Tag: Benefits
Maharashtra cabinet revives retirement benefits for anganwadi workers
On 26 February 2024, the Maharashtra state cabinet approved the reinstatement of retirement benefits for anganwadi workers and helpers, which were previously halted due...
‘Provide on-the-spot redressal of issues’: DG, ESIC to officers
A Suvidha Samagam was organised under the chairmanship of Rajendra Kumar, director general, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at the ESIC headquarters.
Kumar patiently listened...
Nielsen trims global workforce by 9%
In a bid to secure financial stability, Nielsen has announced workforce reduction. The company will reduce headcount by 9 per cent, globally. The company...
DA for central govt employees likely to increase by 3% points
The current dearness allowance (DA) or dearness relief (DR) rate for central government employees and pensioners, respectively, is 42 per cent. In all possibility,...
Sai Silks to allocate 4.76% of shares to employee trust
Sai Silks Kalamandir (SSKL) has recently announced that it will assign 4.76 per cent of its shares to its employees trust. The aim of...
Prolonged loyalty: Beneficial or harmful?
Loyalty is a virtue that has long been celebrated as an admirable trait, whether it be in personal relationships, professional endeavours, or even one's...
Rajasthan govt employees now eligible for full pension after 25 years...
The Rajasthan government has made significant changes to the pension and employment policies for its employees. A recent cabinet meeting, chaired by chief minister...
Why internships should be taken seriously
Internships have become a cornerstone of career development in today's competitive job market. These valuable opportunities serve as a bridge between academic learning and...
Employees of HPSEB to receive benefits of OPS
The state government, led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief minister, Himachal Pradesh, has taken a significant step to ensure social security for employees of...
P&G Health policies for employees having children with special needs
P&G Health India is celebrating Mother's Day by introducing groundbreaking caregiving policies for its employees. The company recognises the invaluable contribution of all caregivers...
UAE warns companies to provide employee housing
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has mandated that establishments must provide labour accommodation for the employees. The ministry also posted...
Drawbacks and benefits of hiring polymaths
Given today's fast-paced and complex business environment, companies need to be able to adapt to changes quickly and solve complex problems in innovative ways....
16.27 lakh new employees added under ESI scheme in Jan. 2023
According to the provisional payroll data received from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), 16.27 lakh new employees became part of the ESI scheme...
Strikes & protests across the globe by unhappy workers
In Assam, India, the Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union (APMU) has announced an indefinite strike starting 4 March 2023.
The LPG transport workers, who drive LPG...
NA aviation industry introduces benefits to attract workers
To address the challenge of a tight labour market, the aviation industry in North America is adopting new strategies to attract and retain workers,...
Pilgrim launches first-ever ESOP scheme; all employees eligible
Pilgrim, a direct-to-consumer (D2C), personal care brand recently announced the launch of its first employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) scheme.
The company has allocated 10...
How ChatGPT can benefit HR
People are raving about the AI chat bot, ChatGPT. Its interactive features and in-depth responses have taken the internet by storm. While the bot...
Menstrual leaves for women staff of AU Small Finance Bank
That diversity and inclusion are important for AU Small Finance Bank is clear from the recent announcement of the menstrual leave policy for women...
Elon Musk slashes several employee benefits at Twitter
After the massive layoffs, the majority of the benefits that Twitter used to give its employees have apparently been reduced by Elon Musk.
These benefits...
‘Engage all employees on fixed terms by Feb. 2023’: UAE labour...
To ensure more flexibility, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ministry of human resources has amended its employment relationship regulations.
As per the new labour law,...
Why hyper-personalising employee rewards & benefits calls for caution
Customising employee rewards & benefits is welcome, but organisations must manage and strategise the process with care, point out HR leaders.
The importance of rewarding...
Seagate to lay off 3,000 as part of restructuring
With revenues dipping 35 per cent in quarter one of financial year 2023 and demand for falling too, Seagate Technology has decided to undergo...
US Labour Department proposes to redefine the status of gig workers
The US Labour Department has proposed to redefine the status of gig workers or contract workers in the country. The move is expected to...
Do employees want better pay and less benefits or vice versa?
The age when employees used to settle for whatever their employers offered is long past now. Today’s employees are actively seeking better pay and...
Amazon drivers to get pay hike, education reimbursement
Amazon wishes to spend over $5,000 on education reimbursement for its drivers. It also plans to provide them financial assistance for a 401(k) investment...
Googlers demand abortion benefits for contract workers too
The landmark case of Roe Vs Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court, holding that the country no longer offers federal constitutional right...