Tag: Technology
BigBasket, Grofers on hiring spree
Amidst the second wave of the pandemic in India, more people are relying on online purchase of essentials. Quite naturally, logistics firms and online...
Wholesale online marketplace, Jumbotail, to hire 400+
Jumbotail, the wholesale e-commerce and retail platform has announced that it will hire more than 400 employees over the next year in multiple positions,...
Volkswagen to slash about 4,000 jobs, freeze hiring this year
In a bid to cut about 4,000 jobs, Volkswagen is planning to offer early retirement options or partial retirement to its older employees across...
Infosys to hire 300 locals in Pennsylvania
Indian information technology multinational, Infosys, is expanding its Retirement Services Centre of Excellence in Pennsylvania, US. As part of the expansion process, it will...
KITE HRD model worth emulating: NITI Aayog
A report released by the NITI Aayog highlights the key strategies adopted by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) that makes it...
6 ways tech is turning talent acquisition smart
Among the many new virtual realities forced on organisations this year, one of the most significant has been the shift in the recruitment process....
85 mn jobs will be lost, 97 mn created by 2025
While it is true that the increased use of machines will do away with 85 million jobs in the next five years, it is...
Why CIO & CHRO need to work as a team
The role of the chief information officer (CIO) has undergone change of incremental nature over the past five years, which has only accelerated in...
House of Cheer launches ‘happiness tool’ for employees, corporates
The key to a successful business lies in not only focusing on the customers' needs but also ensuring that the employees are happy and...
Talent500 partners with Coding Ninjas to create employment opportunities in the...
Talent500 by ANSR, the exclusive talent acquisition partner for Fortune 500 companies in India, has announced its partnerships with Coding Ninjas, India’s premier Edu-tech...
Pawan Setty joins Visa as HR-head, APAC
Visa has brought on board Pawan Setty as the head-HR, for APAC, to oversee the technology side of the business. In his previous position,...
Pegasystems launches tracking app to track COVID-19 spread amongst staff
While all businesses are impacted by the spread of COVID-19, companies are adopting ways to ensure the continuity of business and focusing on the...
Four ways to impact behavioural change through learning
Digital learning is the talk of the town. With byte sized and on-the-go learning, people are able to learn almost anything, and that too...
How automating R&R and L&D has helped Religare Health Insurance
Religare Health Insurance has automated its rewards and recognition (R&R) process by introducing the ‘I appreciate you’ programme. It has installed an appreciation-based recognition...
TOI leverages technology to surge ahead with its people agenda
By launching multiple initiatives for its employees, ranging from employee wellness to skilling, the Times of India Group is leveraging technology to give the...
HR of the future has to adopt robotics and accelerate technology
An analysis by Forbes and the World Economic Forum reveals that the future workplace, especially the human resources department, will have to focus on...
Indian CEOs show signs of moving towards workforce 4.0
Technology has been continuously disrupting businesses around the world. Now, Indian CEOs have also begun to understand and leverage the potential of technological advancements,...
How can technology declutter future workplaces?
A neat and clean office, in other words, a decluttered workplace helps to enhance employee productivity. After all, there are no flying papers, over-flowing...
Employees spend over 25% of their time looking for info needed...
It is a known fact that better employee experience means more productivity and business growth. The Experience of Work: The Role of Technology in...
How technology is changing our perspective on teamwork
Working in teams has been a part of our culture since the beginning of civilisation. However, the dynamics have changed dramatically over time.
Technology can...
AI and talent acquisition: A marriage made in heaven
We are at the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Automation has changed the manufacturing process and the HR function is also going through...
Future systems will have to be human, simple, flexible and without...
Change, innovation, technology, progress, advancement, and cultural shift are just some of the terms that are thrown around in the corporate world today. With...
Shine.com’s tech team expected to expand by 40-50%
Following the appointment of Amardeep Vishwakarma as its new CTO, Shine.com, the Indian online job portal and search platform, is readying to enhance its...
NHRDN introduces chatbot, ‘Ati’
The National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN) has welcomed a new member to its national secretariat called Ati, a chatbot that can interact with...
Zoho people 4.0: Zoho announces update to its HR management system
Zoho announced a major update to its HR management system, Zoho People 4.0. This new version has significantly enhanced the core functionality of the...
TCS to hire in agile way based on demand
TCS has created Fresco Play - a learning platform - to enable employees to learn digital courses on the go.
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...
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...
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...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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Vistara’s non-flying staff will get clarity about new roles in May-June
Vistara is in the process of being merged with Air India, and the former’s non-flying employees have been anxious about what their roles will...
Why male allies are key to gender parity
The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...
TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...
Will Citi let go 22,000 roles by 2026?
In the process of doing away with five layers of management, Citi’s management layers have been reduced to eight, from the previous 13. The...
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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....
