Tag: Satya Nadella
Fresh round of layoffs at Microsoft; 276 employees to lose jobs
Technology giant Microsoft, headquartered in Washington State, has decided to lay off 276 employees, primarily from its customer service, support, and sales teams. The...
A ‘thank you’ note that didn’t go down well
When Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, wrote a note of appreciation for his employees, little did he realise that many may not take it positively....
No hikes for Microsoft’s full-time staff this year?
With an aim to invest in long-term opportunity, Microsoft is trying to align its spending with revenue and customer demand. As part of this...
Cutting 10,000 jobs; decisions are difficult, but necessary: Microsoft CEO
On January 18, 2023, Microsoft announced that it will be cutting 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of 2023. In a...
61% of GenZ are struggling, and so are 56% of working...
We all know the past year was a struggle for most people.Workers across ranks struggled with uncertainty, job cuts and pay cuts. However, interestingly,...
Microsoft’s new R&D hub to offer job opportunities to engineers in...
Microsoft will soon be unveiling its third research and development (R&D) centre in India, at Noida. The Centre will create thousands of job opportunities...
CEO of Microsoft gets 66% salary increment
CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, has got a 66 per cent hike in total compensation, that is, a total salary of $42.9 million in...
Nadella responds to employee criticism of its contract with ICE
More than 100 employees sent a letter asking leadership to cancel the nearly Rs. 136 crore contract with the federal agency.
A study in changing culture: Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella
Nadella's book Hit Refresh, published by Harper Collins, has the blueprint that he is using to change the culture of Microsoft.
Microsoft plans further layoffs
The company has shifted focus from its core business of Windows operating system to cloud computing and other digital technologies.
Microsoft’s Project Sangam to aid skilling and hiring in India
The learning platform blends together Microsoft’s cloud technologies and LinkedIn’s job-search capabilities.
LinkedIn CEO assures staff of operational independence
Jeff Weiner has written to his staff that the two corporations are unique yet similar in terms of their mission and values, which was also one of the biggest drivers behind a unanimous agreement on this deal.
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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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...
Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
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...
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
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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....
