunal fixing the next hearing of the Byju’s case on 6 June, the employees continue to be uncertain of...
Granting childcare leave is Constitutional duty: SC
The Supreme Court recently observed that denying childcare leave or CCL to women is a violation of Constitutional Duty. It stated that childcare leave...
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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....
