Tag: break
Augnito gives employees a week off to rest and recharge
Augnito.ai, an advanced voice AI solution powering the healthcare industry, is letting its employees take the last week of December 2022 off work, in...
Saraf furniture staff to get 12-day rest & recharge break
From 24 October to 6 November, employees of Saraf furniture will enjoy a break from work under the Company’s Reset and Recharge Policy. The...
Women form 36.1% of Wipro’s workforce, 22.2% of board of directors
That Wipro is serious about its mission to make the organisation diverse and inclusive in every sense of the word is clear from the...
WeWork India to observe 10-day extended Diwali break
WeWork India announced a company-wide 10-day extended break for its employees during Diwali. The move is part of the Company’s goal to create a...
Khatabook gives 10-day break to employees for mental health
Khatabook, the Indian fintech startup, is allowing its employees to take a ten-day Mental Health Break, from September 25 to October 3, 2021. In...
Bumble makes week-long holiday twice-a-year affair
Last month, Bumble, a dating and social-media app, announced a week-long break for all its employees, globally, in order to tackle the issue of...
Bumble gives week-long break to staff to rest
American social-media company, Bumble, closed for a week, so that its employees can relax and de-stress. It is reported that the move is aimed...
32% women plan to hold on to their present jobs for...
The remote working situation has been harder on women than on men, given the fact that women professionals have had to struggle to manage...
Work is less? Furlough the staff!
Businesses cannot produce same results consistently. They go through cycles of high to low profits, and vice versa. And as they cannot run in...
Specially for Mothers@Microsoft
Microsoft’s organisational culture is founded in the growth mindset, which encourages and nurtures potential in all employees across business groups, and is deeply committed...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction
Whirlpool Corp, the home appliances manufacturer, has unveiled plans to slash roles globally. The company is set to axe approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide,...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
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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....
