Tag: Employee perks
Beyond samosas: Fidelity fosters well-being with healthy snack initiative
Imagine a workplace aroma unlike any other: a blend of freshly baked cookies mingling with the murmur of colleagues. But this isn’t your typical...
No more free coffees for Amazon staff
Amazon introduced a programme that gives employees complimentary coffee, including lattes and cappuccinos, from the coffee shops in their Seattle and other office locations....
Air India to revise its Privilege Leave policy
Air India has made an announcement stating that it intends to modify its Privilege Leave (PL) policy for permanent and full-term contract employees starting...
LinkedIn staff to take week-long ‘well-being’ break from work
LinkedIn is allowing its almost 16,000-strong workforce to take an entire week off to rest, relax and rejuvenate. Almost all employees will enjoy this...
12-week sabbatical with 25% base pay for Citigroup staff
Taking another step forward to ensure engagement and satisfaction of its employees, Citigroup will offer its staff an opportunity to avail a 12-week sabbatical....
Union government to allow reduction of monthly EPFO contribution
Employees may now be able to take home higher salaries if the organised sector is allowed to reduce the monthly mandatory deductions on account...
Leave encashment gets L&T employee Rs 19.38 crore
Anil Manibhai Naik, group executive chairman, Larsen and Toubro, whose term as executive chairman had expired in 2017, had been retained as non-executive chairman...
Google replaces ‘goodies’ with ‘gift of charity’ for employee perks
The company has apparently donated $30 million worth of Chromebooks, phones and associated tech support to schools on its employees’ behalf.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Elon Musk issues apology over low severance packages
In an email sent to his employees,Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, has formally apologised for what he termed as "incorrectly low" severance packages. This comes...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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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....
