Tag: Compensation & Benefits
New labour laws mandate payment for excess unused leave
A set of four labour laws poised for implementation will usher in significant changes across various employment sectors. Once these laws come into effect,...
Do software engineers at Google earn basic salary of Rs 5.90...
That Googlers are paid very well is a known fact. However, that software engineers at the tech giant, in the US, may be paid...
Microsoft to give employees unlimited vacation days
Microsoft has announced a new policy called ‘Discretionary Time Off’ which will no longer require US employees to formally record vacation, as reported in...
Singapore to give work injury compensation, pension coverage to gig workers
Singapore to give work injury compensation, pension coverage to gig workersOn the recommendation of Advisory Committee on Platform Workers, the Singapore government has announced...
Pernod Ricard ropes in Namita Bharadwaj to head compensation & benefits...
Pernod Ricard, the multinational alcoholic beverages manufacturing company, has brought in total rewards & talent management advisor & collaborator, Namita Bharadwaj, to head the...
The Himalaya Drug Company appoints Rahul Kapoor as CPO
The Himalaya Drug Company has appointed Rahul Kapoor as chief people officer. He will lead the pharmaceutical company’s people and culture agenda, from Dubai.
Kapoor...
Companies put ‘CHRO’ at par with ‘CMO’
As per a study by Hay Group, the core business heads and top business enablers in a company are considered to be equal stake holders in growth, which is why the gap between their salaries is now marginal…
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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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...
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...
How Poonawalla Fincorp fosters a culture of employee centricity
Poonawalla Fincorp stands out for its unorthodox approach. Here, success isn’t solely measured by the bottom line; it’s about cultivating a symbiotic relationship where...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
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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....
