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Watch Out, BOSS!

icon1 Posted by sucharith in Recruiting 2.0, Social Networking on 07 24th, 2007 | No Comments

eBossWatch according to the site has been created to “help others about a nightmare Boss, or recommend a great Boss”. eBossWatch rates your boss on a 6 point scale on the following parameters:

  • I feel like there is open and honest communication between my boss and me.
  • I feel like my boss cares about me as a person.
  • I feel like my boss cares about my career development.
  • I trust and respect my boss.
  • I like working for my boss.
  • I recommend this person as a good boss to work for.

If you are a Boss, I am sure you hate this!!
The site does not openly show reviews unless you know the name or company and it will be a good read if we can openly browse and read reviews… :) If you are in college and still not experienced a Boss, you can rate your Professors as well at RateMyProfessors.

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Microsoft University in India

icon1 Posted by sucharith in Grooming, News on 07 20th, 2007 | No Comments

Microsoft is setting up a university in Bangalore, the Silicon valley of India, to impart computer education.

Though Microsoft does fund education and research projects in many universities across the world, this Bangalore based university will be wholly owned by the software giant and it’s first-ever independent educational venture in the world.

TOI says that the Microsoft university may train around 1,000 students and it may well be India’s first run by a multinational company.

Hat Tip: Labnol

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Watson Wyatt Acquires WisdomNet

icon1 Posted by admin in News, Talent Management on 07 10th, 2007 | No Comments

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of WisdomNet, a Denver-based talent management solution and consulting firm.

The acquisition will help us meet our clients’ increasing need for talent management services – a demand likely to grow as labor markets continue to tighten,” said Paul Platten, global practice director of Watson Wyatt’s human capital group.

WisdomNet has built a reputation for innovative and appropriate solutions and an unparalleled level of expertise. Its software products include I-TMS™ for talent management and Workforce Impact™ for leading-edge workforce planning.

Source: Press Release

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Google bags Positini

icon1 Posted by admin in News on 07 9th, 2007 | No Comments

Search engine leviathan Google has continued its invasion of the IT channel by grabbing security vendor Postini in a cool $635m deal.

The all-cash agreement is expected to close in the third quarter, after which Postini, which specialises in message security, archiving, encryption and policy enforcement services, will become a fully-owned subsidiary of Google. The deal comes just days after Google signed a distribution agreement with channel giant Ingram Micro around its Mini and Search Appliance products (CRN, 2 July).

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