Tag: Seattle

SkyKick has reduced headcount by 140

SkyKick, the Microsoft cloud tools vendor, has had to take the difficult decision of reducing its workforce size by about 140 employees, globally, with...

Does Amazon want staff to return to office & relocate too?

Some remote workers at Amazon will need to relocate as they are to embrace the ‘three days a week in office’ work policy. As...

Amazon staff demand more flexibility, plan walkout on 31 May

After several rounds of layoffs, Amazon is now faced with a walkout protest. The corporate employees of the e-commerce company are planning to stage...

559 job cuts at Microsoft’s Seattle office

Microsoft has recently made headlines for laying off 559 employees from its offices in Bellevue and Redmond, Washington. The announcement was made by the...

Amazon relocates workers at Seattle downtown area over safety concerns

Amazon has decided to relocate its employees at the Seattle downtown area in the US as the number of crime and violent cases have...

Amazon to spend $2 bn on economical housing in the US

For the next five years, Amazon is set to invest over $2 billion to build affordable housing in the US cities of Nashville and...

Amazon launches virtual health clinic for its employees

Amazon, which has been sincerely endeavouring to do something meaningful in the healthcare sector, recently launched a virtual health clinic for its employees and...

Canada generated more jobs than Bay Area in 2017

Toronto was the fastest-growing market for tech jobs last year.

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...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
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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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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‘Growth in tier 3-5 cities to boost employment for talented professionals,” Sudakshina Bhattacharya

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act Prioritising talent acquisition and development remains a paramount trend. With the continual...

EPFO adds 8.1 lakh members; 2.05 lakh women in Jan. 2024

The retirement fund body, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) made a net addition of 16.02 lakh members in January 2024. This number includes 8.08...

Improve quality of jobs: India Employment Report 2024

The India Employment Report 2024 suggests five important missions that India should take on in earnest. One is to make production and growth more...

Archana Chitnavis appointed group head-HR, Tata Power

Archana Chitnavis has taken on the role of group head-HR, Tata Power, after serving as lead-talent acquisition and human resource business partner (HRBP) for...

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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....
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