Tag: SoftBank

SoftBank’s Indian investee companies have adopted a ‘total defence’ approach

In the past 15 months, SoftBank's investee companies in India have adopted a ‘total defence’ approach to combat the funding slowdown. These startups have...

Is SoftBank laying off 30% of Vision Fund team?

The investment division of SoftBank, the Vision Fund, is reportedly being downsized. About 150 people from the 500-strong team may lose their jobs reported...

Unacademy lays off 6,000 as part of cost cutting

Unacademy, the Indian edtech startup, has let go of about 600 employees from its almost 6,000-strong team — about 10 per cent of its...

Krish Shankar debuts as an author with ‘CATALYSE—Power up your people...

Krish Shankar, group head-HR, Infosys, has turned author with his debut book, CATALYSE—Power up your People Ecosystem. The book talks about the secret sauce to...

Work-from-office thrice a week for Flipkart staff

Come December, employees of Indian e-commerce firm, Flipkart, will return to office for three days a week. By then, the Company hopes to achieve...

Unacademy triples valuation to $1.45 bn; enters unicorn club

Gaurav Munjal-led Unacademy tripled its valuation to 1.45 billion after raising funds to the tune of $150 million from Masayoshi Son-led Softbank’s Vision Fund 2. The...

Livspace lays off 450; WeWork slashes 20% jobs

Bengaluru-based home design and decor startup, Livspace, has reportedly laid off close to 450 employees from its 2,800-strong workforce.  This news of layoff comes...

Former SoftBank employee accused of spying

Police in Japan have arrested a former employee of SoftBank for spying for Russia. The employee in question has been accused of stealing proprietary...

SoftBank offers $20 million to employees to buy stakes in second...

SoftBank, which invests in startups across the world, desires its employees to buy stakes in its second Vision Fund worth $108 billion. To make...

SoftBank appoints Hunt Partners for senior talent search

The mandate involves identifying and onboarding the right leadership talent in the Indian market.

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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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...

Ericsson to axe 1,200 jobs amidst falling demand

Ericsson AB, the manufacturer of 5G networking equipment, is all set to axe about 1,200 jobs in Sweden. Why? Because it is not receiving...

Retired workers of J&K Cements await payment of pending benefits

Approximately 600 retired employees of the disbanded J&K Cements have been tirelessly seeking justice since 2021, as the Department of Industries and Commerce (I&C)...

Pajama power: Gen Z dresses down in china’s ‘lying flat’ protest

Several Gen Z employees in China are rejecting formal office attire, opting for the comfort of pyjamas and loungewear. This sartorial rebellion, documented on...

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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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