Tag: employees
Employee miffed as manager calls him to work on day off,...
A recent incident shared on Reddit detailed a conversation between a manager and an employee who was asked to come to work on his...
Is C-suite underestimating their staff’s well-being struggles?
Do the C-suite need to understand their employees’ well-being needs better? Are they not really aware how much their employees are struggling with their...
Rajasthan govt employees now eligible for full pension after 25 years...
The Rajasthan government has made significant changes to the pension and employment policies for its employees. A recent cabinet meeting, chaired by chief minister...
More than 2500 NTC workers protest for unpaid salaries
Over 2,500 workers of the National Textiles Corporation (NTC) in Mumbai have been on strike since June 1, demanding payment for the past eight...
Air India launches Gurukul.AI; learning platform with 70,000+ cutting-edge tools
Air India has elevated its learning initiatives with the launch of Gurukul.AI. This new platform provides a wide array of over 70,000 cutting-edge learning...
New term-time contract enhances work flexibility at Amazon
Amazon has introduced a groundbreaking new contract that offers parents, grandparents, and guardians of school-age children the option to work during term-time only. These...
DCB Bank allots over Rs 90,000 worth of shares as stock...
DCB Bank (earlier known as Development Credit Bank) in a recent announcement made through an exchange filing disclosed that it has successfully allotted a...
17 IndiGo employees protest claiming harassment by airport authorities
It'sApproximately 17 employees of IndiGo, a prominent airline operating at Mumbai Airport, recently embarked on a strike, alleging that they had been subjected to...
Musk advises tech companies to lay off employees as he did...
During a virtual interaction at the CEO Council Summit in London, Elon Musk, CEO, Twitter, shared his approach to conducting layoffs, drawing from his...
Will Credit Suisse staff go to court for their AT1 bonuses?
The employees of Credit Suisse are planning to sue the Swiss financial regulator for cancelling their bonuses worth more than $400 million.
Many senior managers...
Formerly laid-off Amazon employee returns to company in senior role after...
In a heartwarming turn of events, a former Amazon employee has returned to the company, rejoining her old team after only four months. Paige...
Vedanta Aluminium celebrates employees with the ‘Proud Families’ initiative
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, is celebrating the International Day of Families by hosting employees' families through its 'Proud Families' initiative. Family members...
Twitter to re-hire wrongly fired employees; Musk acknowledges firing mistakes
After being high on the layoff spree, Twitter is now planning to bring back a portion of the previously laid-off staff members. In an...
Haryana’s liquor policy now permits consumption of alcohol at work
In order to promote a positive work environment, the state government has allowed the consumption of alcohol in corporate offices.
The policy is applicable from...
SoftBank’s Indian investee companies have adopted a ‘total defence’ approach
In the past 15 months, SoftBank's investee companies in India have adopted a ‘total defence’ approach to combat the funding slowdown. These startups have...
Infosys employees receive equity shares as rewards under two schemes
As part of two employee-related schemes, IT giant Infosys has recently granted over 5.11 lakh equity shares to eligible employees. This share allotment aims...
Significant salary increase with a probable 4% hike in DA
Central government employees are eagerly anticipating a significant boost in their pay starting from July, as their salaries are expected to experience a notable...
Akamai Technologies cuts off 300 jobs
Web services company Akamai Technologies has announced that it will be laying off nearly 3 percent of its global workforce, which is expected to...
Outsourcing recruitment to private HR agencies: Maharashtra govt
Hiring workers from third party agencies on contract to work for the government is a growing trend in Maharashtra. These agencies, such as Aksentt...
After 1000 layoffs Lyft requires employees working from office
Lyft, the popular ride-hailing company, has asked its remaining employees to return to the office at least three days a week, following the recent...
200 artisans in Telangana power utility fired for participating in strike
Telangana power utility management terminated 200 artisans from their service on 25 April, 2023 after warning employees to end their strike and resume work....
CGHS rates updated for central government employees
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has made significant changes to the package rates of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for...
Employees offered VRS : Hero MotoCorp
On April 5, 2023, Hero MotoCorp, the manufacturer of two-wheelers, announced the introduction of a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for its employees. The VRS...
8.15% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2022-23: EPFO
From 8.5 per cent in 2020-21, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had lowered the interest rate to 8.1 per cent in 2022. Now,...
Air India sets aside up to 200 crore worth severance pay...
Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, is reportedly offering a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) to almost 2,000 employees and has assigned up to Rs...
Does it take role models to retain employees?
Employee retention is a critical aspect of any organisation's success, but many companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged and committed to their...
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...
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...
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...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family...
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
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Arun Kumar Singh has joined Shriram General Insurance as head-HR
Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed head-human resources, Shriram General Insurance. Earlier, he was general manager-HR/IR/admin, Vinayak Jewels, since 2022.
Singh has spent over nine...
Take-Two to let go 5% of workforce
Take-Two Interactive Software, the video-gaming company that publishes the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ franchise, has trimmed its workforce by five per cent. That means, about...
Marvel to cut roles across departments
Marvel, the Hollywood entertainment chain, has initiated a workforce reduction, letting go of employees across various departments. This strategic move aligns with Bob Iger,...
Uno Minda hires Rakesh Mehta for CHRO role
After serving as executive vice president and head-HR at JSW Energy, since 2018, Rakesh Mehta has joined Uno Minda as the chief human resource...
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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....
