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Will Central govt staff’s DA be hiked to 38% next week?

Central government employees are expecting that their dearness allowance (DA) will be hiked by four per cent very soon. In fact, media reports are...

Odisha govt raises DA of staff by 3%

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given his approval to the proposed three per cent hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for the state-government...

DA formula revised for Central government employees

Considering the inflation, the Government revises the base year off and on, for calculation of dearness allowance (DA). The formula has been changed again,...

DA hiked from 31% to 34% for Madhya Pradesh govt staff

There is good news for over 7.5 lakh employees of the Madhya Pradesh government. There is to be a hike in their dearness allowance...

Chhattisgarh MLAs’ pay hike invites protests by state govt staff

The government employees of Chattisgarh have been on a strike since 25 July 2022. They have been protesting against the salary hike that has...

4% DA hike likely for government employees

Government employees can expect a four per cent increment in dearness allowance (DA) this time. The hike will reportedly come into effect from 1...

DA for centre employees may hike by 5%

As per the media speculations and reports, it is being said that Dearness Allowance of more than one lakh Central government employees will see...

Central govt staff will get increased salary from July

Starting 1 July 2022, the Centre will hike the present DA from 34 per cent to 38 per cent. This hike of four per...

DA, DR hiked, house building advance interest rate cut for Central...

Over 47 lakh employees and about 68 lakh pensioners will benefit from the hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) announced for...

3% DA hike for Central government staff

After being delayed for more than a year and a half, the dearness allowance (DA) for Central government employees is finally being revised. Following...

After Uttar Pradesh, now Uttarakhand also hikes DA

Ahead of the polls, the Uttrakhand government has increased the dearness allowance (DA) of state government employees by three per cent. With this, the...

7th Pay Commission: Changes in DA calculations for government employees

This week, the Centre has altered the way dearness allowance (DA) is calculated for the government employees. As per the latest update from the...

MSRTC employees receive 5% DA hike as Diwali gift

The festive season has arrived for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees as the officials at MSRTC have announced a dearness allowance...

MP and Rajasthan announce DA hike for state government staff

Earlier this week, the Union cabinet approved the three per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) taking it up to...

Yet another DA hike for Central government staff?

Chances are that the festive season will bring more good news for Central government employees and pensioners. There is talk of a likely hike...

25% hike in DA for Central government staff under 6th Pay...

After hiking the dearness allowance (DA) of Central government employees, from 17 per cent to 28 per cent, as per the 7th Pay Commission,...

Employees demand 11% DA hike in Tamil Nadu immediately

Tamil Nadu witnessed demonstrations by government employees and pensioners demanding an 11 per cent hike in dearness allowance with immediate effect. The State government had...

Bihar government hikes DA by 11%

Employees and pensioners of Bihar government will now receive 28 per cent dearness allowance (DA) instead of 17 per cent. This hike will come...

DA of Central government staff hiked to 28%

The Centre has given its approval to the proposal for hiking dearness and house rent allowances. The dearness allowance (DA) has been increased to...

7th Pay Commission: New Wage Code Bill w.e.f April 1

The Centre is all set to implement the New-Wage Code Bill from April 1. 2021, which will alter the salaries of government employees drastically. New...

Over 56 lakh COVID-19 advance claims settled by EPFO by December...

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has paid over Rs 14,000 crore towards settlement of 56.79 lakh COVID-19 non-refundable advance claims, last year. Following the virus...

Increment, more benefits for CG staff, pensioners: 7th Pay Commission

The Central government will grant higher wages to its employees with an expected rise in dearness allowance (DA) of two per cent. The Cabinet...

Good news for Central-Government employees

Employees of the Central Government may receive some good news this year in the upcoming budget. Their minimum wages under the 7th Central Pay...

Employees’ ESIC contribution rate to be reduced to 1%, DA of...

The Central Government is considering reducing the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) contribution rate to one percent for employees and four per cent for...

Arunachal Pradesh Government announces hike in DA and DR

Arunachal Pradesh is the latest state to announce 7th Pay Commission benefits. Lakhs of government employees in the State will enjoy an increase in...

Cabinet approves 2% DA for Central-Government employees

This will benefit about 48.41 lakh Central-Government employees and 61.17 lakh pensioners.

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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...
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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...
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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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Tesla faces speculation over potential layoffs amidst internal struggles

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Singapore introduces flexible work guidelines

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