Tag: covid
BSNL staff demand to be categorised as ‘frontline warriors’
The employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), Kota, have sought that the Centre categorise them under ‘frontline warriors’ as they too have been working...
India Yamaha Motor suspends operations at 2 plants
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) is going to suspend production at two of its two-wheeler plants in the country, from May 15-31. Amidst the rising...
Rajesh Nair joins Polycab India as CHRO
Polycab, an Indian electrical equipment manufacturing firm, has appointed Rajesh Nair, former head-HR, Tata Motors, as the new president & CHRO. This is the...
State governments offer incentives to frontline staff, medicos on COVID duty
Amidst the second wave of the pandemic, governments across the states are acknowledging the contribution of the healthcare staff and offering them incentives. The...
HCL offers 30-lakh insurance cover to its employees
With about 1,600 employees infected by the coronavirus till date, and some even having lost their lives to it, HCL Technologies has stepped up...
HR fraternity loses valuable members to COVID
Mali Mahalingam, a senior HR leader and former VP-HR at IBM India, has passed away on May 6. He had been battling COVID for...
Mahindra & Mahindra to shut its plants for 4 days in...
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) will prepone its schedule for maintenance shutdown of its plants amidst the COVID situation, and the rising number of cases...
25% extra salary for docs, nurses on Covid duty in Uttar...
Uttar Pradesh government has announced 25 per cent additional salary or honorarium for doctors and nurses on COVID duty at government hospitals across the...
Borosil announces huge compensation for families of staff who died of...
Borosil and Borosil Renewables have gone out of their way to announce an extraordinary compensation for the families of those employees who lose their...
Pune Municipal Corp. organises online health/happiness camp for staff
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has hit upon a unique way to motivate its employees and also boost their immune system. It has arranged for...
Tata Steel increases work hours to prevent contagion
Tata Steel's Jamshedpur plant will move to a 12-hour shift from the existing 8-hour starting later this month to contain the spread of COVID-19....
FICCI and OYO offer online course for hospitality industry
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and hospitality major, OYO, have come together to create an online certification course on...
Marginal increase of 8.59% in unemployment rate after dramatic fall: CMIE
Although the month of June had been recording a rapid fall in the unemployment rate, it recently witnessed a marginal increase in the same...
‘Thank You’ bonus of $500 million to Amazon’s front-line workers
The management of Amazon has decided to show its appreciation for its front-line workers by giving them a one-time ‘Thank You’ bonus. This is...
Cognizant lays off benched employees
According to the New Democratic Labour Front (NDLF), an IT employee union, the US- based IT major, Cognizant, has begun terminating its benched employees as...
ILO predicts loss of around 305 million full-time jobs
Lockdowns and other restrictive measures to contain the pandemic have had a devastating impact on already weak labour markets, as well as production and...
LTI launches app that ensures employee safety and business continuity
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has launched the LTI SafeRadius app to make sure that the health of the workforce remains protected as they...
HDFC Life Insurance’s plan of action for Unlock 1.0
Life is full of uncertainties, and those in the life insurance business can totally relate to this statement. COVID-19 is something that no one...
Birlasoft’s ‘agile pods’ maintain productivity levels during WFH
Information technology (IT) services provider, Birlasoft, has come up with a novel way to tackle the delivery and productivity issue amidst remote work during...
15,000 BEST staff absent from duty get no salary for May
More than 15,000 Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) staffers have received no salary for the month of May in lieu of the days...
Finding a job post COVID
Finding a job during or even post COVID may be a tough challenge for all those prospective candidates out there. While recent data indicates...
Ambica Steels gears up to resume operations, issues guidelines
Indian stainless steel product manufacturer, Ambica Steels, has taken all the necessary safety measures and put an employee action framework in place before resuming...
What’s high on the agenda for CHROs?
What is the top priority for the heads of human resources of Indian companies in the post-COVID era? If your answer is ‘compensation and...
New COVID guidelines for central govt staff
With the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increasing amongst various officials of government ministries and departments, the Centre has issued a new set...
Six-feet office, Vitamin jOSH, online university: KPMG plans ahead of pandemic
Fumigation of office premises, closed cafeterias, redesigned open plans, no meeting rooms — these are just some of the measures being considered by one...
Uttar Pradesh govt. abolishes allowances affecting 16 lakh employees
While the Uttar Pradesh government has not cut the salaries of its employees, it has decided to scrap seven of their allowances, instead. Financial...
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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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...
Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction
Whirlpool Corp, the home appliances manufacturer, has unveiled plans to slash roles globally. The company is set to axe approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide,...
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...
FY25 will see Tech Mahindra hiring 6,000 freshers from campuses
Tech Mahindra plans to hire from campuses this financial year. In fact, it intends to add 6,000 freshers to its workforce in FY25. It...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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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....
