Tag: China
China’s new approach to work-life balance with unhappy leaves
With an aim to foster a healthier work-life balance for employees, a Chinese company has come up with a refreshing move. The company has...
Pajama power: Gen Z dresses down in china’s ‘lying flat’ protest
Several Gen Z employees in China are rejecting formal office attire, opting for the comfort of pyjamas and loungewear. This sartorial rebellion, documented on...
Morgan Stanley cuts 9% workforce in China
Morgan Stanley has trimmed its workforce by around nine per cent in China, affecting about 3000 employees. The layoffs have reportedly impact the asset-...
China surpasses 2023 job creation goal with 12.44 million urban jobs
China successfully achieved its goal by generating 12.44 million new urban jobs in 2023. However, the country's human resources ministry emphasised the necessity for...
China firm relocates to evade compensation payouts
Companies have been known to increase workload or put employees through difficult assessments in an attempt to weed out non-performers or reduce workforce. A...
Indian workers can find jobs in Israel’s construction sector
Israel’s construction sector is facing a shortage of manpower. Therefore, the country is working towards bringing in foreign workers from other nations, primarily India...
Global coal industry may render 4 lakh jobless in about 10...
There appears to be worrisome news for workers of Coal India. Globally, the coal industry is set to witness several mine closures as cheaper...
India accounts for 19% of global hydropower jobs
India is only second to China when it comes to jobs in the hydropower space. While China accounts for 35 per cent of hydropower...
Credit Suisse China unit to implement layoffs
Credit Suisse is reportedly planning to initiate a new round of layoffs in one of its China units, which could impact over 40 employees....
Are Chinese graduates struggling for jobs?
The youth in China seem to be struggling to bag decent jobs. The economy is still recovering post the pandemic, but data shows that...
Beijing govt encourages remote work to beat heat wave
Beijing, China, is experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring as high as 40 degrees celsius. The government has issued a red alert, the highest...
China introduces subsidy programme to tackle unemployment crisis
China's ministry of human resources has introduced a new subsidy programme to increase employment opportunities for young people and graduates who are facing long-term...
Chinese man fired for spending excessive time in restroom
In a peculiar case that has garnered attention, a Chinese man was fired from his job for spending an astonishing amount of time in...
LinkedIn axes 700+ jobs, will withdraw InCareer app in China
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, the employment-focussed social-media network, has revealed its plans to axe about 716 roles. Additionally, it has decided to withdraw its local jobs...
Apple seeks change in Indian labour law
In an effort to attract iPhone assembly from China, regional governments in India have responded positively to Apple's request for changes in the country's...
Google’s next round of layoffs begins in China
Google has been going through a phase of restructuring and realigning its workforce in response to its changing business priorities and economic cycles.
In January...
Workers in China protest as thousands are laid off
Workers in the Chinese city of Chongqing have staged protests after thousands were abruptly laid off by Zybio, a manufacturer of COVID-19 test kits....
Demand for virtual workers grows in China
Chinese businesses are paying significant amounts of money for virtual workers in a range of fields such as customer support and the entertainment industry....
Jaguar Land Rover to hire those let go by Meta, Twitter
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is looking out for talent in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, as well as autonomous driving,...
Foxconn to hire about 53,000 for Tamil Nadu plant
Following the rigid restrictions imposed in China due to the fear of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Foxconn’s plant at Zhengzhou has been...
Tata Group to hire 45,000 women in 2 years, at iPhone...
The Tata Group’s electronic factory at Hosur, which manufactures iPhone components, is gearing to hire more workers. The plant had already recruited 5000 women...
Alibaba lays off 10,000 as part of cost-cutting measures
To reduce costs, Alibaba, the Chinese tech major, has let go almost 10,000 employees. This is the Company’s response to poor sales and the...
Tesla abandons online hiring event in China
Recently, Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, had expressed his concerns over the state of the economy, because of which he had announced his intention to...
China proposes law to protect women employees’ rights
The Chinese government has proposed a ban on employers placing gender preferences in their job ads, and also asking women applicants about their marital...
Maryann Xu elevated as CPO at Walmart, China
Walmart has elevated Maryann Xu as the SVP & chief people officer for Walmart China. She will lead the HR function at the retail...
UC Web winds up in India, lays off 90% staff
UC Web, subsidiary of the China-based multinational firm, Alibaba Group, has suspended its India operations. It has asked 90 per cent of its workforce...
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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth
V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....
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...
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....
