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Amazon is changing its promotion policy
- Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, announced a change in the promotion policy during a recent town hall meeting.
- Amazon aims to focus on smaller teams and believe success comes from getting the most out of limited resources.
- The company is striving to improve the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% and reduce bureaucracy.
- Amazon emphasizes rewarding work based on merit, accountability, competence, and the ability to act quickly.
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Average timeline of recruitment cycles down to 8 months from 15
- The average timeline of the recruitment cycle has been reduced to eight months from 15.
- Recruitment exams have been expanded to include 13 regional languages.
- Calls for the creation of a single job application portal to streamline the process.
- Emphasis on digitalization, capacity building, and AI in governance to improve efficiency.
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Avantel collaborates with institutes; commits to Skill India, Make in India
- Avantel, a satellite communications and defense technologies firm, has collaborated with Andhra University, GITAM University, and VRSEC to introduce a two-year MTech programme in signal processing and communication systems.
- The programme offers a monthly stipend of Rs 25,000 to interns and guarantees them a full-time position at Avantel with an annual CTC of Rs 9,00,000 upon completion of the course.
- The curriculum is designed to develop expertise in high-demand skills such as signal processing, secure communication systems, and next-generation wireless technologies.
- The initiative aims to bridge the industry-academia gap and create an industry-ready workforce by blending academic rigour with real-world problem solving.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank elevates Bhavnish Lathia to CTO
- Kotak Mahindra Bank has promoted Bhavnish Lathia to the role of chief technology officer (CTO).
- Lathia has a strong background in technology, with previous experience at Amazon and Valo.
- In his new role, Lathia will focus on innovation, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank aims to become the most customer-centric, technology-enabled bank in India.
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UX or PX? Why naming matters
- The naming of design components and job titles has a significant impact.
- The debate between 'UX' and 'Product Experience' has sparked discussions.
- Duolingo renamed the 'UX' function to 'Product Experience.'
- Opinions on the name change have been expressed, including by Jakob Nielsen.
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As Civilization 7 struggles to keep up with Civ 5 player counts, a new patch is coming tomorrow with still more UI changes and gameplay tweaks
- A new Civilization 7 update is coming tomorrow with UI changes and gameplay tweaks.
- Civ 7 is struggling to match the player counts of Civ 5 released 15 years ago.
- The game's UI has been a major issue, prompting hotfixes and modding to address the problems.
- The upcoming patch includes additions like quick move functionality and renaming settlements.
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Soaring city builder Laysara: Summit Kingdom is now a full-blown trading empire game
- Laysara: Summit Kingdom, a mountainous town-builder, now features a Sandbox update that turns it into a trading empire simulator.
- The update allows players to switch between several mountains, export goods, and trade with other alpine mayors.
- Sandbox Mode adds a World Map, new mountains, and various tweaks, offering players the freedom to expand their kingdom as they see fit.
- The developers also have plans for a forthcoming campaign to provide a more directed sandbox experience with detailed objectives.
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AI in the workplace: The dangerous illusion of neutrality
- Executives embracing artificial intelligence as a pinnacle of workplace objectivity are dangerously misled.
- AI implementing companies like Salesforce are perpetuating a myth that algorithms are unbiased, which is false.
- AI fails to grasp cultural nuances in workplace behavior, exemplified by Indian practices like 'jugaad' and 'adjusting'.
- AI perpetuates generational stereotypes and lacks the ability to fairly evaluate diverse workplaces.
- Accountability becomes murky when AI influences hiring, evaluation, and promotion decisions.
- Human judgment's irreplaceable nature lies in empathy, intuition, and contextual understanding, beyond AI's capabilities.
- AI evaluation systems in workplaces create a surveillance state, impacting autonomy and creating psychological stress.
- The framing of AI as benevolent in the workplace can lead to false expectations and undermine trust.
- Organizations must acknowledge AI's limits while valuing human judgment and cultural understanding in workplace dynamics.
- Transparent implementation of AI in workplaces, considering cultural contexts and human values, is crucial for balanced integration.
