Tag: Air India

Vistara to give one-time special bonus to staff

On the basis of its operational and financial performance, Vistara, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is providing its worforce...

DGCA determined to implement new rules for pilots w.e.f June 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) seems determined to implement new duty norms for pilots starting 1 June, 2024. The new norms are...

Over 180 Air India staff laid off as they were unable...

Air India has let go of over 180 non-flying staff members in recent weeks. The impacted employees are those who failed to utilise the...

Tata Group announces key HR leadership moves: Kandi to Tata Motors,...

In a significant leadership shift within the Tata Group, Sitaram Kandi has been appointed as the new chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Tata...

Klaus Goersch is Air India’s EVP & COO

Capt. Klaush Goersch has been appointed to the newly-created role of executive vice president (EVP) and chief operations officer(COO), Air India. In this assignment,...

Air India to expand fleet, hire students through SOAR

Air India has launched SOAR, an interactive programme which will see students being hired from business schools even as the airline works on expanding...

New transparent, digitised performance-management system for Air India’s non-flying staff

In an endeavour to ensure that staff members are aware of what is expected of them, Air India has decided to state job descriptions...

Vistara begins integrating its staff with Air India’s

The merger of Vistara — co-owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines — and Air India, which was announced in November 2022, is now...

Air India begins training of engineers, pilots for Airbus A350

Air India is already training its engineers and pilots to operate the Airbus A350 aircraft that will start arriving in November 2023. The airline had...

Air India launches Gurukul.AI; learning platform with 70,000+ cutting-edge tools

Air India has elevated its learning initiatives with the launch of Gurukul.AI. This new platform provides a wide array of over 70,000 cutting-edge learning...

Air India updates retirement privilege leave policy for employees  

Air India has recently revised its policy regarding the accumulation of privilege leaves for employees nearing retirement in the current and upcoming financial years....

Air India Express onboards 280 pilots, 250 cabin crew

Air India Express, the budget international airline, has been hiring recently. In fact, it has already brought on board about 280 pilots and 250...

Opposition to new wage agreement withdrawn: Air India pilots’ union

Air India's pilots' union has withdrawn its opposition to the new wage pact and employment agreement in what is being considered a major standoff....

Air India’s non-flying staff can apply for VRS till 31 May

Air India’s non-flying staff can now apply for the voluntary retirement scheme or VRS till 31 May, 2023. Earlier, the deadline for applying was...

Air India pilots want Ratan Tata to intervene 

Air India pilots have reached out to Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, in an online petition expressing their disappointment with the...

Air India pilots unhappy with new pay structure, threaten stir

The pilots of Air India are not happy with the new pay structure announced recently. The pilots’ associations are, in fact, calling it illegal...

New salary structure implemented for Air India’s cabin crews & pilots  

Air India, a Tata group-backed airline, has recently announced a new salary structure for its cabin crews and pilots, effective from April 1st. The...

Air India is onboarding 3800, implementing 29+ new policies

Air India, which was acquired by the Tata Group in January last year, has undergone significant changes as part of its five-year transformation plan....

Air India employees to leave govt. flats by July 31: Delhi...

The Delhi High Court has ordered that all Air India Limited (AIL) workers residing in the Air India Colony, Vasant Vihar, must leave their...

26 weeks of maternity leave for Air India’s women

Women members of the Air India workforce will now be eligible for 26 weeks of maternity leave as well as day-care support. Yes, the...

Air India – Vistara merger: Implications for employees & consumers

The merger of Air India and Vistara is expected to have a significant impact on the employees of both airlines, albeit in an uneven...

Air India sets aside up to 200 crore worth severance pay...

Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, is reportedly offering a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) to almost 2,000 employees and has assigned up to Rs...

Air India to revise its Privilege Leave policy

Air India has made an announcement stating that it intends to modify its Privilege Leave (PL) policy for permanent and full-term contract employees starting...

Air India launches second phase of VR scheme

Air India, which was acquired by the Tata group in January 2022, has announced a second round of voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) for its...

Air India to hire 900 pilots, 4,000+ cabin crew in 2023

Air India has announced to increase the hiring of pilots and maintenance engineers with its plans for fast expansion of its fleet and network....

Will Vistara give 8% pay hike to pilots?

Come April 2023, and Vistara pilots and cabin crew will enjoy an eight per cent increment in pay. The hike will be added to...

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
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Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition 

Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Former Boeing employees raise safety issues

Three ex-employees of the Boeing Global Services plant at Port San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, claim they were fired for raising concerns about...

WFH for IT employees to solve Bengaluru’s water crisis?

Bengaluru may have to allow employees to work from home because it is facing a major water crisis. The city is home to about...

Silence truly is golden, especially at the watercooler

Imagine this: you confide in a colleague about a recent financial setback, trusting them with a vulnerability. But instead of empathy, you receive a...

Pajama power: Gen Z dresses down in china’s ‘lying flat’ protest

Several Gen Z employees in China are rejecting formal office attire, opting for the comfort of pyjamas and loungewear. This sartorial rebellion, documented on...

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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

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