Tag: contract
WAG strike ends today; deal includes 5% min. pay hike
The strike by writers that shook Hollywood and brought all production work to a halt for about 150 days, has come to an end....
MoHRE can help UAE employees who don’t get promised pay hike
Quite often, employers who, at the time of appointing a candidate, promise an increment after a specific duration of service, fail to grant that...
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...
Apple policy allows staff to speak up about harassment, discrimination, working...
In an attempt to make the workplace safer and friendlier, Apple has reviewed its non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Following this, the tech major has acknowledged...
1,100 employees of New York Times stop work
About 1,100 employees of New York Times have gone on strike and stopped work, demanding pay hikes to tackle inflation.
Employees, including journalists disappointed at...
‘Engage all employees on fixed terms by Feb. 2023’: UAE labour...
To ensure more flexibility, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ministry of human resources has amended its employment relationship regulations.
As per the new labour law,...
Are British pilots being hired to train Chinese military?
China’s People’s Liberation Army is hiring former British military pilots and offering them a handsome remuneration to train their teams.
It is reported that about...
‘Pay for your training’: US employers tell quitting staff
It has come to light that many employers in the US are asking their employees, who have quit, to pay for the training they...
Strikes and protests in India and the US
There seems to be no dearth of disgruntled employees, especially in the healthcare sector, not just in India but abroad too.
In Kerala, doctors employed...
HCL to facilitate Airbus’ digital transformation journey for 5 years
HCL Technologies, as a ‘preferred partner’ for Airbus, has entered into a five-year digital workplace services agreement with the latter. The Company will set...
“Uber driver independent contractor not employee”: NZ Employment Court
New Zealand's Employment Court recently declared an Uber driver as an independent contractor and not an employee.
The concerned driver, Arachchige, had joined in 2015...
100 vacancies for engineers at NBCC
The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has put up a recruitment notice on its official website for civil (80) and electrical engineer (20) posts,...
Saudi Arabia to replace kafala with new form of contract
Saudi Arabia is working towards replacing the kafala system with a new form of work contract between employers and foreign workers, which will protect...
UP Govt to alter hiring for Group B & C staff
The Uttar Pradesh Government is pondering over a proposal, which will change the way Group B and Group C employees are hired.
As per the...
Employing and terminating contractual staff will be easier
The Industrial Relations Code 2019, also called the Labour Code, will soon be introduced in the Parliament for approval. Once approved, it will be...
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...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family...
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
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Tata Steel workers in the UK vote in favour of strike
Members of Unite, the workers' union in Britain, have voted in favour of calling a strike against the closure of blast furnaces by Tata...
TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...
Santosh Rai appointed head-HR, L&T, Precision Engineering and Systems
Santosh Rai is now head-human resources, Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering and Systems IC. He will be based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Till now he...
The QuitTok conundrum: Can public resignation be a force for good?
Brittany Pietsch's viral TikTok video in January 2024 sent shockwaves through the HR world. In it, Pietsch, a former Cloudflare employee, documented her confusing...
DIALOGUE
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....