- By utilizing AI alongside human judgment, workplaces can benefit from technology while preserving the essence of human interactions.
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Best Bank Of America Credit Cards Of 2025
- The best Bank of America credit cards cater to a wide range of consumers.
- Bank of America offers cards for those rebuilding credit, students, and luxury travel cardholders.
- They provide options for cash rewards, travel, and secured credit cards.
- Forbes Advisor has unbiased ratings and information on credit cards.
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Praj GenX breaks gender barriers with 50 women welders in manufacturing facility
- Praj GenX, a subsidiary of Praj Industries, has employed 50 women welders in its manufacturing facility in Mangaluru’s Special Economic Zone.
- To promote gender inclusivity in a male-dominated field, Praj GenX collaborated with Fronius welding institute and NITTE University to train young women in welding.
- The women welders, known as the 'Rani Chennamma Batch', are provided with a safe and comfortable work environment, advanced personal protective equipment, and women-led security operations.
- Praj GenX plans to expand its training initiatives to other high-skill areas and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry.
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Is this an AI investment Boom?
- Global corporations across sectors are investing heavily in developing AI solutions to transform operations and gain a competitive advantage.
- AI-powered analytics enable smarter business decisions, operational cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Industries like retail, finance, and healthcare are using AI to optimize supply chains, detect fraud, and improve patient care.
- Adopting AI technology is now essential for survival in a competitive landscape as it drives unprecedented growth and innovation.
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Centre approves 24% salary hike for MPs, effective retrospectively from 2023
- The Centre has approved a 24% salary hike for Members of Parliament (MPs), effective retrospectively from April 1, 2023.
- MPs will now receive a monthly salary of Rs 1.24 lakh, up from Rs 1 lakh, along with increased daily allowances.
- Former MPs will also benefit from a pension increase, with payments rising from Rs 25,000 to Rs 31,000 per month.
- The salary revision is the first adjustment for parliamentarians since 2018 and is based on the Cost Inflation Index.
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VOIS appoints Sumit Sabharwal as head-HR services
- VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) has appointed Sumit Sabharwal as head-HR services.
- Sabharwal will lead the entire HR strategy for the company and ensure excellence in all key HR processes.
- With more than two decades of experience, Sabharwal has held various key leadership roles in companies like Fujitsu and Huawei.
- Sabharwal holds an MBA in human resources and a BIS (Hons.) in Computers.
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Assessing Your Foundational Marketing Elements – Where do you stand?
- The Predictable Pipeline Method by Heinz Marketing focuses on data-driven, buyer-centric marketing campaigns and sales initiatives.
- The method includes five core values that form the foundation of the go-to-market approach for organizations.
- Client assessments involve discovery interviews, reviewing existing documentation, and using the Predictable Pipeline Maturity Model.
- The model features pillars like Target Market, Messaging & Content, Sales Cycle, Resources & Technology, Metrics, and GTM Orchestration.
- Assessing foundational marketing elements involves scoring based on the model's maturity levels from Initial to Optimized.
- Organizations are encouraged to be critical, identify gaps, and work towards improving their foundational elements continuously.
- Messaging plays a crucial role, requiring customer interaction, research, message refinement, and testing for engagement.
- Building foundational elements is emphasized as a long-term process involving goal setting, research, collaboration, and continuous testing.
- Heinz Marketing offers free consultations to discuss the Predictable Pipeline Method and assess organizational standing in foundational marketing elements.
- In conclusion, understanding and improving foundational marketing elements is highlighted as a team effort requiring thorough evaluation and testing.
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SEBI eases ‘Skin-in-the-Game’ rules for AMC employees
- SEBI has relaxed the 'skin-in-the-game' rules for asset management company (AMC) employees in India.
- Under the new slab-based system, the investment obligations will vary based on the employees' salary and designation.
- Employees in Slab 0, earning less than Rs 25 lakh annually, are exempt from mandatory investments.
- SEBI aims to align the interests of employees with those of the investors in the company's schemes.
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