Tag: IIT
Are IIT Delhi students disappointed with placements?
Dejected students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi seem to be relying on off-campus modes to land good jobs. Many have been...
Merely 5.5% of IITians bagged Rs 50 lakh package
If you are thinking that all the top students of the top Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) managed to receive big pay packages, you...
Samsung announces plan to hire 1000 engineers across India
With an aim to strengthen its focus on innovation and new-age technology, Samsung is planning to hire 1000+ engineers for its research and development...
AdmitKard to expand team of 150 by 66% in 4 months
AdmitKard, the edtech startup, which simplifies access to higher education opportunities, is on an aggressive hiring spree. It plans to onboard around 100 employees,...
TresVista to hire 150+ in 3 months, in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore
TresVista, the global outsourcing firm, is looking to expand its research and investment department by about 150 plus, over the next three month. The...
IIT-Delhi to set up office of D&I, appoint Dean – D&I
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is gearing to establish a diversity & inclusion (D&I) office on campus with the objective of making...
How Bizongo is democratising executive coaching
Bizongo, an early startup co-founded by three IIT pass outs, providing supply chain technology, has initiated a leadership development programme, to harness the power...
$1 mn in funds for Wishup
Wishup, the 6-year old remote employee platform, received a funding of one million dollars from Orios Venture Partners. The startup will use this capital...
Testbook to tie up with universities and IITs for job-prep programme
Testbook.com, the Indian government job preparation ed-tech platform, will now offer a 360-degree ‘’Skilled Campus Programme’ for students, across over 50 universities and colleges,...
2,500 to be hired by RBEI from campuses in 2021
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI), is looking to expand its India workforce by 2,500 in 2021. The biggest offshore development centre for...
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...
Day 1 of IIT placements-130 job offers, 276 PPOs for Kharagpur
Online placements have begun across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the country. On day one of the drive at IIT Kharagpur, final...
EY India strengthens digital offerings,acquires AI-startup, Spotmentor Technologies
EY India, the global IT consulting firm, has acquired Spotmentor, a Gurugram-based tech startup, launched by four IIT alumni. The acquisition will help EY...
Job offers made to IIT, IIM students getting revoked
It wasn’t long ago that successful campus interviews at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), had happy...
Axis Bank to hire from IITs, ISB and National Institute of...
Recently, about 15000 employees quit the Bank being unable to cope with the pressure and changes post digitisation.
Axis Bank was struggling with attrition, with...
IIT-Kharagpur bags record placement offers in the first phase
During the first phase of its placement season, the career development centre at the Kharagpur campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-KGP) reached...
IIT Madras students receive 102 job offers
Almost 20 companies participated at the start of the placement season at IIT Madras. About 102 offers have been made to students till now,...
Skillate raises $1M in Pre Series A round funding
Skillate, the tech startup, recently raised $1 million in a pre-series A funding from a host of angel investors, such as Mynavi Corporation, Incubate...
Dearth of teaching staff at IITs and NITs
According to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry, the engineering institutions of the country including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National...
Cognizant will hike remuneration of entry-level engineers in India
American multinational IT services provider, Cognizant, is expected to hike the pay packages of its entry-level engineers in India by about 18 per cent....
IITs overtake IIMs in MHRD ranking of national institutes
The institutions are evaluated on parameters, such as ‘teaching, learning and resources’, ‘research and professional practices’, ‘graduation outcomes’, ‘outreach and inclusivity’, and ‘perception’.
Change brain drain to brain gain: Government
1000 students to be offered attractive fellowships and direct admission to PhD programmes in the IITs and IISc, to encourage indigenous research addressing national priorities.
Paytm Mall bets big on IITs for hiring
The mobile commerce platform plans to hire 150 engineers and management graduates from top Indian institutes, to strengthen its technology and business teams.
Faculties at IITs to hold protest over delay in pay revision
A salary revision recommended months ago, is yet to be implemented.
Monthly scholarship for PhD scholars in IITs and IISc increased to...
The aim is to develop and retain talent in India.
IITs, IIMs start global hunt for best faculty
There is acute shortage of teachers at IITs and IIMs.
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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Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
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...
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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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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“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....
