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EPFO may amend pension scheme
The Ministry of Labour and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are planning to re-examine the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) so that it becomes...
Street light workers of Lucknow Municipal Corp. on strike, demand pending...
Highlighting the issue of pending salary for six months, the contractual workers in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation have gone on strike. The street light...
EPFO facilitates digital submission of pensioners’ life certificates
As per the latest guidelines issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), pensioners covered under the pension scheme (EPS) can now submit their...
More men re-enter workforce than women: Data
After leaving job or quitting work, it appears that more men re-join the workforce than women. According to the National Statistical Office’s payroll data,...
Users facing difficulties updating nominee details on EPF portal
The last date to update and add nominees to one’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account is December 31, 2021. However, many users and account...
Government extends wage subsidy, to encourage job creation
The Government’s wage subsidy scheme, which was to end today, that is, June 30, has now been extended till March 31, 2022. The scheme...
EPFO becomes more subscriber friendly; launches WhatsApp helpline
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is well on the path to becoming more subscriber friendly than ever before. Close on the heels of the...
EPFO releases Rs 868 Cr pension and Rs 105 Cr arrears
As per a confirmation from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released Rs 868 crore pension in...
Tax liability of EPF subscribers will increase with lower contribution
As part of the stimulus package, the Government had lowered the contributions of the employers and employees, towards the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from...
Statutory EPFO deductions reduced from 12% to 10%
In a move that will benefit about 43 million employees and about 6,50,000 organisations covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Office (EPFO), the Centre...
Festive bumper for EPFO staff
The non-gazetted employees (belonging to Groups B and C) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), will receive a 60 days’ productivity-linked Diwali bonus....
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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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...
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...
Special casual leave granted to J&K division employees
The general administration department of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a notification approving three days of special casual leave for employees of the Jammu...
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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