Tag: Digital Transformation
nRoad strengthens operations in India with expansion of Pune office
nRoad, a pivotal player in AI-driven unstructured content processing, is enhancing its foothold in the Indian market via a strategic expansion of its Pune...
Jaguar Land Rover to hire those let go by Meta, Twitter
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is looking out for talent in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, as well as autonomous driving,...
Abhijit Bhaduri to be part of talent, learning & insights team,...
Abhijit Bhaduri, who was once chief learning officer at Wipro from 2009 to 2016, has joined Microsoft’s talent, learning and insights team, at the...
Wipro is expanding in Norway
As part of its expansion plan, Wipro is set to enhance its team in Norway, which is emerging as one of the most successful...
How Poonawalla Fincorp is adapting to new ways of working
Poonawalla Fincorp, the Pune-based non-banking financial company, which employs more than 5000 people in the country, is going through a major digital and cultural...
Big 4 to hire 80,000 across India
With a surge in demand for consulting services, thanks to the accelerated digitisation across companies during the pandemic, the Big Four are seeking more...
Is digital transformation less about technology & more about mindset?
It was in 2011 that GE endeavoured to initiate a digital transformation effort. The Company started a new venture called GE Digital, in 2015,...
UST has 10,000 tech jobs on offer in 2021
UST, the California-based digital transformation-solutions firm, is on the lookout for talent in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), cybersecurity, robotic process...
Pearson appoints Siddharth Banerjee as managing director for India & Asia
Learning company, Pearson, has roped in Siddharth Banerjee as managing director, India and Asia. Banerjee has moved in from Games 24x7 where he was...
New Power Couple, CHRO & CIO, help sail through the pandemic
With remote work becoming the norm ever since the pandemic struck, organisations have felt an urgent need to completely digitise many work processes. Most...
Synechron to boost India operations, hire 2,000
Synechron, the digital transformation consulting firm, is all set to expand its India team by about 2,000 professionals. The objective is to give a...
47% Indian tech firms ready to offer flexibility to lure talent:...
Due to the pandemic, the year 2020, saw the hiring activity plummeting. There was an 18 per cent dip in hiring in India last...
HCL to facilitate Airbus’ digital transformation journey for 5 years
HCL Technologies, as a ‘preferred partner’ for Airbus, has entered into a five-year digital workplace services agreement with the latter. The Company will set...
Boeing to make workforce lean, lay off 600 employees
As part of Boeing’s efforts to ensure efficiency by operating as a leaner and more streamlined organisation, The Company will
will begin outsourcing information technology...
How Tech Mahindra’s digital transformation journey gets a boost
Facial recognition attendance system, gamification of values and culture, and ‘Dext’ are additions to its digital journey to enhance employee experience.
Top skills required for digital transformation
Those leading digital transformation need other soft skills in addition to technological expertise.
Common myths about digital transformation of organisation
HR Katha breaks a few myths associated with digitisation.
How to prepare your organisation for digital transformation
Digital transformation has to be a planned activity because even though a business is all set for this mega change, there could be digital shocks for functioning systems.
Not ‘technology’ but ‘culture’ a roadblock in digital transformation of organisations
When it comes to digital transformation of organisations, employees and the leadership are on different tangents.
How HR played a strategic business role in digital transformation of...
This transformation was to affect not only the business but people as well. The HR team ensured that there was a new reward mechanism, a new talent acquisition model and also maintained the learning curve in the new environment.
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
Spotify’s layoff fallout: CEO admits challenges despite profits
Spotify, the music-streaming platform, made headlines last December when it executed its largest ever round of layoffs under the leadership of Daniel Ek, CEO,...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
DIALOGUE
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....
