Tag: Chandigarh

Chandigarh announces nearly 8% per cent raise for outsourced workers

Chandigarh’s outsourced workforce received a welcome boost on Monday with the announcement of an almost 8 per cent hike in daily wages, or DC...

Strikes in MP’s revenue dept and Chandigarh’s PGI

On 28 August 2023, approximately 19,000 employees from the MP revenue department, specifically known as patwaris, initiated an indefinite strike. Their primary demands include...

Govt employees in Chandigarh demand pension restoration and job security 

Government employees in Chandigarh took to the streets in a protest, demanding the reinstatement of retirement benefits, regularisation of contract workers, and prompt filling...

New report shows an uptick in November hiring numbers

After observing months of slowdown in hiring in the IT industry, November finally shows signs of recovery, albeit only marginally. A talent management platform...

Old Pension Scheme: Disgruntled Punjab govt staff hold massive protest rally

To express their dissatisfaction with the recently-released notification for the restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS), a rally was held in Punjab by...

USEReady to hire around 200 data analytics & engineers for new...

Founded in 2011 by two Indians Uday Hegde and Lalit Bakshi, strategic data and Analytics partner USEReady, which had its offices in Bengaluru and...

Chandigarh admin staff to be covered under Central Civil Services rules

While the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to align the service conditions of all employees of the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh...

Chandigarh powermen union on strike to protest against privatisation of electricity...

Starting 22 February, the UT Powermen Union will go on strike to protest the privatisation of the electricity department. The employees have expressed fear...

NHM employees protest against Chandigarh UT administration over pay hike dispute

Around 500 employees of the National Health Mission in Chandigarh demonstrated a protest today to put forth their qualms related to increased pay to...

Smart watches detect 250 ghost employees in Chandigarh MCD

After making marking of biometric attendance mandatory for staff of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation in November, 2019, the municipal commissioner had ordered salary cuts...

20-25% Paytm staff to continue WFH in the future

Paytm has realised that with remote working, new hires can be taken on from small cities, without them having to relocate to its offices...

Tamil Nadu government employees to be eligible for double festival advance

As per the 7th Pay Commission, the Tamil Nadu government has doubled the festival advance given to government employees, teachers and other non-teaching staff...

Conclave on higher education and HR in Chandigarh

Chandigarh hosted the 10th Higher Education and Human Resource Conclave, which was attended by policymakers as well as leaders and stakeholders from the field...

Emerging Indian cities show surge in online hiring: Monster Employment Index

The monthly analysis, conducted by Monster India, of the online job posting activity in the country, reveals that there is a significant rise in...

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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Vistara to give one-time special bonus to staff

On the basis of its operational and financial performance, Vistara, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is providing its worforce...

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...

ARAPL infuses Rs 38 crore into Arapl RaaS

Affordable Robotics and Automation (ARAPL) has granted funding of Rs 38 crore to its subsidiary, Arapl RaaS, to accelerate its growth and development. Arapl...

Vodafone’s 2,000 job cuts spark employee resistance

Vodafone, the telecommunications giant, has announced the cutting of 2,000 jobs. The announcement follows a change in management. The move is also said to be...

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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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