Tag: COVID-19
Wipro adopts flexible work amid rising COVID-19 cases
In response to the increasing COVID-19 cases in India, Wipro has implemented a flexible work approach. This is aimed at putting the well-being of...
Google rolls back its COVID vaccine policy
Google has announced that it will no longer enforce its mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees worldwide. The policy was initially implemented in December...
‘Employer cannot impose COVID-19 vaccination’: Delhi HC
Much to the relief of a government school lecturer, the Delhi High Court ruled that no employer can force an employee to get vaccinated...
With no space for precautionary quarantine, Foxconn freezes hiring
Foxconn, the supplier of Apple iPhones, has reportedly imposed a hiring pause. Why? Because it is facing shortage of space to quarantine workers at...
Rising COVID-19 cases at Google campuses post return to office
Google employees are frustrated with the rising cases of COVID-19 at Google campuses. Many employees of Google have anonymously spoken to global media sharing...
How companies can better address mental health at the workplace
After the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions around mental health-related issues started to gather heat. With work-from-home becoming the norm and official...
Google lifts social distancing and testing mandates for US employees
Google has relaxed some of its COVID-19 measures and protocols related to vaccination, testing and social distancing for its US employees.
In a mail written...
Wells Fargo to reopen offices on 14 March, 2022
American multinational bank, Wells Fargo & Co., has announced 14 March, 2022 as the return-to-office date for its 2,54,000 global employees.
According to a Company...
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp staff to submit proof of booster to return...
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has now mandated that all its employees produce proof of having got their booster shot before returning...
50% cut in paid leave for COVID-positive staff at Walmart
Employees of Walmart in the US who need to self-isolate or have tested positive for COVID-19 will now only get a week’s paid leave...
Apple shuts 8 retail stores in the US and Canada as...
Technology giant, Apple, has decided to shut eight stores in the US and Canada with the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases amongst...
Resident doctors resume strike as their demands remain unfulfilled
Resident Doctors of Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and Lady Harding hospitals in Delhi have restarted their strike over delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling. As...
Google to not reopen offices on Jan 10, 2022
In view of the growing threat around the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, many major international conglomerates and organisations are rethinking their plans to reopen...
‘Not fully vaccinated? Can’t enter workplace’, says Singapore government
Starting January 1, 2022, only fully vaccinated employees will be allowed to return to office in Singapore.
According to the Health Ministry of the island,...
Walmart to call its corporate employees back to office by November...
Walmart has asked its employees to return to offices from November 8, 2021. The Company, after operating remotely for a large portion of the...
Apple to test unvaccinated staff each time they enter office
Tech giant Apple has announced that from October 24, it will require its unvaccinated corporate employees to get tested for COVID-19 every time they...
Non-working week in Russia; COVID-19 infections on the rise
Starting October 30, Russia will be going into a non-working week to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 infections in the country. President Vladimir...
‘Employers cannot impose vaccine mandate’: Texas governor
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, believes that even though vaccination remains the best protection for the population against COVID-19, it should be voluntary and...
Women’s employment will not return to pre-COVID-19 levels before 2022: Global...
Things have started to look up on the economic front, globally, with ‘return to office’ strategies being drawn up and reopening happening across the...
Whirlpool employees will get $1000 if they get vaccinated
With the president of the US ordering all private-sector companies to get their employees vaccinated or prepare unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly, Whirlpool...
Reliance to offer up to 12% increment
The employees of Reliance Industries, who did not get any increments last year, can look forward to a pay hike of 10 to 12...
PF relief till 2022 for some in the formal sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Government will pay the provident fund (PF) share of both employers as well as employees for...
100% employees at Shree Ramkrishna Exports vaccinated with first dose
Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), a diamond major in India, has vaccinated all its employees with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 50...
CNN staff fired for reporting to duty without vaccination
Making intolerance of any violation of COVID-19 protocols very clear, CNN, the US media firm, has fired three employees who came to work without...
Pfizer asks staff to get vaccinated or get tested weekly
Pfizer, the US-based pharma company has asked all its US employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or be ready to get tested for the...
85% Googlers’ requests for relocation, remote working accepted
Of the about 10,000 Googlers who applied for permission to work remotely or relocate, 85 per cent received approval. About 55 per cent of...
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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Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
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,...
Juniper to cut 500 roles in India
Juniper Networks, post-merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), is set to trim its India workforce. The move will impact 10-15 per cent of its...
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