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Vishal Nagda appointed CPO, Gera Developments
Vishal Nagda has joined Gera Developments as chief people officer. A human resource professional with over two decades of experience, Nagda is the founder...
Virtusa employees gain from master class on recruitment & advocacy
Virtusa, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, hosted an event for the benefit of its employees. The...
94% Indian companies plan to upskill their workforce in 2024: Report
A recent report by a LinkedIn reveals a surprising trend in the Indian job market: while AI continues to reshape the world of work,...
65% firms still rely on job sites for effective hiring
If you think job sites are not as significant any more, there is news for you. A good 65 per cent organisations continue to...
LinkedIn to axe about 700 more jobs
Almost 700 people may be rendered jobless at LinkedIn as the job-focused social-media platform tries to reorganise and become more agile.
This is the second...
Johanna Jackman appointed CPO, Freshworks
Freshworkes has roped in Johanna Jackman to take on the role of chief people officer. Backed by over two decades of rich experience, Jackman was...
India amongst countries with fastest rate of AI skills diffusion: Report
As per the Future of Work Report, more LinkedIn members around the globe are acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) skills to enrich their resumes than...
LinkedIn joins growing tech layoffs in Bay Area
LinkedIn's recent layoff of nearly 200 employees added to the growing number of tech job cuts in the Bay Area, with over 26,000 tech...
Free generative AI courses from Microsoft-LinkedIn collaboration
Microsoft has joined hands with LinkedIn to offer free introductory courses on generative artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Skill Initiative is part of Microsoft’s...
Shopify’s pregnant employee’s job loss: Embracing the scary unknown
Once again, after the layoff news broke, many affected employees shared their horrible experiences after being terminated. Either the middle of the night termination...
LinkedIn axes 700+ jobs, will withdraw InCareer app in China
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, the employment-focussed social-media network, has revealed its plans to axe about 716 roles. Additionally, it has decided to withdraw its local jobs...
Overcoming job search struggles in the tech industry: One engineer’s journey
A software engineer from Delhi recently shared on LinkedIn his struggle to secure a job after being turned down by over 150 companies in...
Why did this woman reapply to her own job on LinkedIn?
A New York City based female writer, Kimberly Nguyen has disclosed how she applied for her own job on LinkedIn. After her current company...
41% women in workforce now; up from 37% a decade ago
Women make up 41 per cent of the active workforce. Ten years ago, they made up only 37 per cent of the workforce. While...
Phoney job vacancies flood LinkedIn
Following a significant wave of tech layoffs, the popular professional networking platform LinkedIn has been targeted by sophisticated recruitment scams. These scams involve fraudulent...
LinkedIn begins layoffs in recruitment department
Following Microsoft’s decision to lay off close to 10,000 employees, LinkedIn has begun layoffs in its recruitment department. The exact number of employees impacted...
Karnataka Skill Connect Portal launched; to create 10 million jobs
The Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in association with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), has launched the Karnataka Skill Connect Portal (KSCP), an...
LinkedIn eliminates 6 lakh fake, spam, bot accounts
LinkedIn, the professional networking site has discovered and eliminated more than six lakh fake profiles of people who claimed to be employed with Apple.
A...
Google hires man after 39 rejections
Tyler Cohen's persistence finally got him his dream job at Google. He applied and got rejected 39 times, before finally making the cut on...
TikTok restructures globally, lays off staff
TikTok has not only fired some of its staff in the US, but also told some in Britain and Europe that their employment is...
Techie asks to involve mother in salary negotiation
A techie’s post has gone viral for very interesting reasons. In the screenshot of his tweet, which he posted on LinkedIn, he seems to...
Sunita Holzer appointed EVP & CHRO, Verisk
Sunita Holzer is the new executive vice president (EVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO), Verisk, the global data analytics company. In her new...
LinkedIn staff not expected to return to office
As LinkedIn starts to reopen its offices across the globe, depending on the local COVID situation at each location, it is offering immense flexibility...
$1,500 bonus for 1.75 lakh+ Microsoft employees
A pandemic bonus of $1,500 has been announced by Microsoft for all its employees, as a gesture of appreciation for their hard work amidst...
General Electric elevates Amaresh Singh to CHRO, South Asia
Multinational conglomerate, General Electric Company, will be expanding its South Asian operations under a new chief human resource officer, Amaresh Singh, who has been...
LinkedIn data breach yet again
LinkedIn, the American business and employment-oriented online service, has suffered a huge data breach for the second time this year, exposing data related to...
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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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...
Special casual leave granted to J&K division employees
The general administration department of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a notification approving three days of special casual leave for employees of the Jammu...
Now an AI tool to predict when new joinees/freshers will quit
Naruhiko Shiratori, professor, Tokyo City University along with a Japanese startup, are working on developing an artificial intelligence tool that will predict when a...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
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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....
