Flipkart Hires Engineers Based On Their Online Course Projects
Startups in India have been experimenting with some innovative ways to recruit talent. Flipkart is the latest to break away from hiring convention. The ecommerce retailer is embracing an “interview-less hiring” approach, and hiring candidates based directly on Udacity projects.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Wardrobe Looks Exactly Like What You’d Expect
Zuckerberg famously is almost always seen wearing the same plain gray T shirt and faded jeans. So when he shared a pic of his wardrobe while getting ready for his first day back to work after paternity leave, it looked exactly like what you’d expect.
It’s Meter Down For Chennai’s AutoRaja, Ola To Absorb Management & Autos
Before there was an Ola or Uber, there was Auto Raja, Chennai’s first autorikshaw aggregator service. However unable to compete with the bigger, if newer players like Ola and Uber, in a highly competitive and valuation led market, Auto Raja to shut shop soon.
Fresh Trouble For Pachauri In Sexual Harassment Case
Former Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), R.K. Pachauri, accused of sexually harassing a 29-year old researcher in February last year, is in fresh trouble. A male researcher has now filed a complaint with the Delhi police alleging pressure from seniors in TERI to ‘ask’ the complainant to settle the case out of court.
3 Indians Make It To The List Of 50 Richest People In The World
The United States is home to 29 billionaires on the list, more than any other country. While, only four billionaires from China and three from India made the top 50.
Microsoft India Increases Maternity Leave To 6 Months
Microsoft India has joined the league of companies which have increased maternity leave for their women employees. From February 1, women employees in the company will be eligible for maternity leave of 6 months.
Foodpanda Looking For Buyer, Finds No Takers: Reports
Foodpanda is looking to sell out, and has approached both Swiggy and Zomato for a possible sale. Though the company is now being valued as little as $10 million, it still has no takers. Foodpanda has so far raised $218 million from investors.
Your Corporate Events Suck. Here’s Why
Face it. Event agencies, banquet halls, planners, travel agents, and no matter what high level BS you toss around in the planning war room, your corporate event is going to be just the same as anyone else’s.
Your employees hate these parties and dinners. They’re awkwardly standing in their own groups. Management is on another table chatting up business and what not and as the only member from L&D you’re politely nodding along hoping your review on the event goes through well.
Practo Ventures Into E-Commerce; Starts Selling Medicines Online
Practo now allows its users to do more than just looking up doctors and specialists on its app. In a new feature that the company is testing out in Bangalore, users will now be able to order medicines online.