Tag: IIT Roorkee
IIT-Roorkee and Micron join forces for local workforce development
To foster innovation and cultivate a highly skilled local workforce, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee has formalised a collaboration with chipmaker Micron by...
35% hike in packages offered at IITs this placement season
Contrary to expectations, despite the ongoing pandemic, almost 60 per cent of the students who participated in the placement drives at the older Indian...
Vernacular.ai is gearing up to expand, double workforce
Four years ago, Vernacular.ai was established by two graduates from IIT-Roorkee. This AI-driven voice engine aims to improve customer experience, as it is equipped...
Job offers of Rs1.54 crore made to IIT Roorkee students
At the ongoing annual campus placement session at IIT Roorkee, three students of BTech final year were offered a salary of Rs 1.54 crore...
Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2019 held at IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee hosted the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2019, Software Edition recently. The nationwide event, which focuses on innovation and problem...
IIT Roorkee’s top 50% management students get an average package of...
Out of the 80 students, 71 got placed this year, while nine opted out of the placement process to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
AI Engineering Services staff call off strike planned for today
Thanks to the technicians of AI Engineering Services calling off a strike that they had earlier called for today, that is, 23 April, 2024,...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
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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....
