Microsoft: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024
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Google & Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles: Report
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Google & Microsoft to lay off hundreds of roles: Report

According to several media reports the top two leading IT firms Google and Microsoft lay off hundreds of roles. Google, led by Sundar Pichai laid off around 100 employees in its cloud unit last week. These cuts impacted sales, consulting, marketing, operations, and engineering departments, according to a CNBC report. A Google spokesperson said that […]

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Info Edge India ropes in Neha Saxena Shenoy as EVP- HR
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Info Edge India ropes in Neha Saxena Shenoy as EVP- HR

India’s premier online classifieds company, Info Edge India Ltd, appointed Neha Saxena Shenoy as Executive Vice President- Human Resources. Commenting on her new role, Neha said, “I’m excited to join Info Edge and work with inspiring and talented leaders and colleagues.” “I am impressed and inspired by the profound impact that the world-class Info Edge […]

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Microsoft to offer AI, Cloud Skills for 200,000 people in Malaysia
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Microsoft to offer AI, Cloud Skills for 200,000 people in Malaysia

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation and technology company announced it will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. The company’s investment includes: “We are committed to supporting Malaysia’s AI transformation and ensuring it benefits all Malaysians,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “Our investments in digital infrastructure and skilling […]

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Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services
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Wipro, Microsoft to Launch AI Virtual Assistants for Finance Services

Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch a suite of cognitive assistants for financial services powered by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI): Wipro GenAI Investor Intelligence, Wipro GenAI Investor Onboarding, and Wipro GenAI Loan Origination. Harnessing the power of GenAI, the Wipro cognitive assistants will […]

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Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud
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Microsoft plans to train 840,000 Indonesians in AI and Cloud

Microsoft has announced that the company will be investing US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. The company will have AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people and support for the nation’s growing developer community. Microsoft has announced a broader commitment to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people […]

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Cognizant, Microsoft Partner to Expand Generative AI Adoption
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Cognizant, Microsoft Partner to Expand Generative AI Adoption

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to offer Microsoft’s generative AI and Copilots to millions of users, aiming to revolutionize enterprise operations, improve employee experiences, and expedite innovation across various industries. Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant said, “That’s why we are investing $1 billion in generative AI […]

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Microsoft worker fired after over 30 years; reveals cause of layoffs
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Microsoft worker fired after over 30 years; reveals cause of layoffs

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Microsoft has recently laid off an employee after over 30 years of service. Jeff Bogdan, former Director of Learning and Development, Microsoft Windows shared the LinkedIn post saying, “My 33-year run with the wonderful Microsoft came to a close in February, when my job was eliminated. “I spent […]

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Tech Mahindra, Microsoft Unite for Unified Workbench Launch
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Tech Mahindra, Microsoft Unite for Unified Workbench Launch

Tech Mahindra, renowned for its digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions, has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to introduce a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric. The workbench will help organizations accelerate the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and enable them to create complex data workflows with a simple-to-use interface. This workbench uses Microsoft Fabric, an […]

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DeepMind and Inflection Co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot
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DeepMind and Inflection Co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Microsoft has announced that Mustafa Suleyman, DeepMind, and Inflection Co-founder has joined the organization to lead Copilot. Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees:- I want to share an exciting and important organizational update today. We are in Year 2 of the AI […]

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Microsoft Offers Various Certification Courses: Apply Here
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Microsoft Offers Various Certification Courses: Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft offers various certification courses for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. On the certification process, the company said, “Take charge of your career and become indispensable. From role-based certifications to new, scenario-specific applied skills, showcasing your proficiency with industry-trusted and verified credentials from Microsoft helps make you essential at your current […]

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Arun Kakatkar joins Microsoft India as Human Resources Leader
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Arun Kakatkar joins Microsoft India as Human Resources Leader

Microsoft India has appointed Arun Kakatkar as its Human Resources Leader. He replaces Ira Gupta at Microsoft. In his new role, Kakatkar will foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, align talent strategies with business goals, build strong leadership teams, and execute unified people strategies for organizational alignment and growth. This marks his second term with Microsoft, […]

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Microsoft is offering various certification courses; Apply Here
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Microsoft is offering various certification courses; Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft is offering various certification courses for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. On the certification process, the company said, “Take charge of your career and become indispensable. From role-based certifications to new, scenario-specific applied skills, showcasing your proficiency with industry-trusted and verified credentials from Microsoft helps make you essential at your […]

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