Tag: Banks
Will bank staff in India enjoy 5-day workweek, pay hike?
Bank employees in India may soon be working for just five days a week. While the Indian Banking Association (IBA) has already given its...
Deutsche Bank pays fine for staff’s unauthorised use of WhatsApp
When some employees of Deutsche Bank used WhatsApp for business communication, they would never have imagined it would lead to pay cuts. A probe...
50,000 jobs may be lost at Wells Fargo
In early September, Wells Fargo was said to be planning to cut about 25 per cent of its workforce, that is, at least 50,000...
15% increment for bank staff
Employees of 35 banks, including public-sector banks, certain foreign banks as well as a few very old private banks, will receive a 15 per...
Proposed 3-day bank strike postponed
The three-day bank strike that had been called by the members of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) in the second week of...
Two-day strike called by bank employees
Banking services may be affected in the country for two days, with many banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), participating in the strike...
Festive bonus for bank staff and Coal India employees
The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has ordered that a month’s salary should be credited into the accounts of employees as an advance before Diwali....
Banks attract IT professionals with attractive salaries
With businesses going digital, an IT professional with knowledge of data analytics stands a chance to get a hike of up to 25 per...
Indian banking sector to offer 5000 jobs
The small finance banks in India, including AU, Ujjivan, Utkarsh, Suryoday and ESAF will be expanding their staff by 4000 to 5000 in the...
UOB Singapore deploys robots to perform human tasks
Amy and Eve, the two robots, have helped reduce transaction time by 50 per cent in the wholesale banking and retail businesses.
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...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
Polmor Steel to expand in Telangana, create 100 more jobs
Polmor Steel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Polish company Polmor is gearing to expand in Telanga, where it already has facilities in the Automotive...
Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
