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SpaceX under investigation for mishandling bias & harassment claims

The civil rights department of California has initiated an investigation into SpaceX for mishandling complaints related to bias and sexual harassment. Former engineers from SpaceX...

Intel to let go 235 employees

The US chip-making firm, Intel, is planning to let go 235 employees in the fifth round of layoffs this year. The job-cutting exercise may spill...

Qualcomm to restructure, axe at least 1,200 jobs in California

It was only in the third week of September that Qualcomm had revealed its intention to reduce headcount at its Shanghai office. Now, the...

Amazon to reduce workforce at Fresh grocery outlets

Headcount is being reduced at Amazon’s 40+ Fresh grocery stores across the US. The retailer is doing away with the ‘zone lead’ role, that...

Why a US eatery paid back wages of Rs 1 cr.+

Getting employees to confess their sins to a priest is bizarre, but this is something that has actually happened. A Mexican restaurant called Taqueria...

Hotel workers on strike in LA and California, demand better wages

On July 2, thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles and Southern California made history by going on strike. This massive strike, organised by...

Intel implements pay cuts; CEO to take 25% cut

It hasn’t been long since Intel announced the layoff of about 340 people in California. And now, it is reportedly resorting to pay cuts....

List salary range on job postings: California state

Till now, employees in California were informed of the salary range of the position they were applying for, only on request. Now, all employers...

Travelling remote worker unknowingly cost his employers $5,00,000

When an engineer at GravyWork, a Virginia-based startup in the US, travelled to California and Texas while working remotely, he had no idea that...

Will Twitter staff be laid off while Tesla resumes hiring?

Tesla has reportedly posted job ads for over 6,900 on its website this week. It wasn’t long ago that Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla had...

Model N to increase engineering talent pool in Hyderabad

Model N, the California-headquartered technology, data and analytics services company, has launched a new product-innovation facility in the city of Hyderabad. The Company that primarily...

Amy Hanlon-Rodemich takes up CPO role at Nokia

Amy Hanlon-Rodemich has joined Nokia as the chief people officer (CPO). She moves from GlobalLogic, where she was chief people officer for over three...

Employees at McDonald’s outlet quit half way through their shift

A recent video on a video-sharing platform went viral showing employees at a McDonald’s outlet standing outside the outlet in mid-shift, refusing to work....

Amazon to hire 75,000 workers across Canada and the US

On May 13, Amazon announced that it is going to hire around 75,000 workers across Canada and the US. The Company has also announced...

Disney’s theme parks to render 28,000 jobless

Approximately 28,000 employees or ‘cast members’ as they are called, working at Walt Disney’s theme parks in the US will be laid off. The...

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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Central govt lifts wage rate for MGNREGA workers

The Central government has announced the latest revision in wages for many MGNREGA workers, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act for...

Stellantis turns mandatory WFH day into termination day

When employees at Stellantis were told to work from home/remotely on 22 March so that maximum participation could be ensured for important meetings to...

“Ditch the diploma, dig for diamonds in 2024,” Udbhav Ganjoo

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act Attracting, developing and engaging talent are interconnected and perennial priorities, which will...

Dell announces workforce reduction amid sluggish PC demand

As a part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, Dell Technologies has announced a workforce reduction. The decision comes amidst a prolonged period of sluggish...

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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....
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