Tag: Jeff Bezos
Did Jeff Bezos offer Amazon employees $5K to quit?
Jeff Bezos, executive chairman, Amazon, reportedly made an annual offer to employees — $5,000 to quit. Aptly called the 'Pay to Quit' offer, it...
The Washington Post to reduce headcount by 240 amidst dwindling subscriptions
Amidst dwindling subscriptions and advertisements, The Washington Post is looking to axe 240 jobs. It plans to bring these job cuts into effect by...
Can humans be fired by a bot?
A Bloomberg report claims that an employee who spent four years delivering packages for Amazon, as a contract driver in Phoenix, suddenly got axed....
#MakeAmazonPay trends as workers demand better wages
Black Friday brought in huge profits for the billionaire, Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon, but also sparked a movement that united warehouse workers, environmental activists...
A ‘two pizza team’: How does it benefit businesses?
The two-pizza team rule states that a team should only include as many people as two pizzas can feed.
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...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Singapore introduces flexible work guidelines
In Singapore, fresh measures are on the horizon for workers, as they gain the right to request four-day work weeks, increased work-from-home opportunities, and...
TCS to give salary hikes of 4.5% to 7%
Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) intends to give salary increments of 4.5 to seven per cent, on the basis of each individual’s performance. The extremely...
Tata Technologies to ramp up hiring with 35,000 people
Tata Technologies' iPhone assembly hub in Koothanapalli, Tamil Nadu, is slated for extensive expansion. As part of this ambitious strategy, the company aims to...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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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....
