Tag: Contractual Employees
Srinagar HC rules in favour of terminated contractual employees
On 19 December 2023, the Srinagar High Court intervened to help employees who were hired on a contractual basis at the Jammu and Kashmir...
PSMSU strike extends to 6 December, affecting 50 departments
Since 8 November 2023, members of the Punjab State Ministerial Service Union (PSMSU) have been on strike, demanding the implementation of the old pension...
Contract service to be accounted for in pension calculation: SC
Can contractual staff members who were later regularised, ask for contractual period of service to be taken into account for pension calculation? The Supreme...
Street light workers of Lucknow Municipal Corp. on strike, demand pending...
Highlighting the issue of pending salary for six months, the contractual workers in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation have gone on strike. The street light...
25,000 contractual staff in Punjab will be regularised
About 25,000 contractual employees in Punjab can look forward to being regularised. Of these, a significant 8,000 contract workers belong to the Education Department...
Contractual staff hired without public ad cannot be regularised
A petition was submitted by a driver who was appointed for three months and whose service was later extended, and then eventually terminated without...
Odisha government gives 25% hike to contractual employees
The Odisha government has made Diwali more beautiful for its contractual employees. The state government has announced a 25 per cent increase in the...
50% hike in initial salaries of contract staff in Odisha government
Following a state cabinet meeting in Odhisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the initial salary of all contractual employees in the state would...
Kerala HC says maternity benefits are applicable to contractual employees too
A judgment passed by the Kerala High Court said that women employees working on contract should also be able to enjoy maternity benefits.
The petition...
Delhi Govt told to hire contract workers directly
The move will help the Government save not only on GST bills but also on the monthly agency charges being paid to contractors by departments
39K new regular jobs but 1.26 lakh contract & casual jobs...
While six out of eight sectors have added new jobs, manufacturing and transport have lost jobs.
Contractual employees on sick leave can’t be sacked: Delhi High Court
Alliance Air did not renew the contract of its air hostess, Chitra Sharma, who was on sick leave due to back pain.
EY develops digital HR tool to manage gig workers
The job-placement portal, GigNow, is capable of sorting resumes, ranking competencies and matching them with available openings
“Infosys’ longevity will depend on how well we build on our...
Richard Lobo is a qualified mechanical engineer who decided to pursue a career in human resources. Post his PGDM in Marketing and Finance, from Xavier Institute of Management, Lobo dabbled in sales and marketing at Godrej & Boyce.
He joined Infosys in 2000 where he was recently appointed as the senior vice-president & head-HR. In his new role, he oversees the functions of business HR, employee relations, geography-HR and HR delivery for Infosys.
In the last one year, the company has introduced several changes in terms of people practices. Lobo chats with HRKatha on the company’s people strategy and his overall view on the changing dynamics of the human resource function.Excerpts!
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...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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US, Japan to boost Philippines semiconductor workforce
Pledging to nurture talent and foster innovation, the US, Japan and the Philippines unveiled a bold collaboration. The move aims to propel the Philippines...
Investing in women to accelerate progress—the only way forward
Despite so much talk about progress and equity, in 2024, women still face barriers in leadership roles. They make up nearly half of the...
Kerala IT firms opt for long tests over traditional hiring methods
Discarding conventional hiring methods, information technology (IT) firms in Kerala are going for tests suited to the modern digital era, to gauge the suitability...
Marvel to cut roles across departments
Marvel, the Hollywood entertainment chain, has initiated a workforce reduction, letting go of employees across various departments. This strategic move aligns with Bob Iger,...
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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....
