Tag: Mark Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg highlights the benefits of downsizing
In a podcast, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta, shared statements that offer a wider perspective, moving beyond just rectifying past hiring surges.
Zuckerberg pointed out that the tech...
Is Meta lowering bonus payments of some staff members?
After firing 11,000 people last year and announcing the layoff of 10,000 more in early March this year, Meta now plans to cut down...
Leaked email from Mark Zuckerberg surfaces online
A leaked email from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently surfaced online, which asked an employee to resign due to inaccurate information about the...
‘Did Zuckerberg take pay cut?’ ask irked Meta staff
The mass layoffs at Meta have disturbed the workforce with members expressing their disappointment at these drastic cost-cutting measures. Some employees are even questioning...
Is Meta asking managers to become individual contributors?
It is reported that Meta, the Company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is asking its managers and directors to work as individual contributors. If...
Meta’s middle managers are now on notice
Having sacked over 11,000 employees in a layoff news that created waves, Meta is now looking to axe middle-management roles.
The tech giant has already...
Are layoffs justified in a business downturn?
Of late, headlines have been all about layoffs, downsizing and retrenchment. All the big tech firms— including Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook’s parent company Meta and...
Here’s what Meta is offering to its 11K severed employees
Sixteen weeks of base pay plus two additional weeks for every year of service, with no cap is what Meta, the parent company of...
Meta to cut costs, freeze hiring, restructure groups
Is Meta experiencing a crisis? That is the question uppermost in the minds of most people as the parent company of Facebook has announced...
Meta’s contractual workers protest, seek fair contracts
With Meta, earlier Facebook, considering downsizing, many contract workers marched in protest at the Company’s headquarters. These unionised workers are seeking fair contracts.
As per...
Following ‘capsule wardrobe’ like Jobs or Zuckerberg doesn’t prove anything
Are you also a fan of the ‘capsule wardrobe’ like many others across the world? Do you also believe in maintaining a collection of...
Mark Zuckerberg warns employees about repercussions of poor performance
In a weekly interaction with employees, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta, which owns Facebook, has indicated that the Company will up the heat in terms...
Meta to reduce hiring of engineers
Expecting a recession, Meta Platforms Inc. has decided to hire lesser number of engineers than it had initially planned.
Instead of 10,000 new engineers that...
How managers can keep proximity bias at bay amidst hybrid working
Globally, many tech firms have allowed their employees to work from home permanently even after the pandemic ends. A recent example is of Facebook,...
Facebook allows staff to continue WFH, hints at pay variability
Facebook is allowing its employees to apply for permanent work-from-home or remote working roles, with approval from their superiors or managers. The social- media...
Zuckerberg worries about ‘bullying’ while employees question company policies
In late May, President Donald J. Trump uploaded a post on Facebook against the Mayor of Minneapolis and calling him out for his alleged...
Disappointed Facebook staff protest CEO’s inaction, boycott work
The staff of Facebook expressed their disappointment in their CEO, by taking the day off work on June 1 and virtually walking away from...
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...
Does the CEO of Facebook earn only about Rs 70 a...
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, draws a salary of only one dollar annually, that is, about Rs 70. This has been his salary...
Facebook’s not-so-pleasing inside story through an ex-employee’s lens
Antonio Garcia Martinez, reveals in his book that Mark Zuckerberg is a tough boss and his company follows strict policing when it comes to women’s attires.
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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Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age
The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...
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...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
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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....
