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1. War impact on business

Tech companies in Israel may shift operations to India, other locations if war escalates: Report

As the Israel-Hamas has intensified, global technology companies in Israel may shift their business operations to India or other locations such as the Middle East or Eastern Europe, if the war escalates further, a report by the Economic Times said. According to the report that cited industry experts, the businesses may shift to locations with similar time zones and talent capabilities.

More than 500 global multinationals including Intel, Microsoft, and Google have offices in Israel — some of them global capability centres (GCCs) and research and development (R&D) centres — employing over 100,000 people.

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2. Employer Reputation

How companies with strong employer reputation attract & maintain talent

1. Define your company’s values and culture: A strong employer brand is built on a foundation of strong company values and culture. Define what your company stands for and what makes it unique. Communicate these values to employees and potential hires, and ensure they are reflected in every aspect of your company.
2. Develop a clear employee value proposition (EVP): An EVP is the unique set of benefits and rewards employees receive in exchange for their work. This can include benefits, work-life balance, and particularly, opportunities for growth and development. Develop a clear EVP that communicates what makes your company a great place to work, and highlight it in all of your recruitment efforts.
3. Use social media to promote your employer brand: Social media is a powerful tool for promoting your employer brand, which has been evidenced by the three attributes focused on. Platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter can showcase a company’s culture, values, and employee experience. Spotlighting appropriate employee content that showcases your company in a positive light.
4. Monitor and manage your reputation: In today’s digital age, it’s critical to monitor and manage your company’s online reputation. Regularly check review sites like Glassdoor and respond to any negative reviews in a professional and constructive manner. Ensure that your company’s messaging and branding are consistent across all channels and that any negative feedback is addressed promptly.
5. Focus on employee engagement: Engaged employees are more likely to be loyal and promote your company to others. Develop strategies to foster employee engagement, such as regular feedback sessions, recognition and rewards programs, and opportunities for employee involvement in decision-making.Full Article - Click Here

3. Growing expense impacts Tech Workers

Why tech workers are sleeping in expensive boxes

Brownstone Shared Housing rents out private sleep pods in San Francisco ($700/month), Palo Alto ($900/month), and Bakersfield ($500/month).

They’re stacked two-high like bunk beds, each 4 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide. Features include a dimmable light, temperature control, a shelf and hanging rail, charging ports, and a privacy curtain.

The “houses” contain a kitchen (sans stove or oven), shared bathrooms, and common spaces. There’s no laundry.

One tech worker described the pods as a “little toastie” but a fine place to sleep while he pursues a career in AI.

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4. Campus recruitment is slowing in India

Clouds Over IT Hiring: Global Economic Headwinds and Sluggish Spending Impact Outlook

During the first week of the second-quarter earnings season, major IT players such as TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies reported a collective decline in their workforce, amounting to a substantial 15,800 employees.

The Q2 performance of these tech giants fell short of expectations, primarily due to global economic instability driven by heightened inflation, interest rates, diminished investment, and geopolitical upheavals.

Tech firms note that clients are continuing to postpone new, non-essential projects in favor of optimization efforts.

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5. Does your job have it?

The jobs most (and least) likely to land you on ‘The Bachelorette

Over 19 seasons, 523 men have competed for the final rose. And on TV, some professions are sexier than others.

Around 16% of all contestants work in some form of sales. These men hawk all kinds of goods: pharmaceuticals, software, solar panels, oil-field equipment, cell phones, liquor, and surgical skin. Another 8% work in banking and finance-related fields, the favored bro career path.

“Entrepreneur” is another popular title — though the show’s producers, who generally hold some sway on how the jobs are described, hate how liberally contestants try to use that moniker.

“Men can be surprised that we don’t just give the OK to every person who would like to be called an ‘entrepreneur,’” a producer once said. “That occupation seems to be the catchall for ‘I really don’t know what I’m doing with my life, but this sure sounds cool.’”

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