Facebook Inc., the social media giant, rolled out its update, the Job Search feature in 40 countries. Although Facebook launched this feature over a year ago, it was only available in United States of America and Canada. The new update will now be available in Brazil, U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain among other countries.
In a blog post, Facebook’s Vice President of Local, Alex Himel said based on feedback from both users and businesses, the company added new features to improve the job search tool. While LinkedIn is one such application for users to search for jobs and potential candidates, Facebook’s aim is to make itself more meaningful to people’s lives while laying the foundation for a lucrative business.
Businesses will now be able to post job openings to the Jobs tab on their Page, Jobs dashboard, Facebook Marketplace, the News Feed and promote these posts using the Facebook ads. At the same time, users seeking for jobs can discover new openings, auto fill the applications using their Facebook profile information, edit and submit the application. As an added feature they can also communicate with companies on the Messenger app to further schedule interviews. Additionally, job seekers will also be notified when a particular company updates its job listings. In September in 2017, Facebook partnered with the job aggregator company ZipRecruiter to strengthen its offering in this field.
Alex Himel further added, “We know there is more Facebook can do to connect people and businesses. Since 2011, Facebook has invested more than $1 billion to help local businesses grow and help people find jobs. And in 2018 we plan to invest the same amount in more teams, technology and new programs. Because when businesses succeed, communities thrive.”
Facebook recently launched their Marketplace service in select cities in India. In an attempt to strengthen its presence in the country, the company also launched the Messenger Lite app for users with old smartphone models or slow Internet connections. If successful, this move will prove social media is more than just a place for teenagers and adults alike to waste time.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.
The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.
While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.
Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”
Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.
Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.
Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.
Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.