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Germany rises, Canada falls: Study abroad trends in India shift
A new report by upGrad Abroad paints a dynamic picture of India’s evolving study abroad scene. Key findings include:
Destination diversification: Europe’s stock is soaring,...
Nike to restructure amid ongoing staff reductions
Nike has silently laid off workers in recent weeks and hinted at a comprehensive restructuring last week. However, the company has not provided details...
Scotiabank to cut 3% of workforce amid economic challenges
Canada's Scotiabank is planning to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,700 employees, which amounts to about three per cent of its total workforce....
Min. hourly wages increased in 6 Canadian provinces
Starting 1 October 2023, the hourly minimum wage in Canada has gone up in six provinces. In Ontario, minimum wage has gone up to...
Canada eases rules for trusted employers to tackle labour shortages
To address labour shortages in certain job sectors, Canada is taking action. The government is launching a programme called the recognised employer pilot (REP)...
Canada introduces new initiative to attract skilled newcomers
Canada has introduced a new process to attract skilled immigrants in priority occupations as permanent residents, aiming to meet labour demands and strengthen the...
1.5 lakh workers are on strike in Canada
Following failed attempts at resolving issues related to remote work and fair wages, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has called for a...
155k Canadian public servants may protest if govt fails to negotiate...
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the largest union representing Canadian government employees, has announced its intention to go on strike if an...
Collector orders government staff in Satara to wear masks
Considering the growing number of COVID and influenza cases in the state of Maharashtra, the collector of Satara district has asked all residents of...
Min.salary Rs 43 lakh for foreign service officers in Canada
Those keen to work as foreign service officers with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may apply before 30 June, 2023. The job...
New measures for foreign visitors in Canada seeking work permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign visitors to Canada who have a job offer can easily apply for and receive...
Canada’s unemployment rate is 5%; 1.5 lakh jobs created in Jan.
While experts had predicted that Canada unemployment rate will go up to 5.1 per cent, the country’s economy has done better than expected. It...
Which countries pay their truck drivers the most?
These are the top 10 nations that pay its drivers the highest wages. Every nation needs people in the trucking industry. Trucks can deliver...
International students in Canada can work over 20 hours a week...
Till 31 December 2023, international students in Canada will be allowed to take up work outside their campuses for over 20 hours a week....
LTTS opens engineering R&D Centre in Toronto, to hire 100...
L&T Technology Services , the global pure-play engineering services company and a listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, is all set to launch its...
GoFloaters raises seed fund from Loyal VC
Gofloaters, the hybrid workplace platform has managed to raise seed funding from Canada-based venture fund, Loyal VC. The funding amount has yet to be...
Canada enhances the Temporary Foreign Workers Programme
Henceforth, all employers will have to provide temporary foreign workers all the information pertaining to their rights in Canada. This is part of the...
Vacancies rise in Canada; 21,000 jobs added in September
The number of vacancies in Canada has gone up. This is not because new jobs have been created, but because about 20,000 people have...
Infosys launches digital centre, to create 1,000 jobs in Calgary
Over the next two years, Infosys plans to create 1,000 jobs in Calgary, Canada. This is double the number the Company had originally promised....
32,000 jobs added, vacancies in Canadian healthcare, social assistance sectors rising
Canada has more jobs on offer now, with about 32,200 vacancies waiting to be filled. As per statistics in the May-June period vacancies rose...
Over a million jobs available for the taking in Canada
Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen to 5.1 per cent and there are more jobs on offer that in the past. In fact, the ratio...
Colleagues stand up for employee fired for being late
An employee who arrived 20 minutes late for work, for the very first time in seven years, has received immense support from his colleagues.
When...
Oracle starts laying off employees in the US
Oracle Corp. has reportedly begun the process of laying off employees in the US, as a part of a cost cutting and restructuring exercise....
Canadian government invites online applications for HR professionals
The recruitment firm, Natural Resources Canada has advertised inviting online applications for the post of human resources assistants, for its corporate management and services...
Mphasis to create 1,000 jobs for techies in Alberta, Canada
By end of 2022, Mphasis hopes to hire 300 people for its new delivery centre at Calgary, Alberta in Canada. The IT services major...
Unemployment rises in the US, Canada posts over 8.74 lakh unfilled...
January 2022 saw about 1.4 million workers joining the labour force in the US. However, the unemployment rate, on the whole, rose a bit...
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...
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...
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...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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US, Japan to boost Philippines semiconductor workforce
Pledging to nurture talent and foster innovation, the US, Japan and the Philippines unveiled a bold collaboration. The move aims to propel the Philippines...
Sulabh Kulshreshtha moves from Nykaa to Livspace, as head-HR
Sulabh Kulshreshtha has joined Livspace, the home interiors and renovation platform, as head of human resources. He moves from Nykaa, where he served for...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
Tesla to let go 14,000 employees globally
Tesla has announced a significant restructuring plan, resulting in a 10 per cent reduction of its global workforce, potentially affecting around 14,000 employees worldwide....
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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....
