Tag: Google
HR head of Google to move to new role
Eileen Naughton, chief of human resources, Google, is quitting to take on a new position, even while there is a growing conflict between the...
TripAdvisor plans to layoff 200
Close on the heels of the layoffs at Oyo, the online travel information providing company, TripAdvisor, is also planning to downsize. About 200 employees...
Sundar Pichai to take home $242 million as salary package and...
Sundar Pichai, who is now CEO, Alphabet Inc. too, will be receiving an annual salary of more than $242 million, including performance-based stock awards...
Lawsuit accuses Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla of abetting use of...
A lawsuit filed in Washington, by International Rights Advocates, is demanding damages from some of the big names in the technology space, including Google,...
Google under inspection by the NLRB for firing four employees
In a recent turn of events, the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) of the US has officially begun its inquiry into Google’s practices following...
Google accused of firing employees for speaking out
Four employees of Google, who recently got terminated, will be filing charges against the Company alleging unfair labour practices. They believe they were fired...
Google staff question company’s accountability and transparency
On 22 November, Friday, around 200 employees staged a protest against Google’s alleged attempts to silence the workforce. The American multinational technology company recently...
Google terminates employee for leaking official documents to media
Taking strict action against its employees for violating company policy and participating in activism at work, Google has terminated one employee and sent two...
Google employees accuse employer of monitoring their meeting requests
Google is again making headlines with its operations and policies. Its employees have alleged that an internal surveillance tool developed by the Company is...
Google to create 250,000 new training opportunities for American workers over...
Google has pledged to train 250,000 Americans to take on technology jobs in the future. It has committed to a White House programme aimed...
Google spells out employees’ rights clearly
According to a settlement with the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB), Google has been required to post a list of employees’ rights. Most of...
Former Google employee accused of stealing trade secrets
Anthony Levandowski, who was an engineer and one of the founding members of the self-driving car project at Google, was accused of stealing trade...
Google issues policy against non-work discussions at office
Google issues policy to stop non-work discussions at the workplace. It warns against office conversations on the latest news or any debate topic and...
Internal memo by Google employee alleges pregnancy discrimination
Google has once again been accused of discrimination and retaliation, and this time by a pregnant employee. The concerned employee sent a detailed internal...
IBM fired almost a lakh employees in five years
IBM is reported to have laid off almost 100,000 employees in the past five years, in trying to ensure a more millennial-dominated workplace.
An ex-vice...
Employee activism is reaching serious levels
Sit-outs and protests amongst the labour class in the manufacturing units are not new to businesses. Through these protests the workers either raise their...
Google staff told to eschew Pride protests
Google has conveyed to its staff through an internal memo that Pride protests are a violation of the Company’s code of conduct, and therefore,...
Mark Zuckerberg losing popularity among employees
Employees at Facebook seem to like their CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, much less now. According to a survey by Glassdoor, for the very first time...
Google employees seek meeting with Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet
Employees of Google are demanding that Larry Page, CEO, Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, meet them and resolve their issues.
The group of employees...
Women staff at Google speak up about culture of retaliation
Two women employees of Google, who were the force behind the walkout by Google staff last year, have revealed that the Company has retaliated...
Google executive accused of sexual harassment paid hefty exit package
Former senior VP of Google, Amit Singhal, had resigned from the Company following investigations into sexual harassment allegations. However, it has come to light...
Google employees seek equal treatment for contract staff
When the policies pertaining to handling of sexual harassment cases at Google were revised and updated recently, the Company did not factor in its...
Google will change the manner of handling sexual misconduct cases
Google has committed to changing the way it handles sexual misconduct cases, following its workforce staging a walk-out from its offices across the globe...
Google employees stage walk-out in protest of sexual misconduct
Google employees across the world abandoned their desks at 11 a.m. on November 1, as a mark of protest at the manner in which...
Google employees make themselves heard
They voiced their demand for a role in evaluating company projects so that they do not end up as partners in any crime.
Google’s AI technology, a threat to call-centre jobs
Google partners with Cisco and Genesys to build artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will replace some of the work in call centres.
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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Elon Musk issues apology over low severance packages
In an email sent to his employees,Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, has formally apologised for what he termed as "incorrectly low" severance packages. This comes...
AuthBridge gets Payal Aggarwal as VP-HR
AuthBridge Research Services has appointed Payal Aggarwal as its new vice president-human resources. In her new capacity, Aggarwal will play a pivotal role in...
Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
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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....
