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eBay settles employee misconduct case; pays $3 mn in fine
eBay, the online retail firm has to pay three million dollars as a substantial fine. Why? According to a case filed on 11 January...
NLRB files another complaint against Starbucks
A US labour agency is trying to make Starbucks reopen 23 stores that were supposedly closed last year to discourage a nationwide union effort....
Apple’s discriminatory hiring practices cost $25 million in settlement
Investigations that that began in 2019 revealed that Apple followed hiring practices that discriminated against US candidates for job roles that were given to...
X accused of firing employee illegally last year
When Yao Yue spoke up agains X’s return-to-work policy, little did she expect to be fired. Yue, who was a principal software engineer at...
Will Credit Suisse staff go to court for their AT1 bonuses?
The employees of Credit Suisse are planning to sue the Swiss financial regulator for cancelling their bonuses worth more than $400 million.
Many senior managers...
Employment basis false info can be terminated: SC
Employees who produce false information regarding their suitability for a job or get appointed basis their suppression of their past records or history, such...
Toyota to boost hiring of software engineers
Toyota Motor Corp. will be increasing its hiring of software engineers in the Company from next year, spring onwards, as the automobile firm is...
Willis Towers Watson faces lawsuits for misleading shareholders
The acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The former is facing a minimum of...
TCS employee approaches labour court for justice
An employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Chennai has alleged that she has been transferred within the organisation without being offered any reason...
Woman employee accuses BBC of unequal pay
Samira Ahmed, who has been the presenter of BBC’s ‘Newswatch’ for about seven years now, has accused BBC of paying her 85 per cent...
Employee takes bosses to court, alleges casteist abuse
Suraj, an ex- customer adviser of the auto company, Concorde Motors—at Baner, in the suburbs of Pune—has filed a case of atrocity against his...
Cases against government employees for posting comments against CM
About 12 employees of the State Government of Kerala and about 106 others have cases registered against them for posting offensive comments and videos...
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’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
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...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
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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....
