Tag: coronavirus
Life in the time of lockdown for HR leaders – A...
When reality hits hard, we all get accustomed to the most unexpected situations that come our way. Almost two weeks into the lockdown, each...
Publisher of Daily Mirror to furlough over 900 employees and cut...
Reach, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star newspapers, has decided to temporarily dismiss 20 per cent of its 4700...
How over-communication may backfire in telecommuting
Just as space in a relationship is essential to sustain it, space at the workplace is also important. This space should never be compromised,...
Walt Disney Co to dismiss non-essential employees amid COVID-19 outbreak
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak has forced many global multinational companies to furlough their employees, owing to the current financial burden. On the...
Current situation a silver lining for gig economy?
Every cloud has a silver lining! Though it may have been forced, the lockdown has turned out to be a wake-up call for India...
After Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan to defer salaries of govt...
A day after the Telangana government announced a pay cut for government employees, two other states have joined the list and announced the deferment...
Nuances of effective remote leadership
As the country has shut down to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, organisations have implemented work from home without much warning or...
SBI staff to give up a day’s salary, PL encashment
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a circular to its staff informing them that a day’s salary and encashment of a day’s privilege...
Employees can submit appraisal forms till June 30, centre extends date
At the time of lockdown and with the appraisal season around the corner, employees can heave a sigh of relief as the Central government...
How SBI General Insurance is overcoming business-continuity challenges during lockdown
For a customer-facing industry, work from home has suddenly become the new normal, which many employees are finding challenging to acclimatise with. Besides, the...
Don’t cut salaries or sack employees, Haryana issues advisory to industries
The Industries and Commerce department of Haryana on Saturday issued an advisory, urging all the private and public enterprises not to sack workers or...
Cognizant to increase base pay for its employees working amidst pandemic
Cognizant plans to give its employees, up to associate-level, in India and the Philippines, a 25 per cent increment in base pay for the...
Healthcare workers in the state to get 4 months advance salary...
While most of us have the privilege to work from the comfort of our homes, the healthcare workers are performing their duties, day in...
Think Employees, Think Customer: Syndicate Bank
While the corporate world is grappling on business continuity amidst the 21- day lockdown, and the fight against coronavirus, here is a PSU bank...
Imarticus Learning offers free courses to professionals to update their skills...
With the 21-day lockdown across the country and employees working from home, many professionals find they have a lot of time on their hands....
Volkswagen plans short-time work for 80,000 German employees
Close on the heels of Herbert Diess, CEO, Volkswagen (VW), warning of factory closures in Europe, the German auto manufacturing company is now planning...
Business continuity challenges for online delivery services
Online delivery services have become the lifeline for cities amidst the 21-day lockdown across the country.
On the one hand there is the rising demand...
JK Tyre & Industries’ leadership team takes 15-20% salary cut amid...
Tyres and tubes company, JK Tyre & Industries, on March 24 said its senior management has come forward to take a voluntary 15-20 per...
IndiGo assures no salary deduction amidst temporary flight suspension
India’s budget carrier, IndiGo, has promised its employees no deduction in salary during the temporary suspension of domestic flights. The decision was made after...
How are CEOs of the Unicorn Club assuaging their ‘panic-stricken’ staff?
We often hear that running a large company is one of the most complex jobs in the world. Business schools, strategic consultancies, headhunting firms,...
Working in the times of COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak is a situation that will affect each one of us, no matter which part of the globe we are in, regardless...
Pegasystems launches tracking app to track COVID-19 spread amongst staff
While all businesses are impacted by the spread of COVID-19, companies are adopting ways to ensure the continuity of business and focusing on the...
Notice Board – Episode 9
How to survive this crisis amidst #Coronavirus. Times are difficult and we need to stay cool and be connected online. Here is another new...
Leading during business un-usual
We have an unprecedented crisis on our hands. Before last week, while reports kept popping up about employees in few organisations contracting the virus,...
Netflix initiates $100 million relief fund for affected workers and more
Streaming company, Netflix, has set out to create a $100 million relief fund for the laid-off employees and the affected workers across the United...
Goa Govt. declares paid holidays amidst COVID-19
The State Government of Goa has declared paid holidays for all employees working in the government departments and private establishments for the next three...
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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Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
Every employee in control with CriticalRiver’s ESOP plan
CriticalRiver, a provider of technology solutions, has introduced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), poised to transform its business operations. This strategic move will...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
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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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....
