Tag: employee compensation
Pocket FM concludes first ESOP buyback
Pocket FM, the audio entertainment platform, has recently concluded its inaugural Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback, amounting to $8.3 million, as announced by...
Rajasthan govt raises DA by 4%
The Rajasthan government has announced a significant four per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state-government employees and pensioners. The decision, finalised during...
Aavin’s financial strain amidst hike dispute
Employees of Aavin have called upon the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation to disburse the eight per cent dearness allowance (DA) owed to...
China firm relocates to evade compensation payouts
Companies have been known to increase workload or put employees through difficult assessments in an attempt to weed out non-performers or reduce workforce. A...
J&K raises DA for employees and pensioners
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has announced a raise in the dearness allowance (DA) of its government employees and pensioners. The decision announced...
Hotel workers on strike in LA and California, demand better wages
On July 2, thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles and Southern California made history by going on strike. This massive strike, organised by...
Ministry of labour registers 17.9 lakh employees under ESIC
The ministry of labour has released the provisional payroll data for the employees' state insurance corporation (ESIC) for April 2023, revealing a significant addition...
Short video app Chingari to lay off 20% of workforce
Chingari, a short video streaming application in India, has announced plans to lay off 20 per cent of its employees in an organisational restructuring...
Wrongfully sacked employee at BMW Oxford awarded 16,000 pounds
According to The Mirror, an employee of the German automaker BMW won more than 16,000 pounds after being fired for collecting his lunch during...
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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Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix axes 100 jobs in major overhaul
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring its operations, Bengaluru-based healthtech Software as a Service (SaaS) startup, HealthPlix, has announced the termination of 100...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
Spotify’s layoff fallout: CEO admits challenges despite profits
Spotify, the music-streaming platform, made headlines last December when it executed its largest ever round of layoffs under the leadership of Daniel Ek, CEO,...
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