Tag: employer
How sharing of unfiltered employee experiences can help employer branding
Empowering employees to share their unedited, unscripted and uncensored experiences is a strategic move for companies looking to bolster their employee branding.
For instance, if...
‘Engage all employees on fixed terms by Feb. 2023’: UAE labour...
To ensure more flexibility, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) ministry of human resources has amended its employment relationship regulations.
As per the new labour law,...
National Career Service portal shows over 4 lakh vacancies
The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) has reported that the Government of India’s National Career Service (NCS) portal has about 4,82,264 active vacancies...
Gratuity of staff who damage employer’s property may be forfeited
It has been observed by the Delhi High Court that employers may forfeit the gratuity of employees who have been fired for causing damage...
SC says employer must pay damages if EPF contribution is delayed:...
The Supreme Court has said that employers who fail to pay their contribution towards the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), are obliged to pay damages.
A...
No tax on amount received from employer for COVID treatment
As per the amendment of Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, via the Finance Bill, 2022, any amount received by an employee from...
Employer gifts electric scooters to staff for Diwali
Subhash Dawar, director, Alliance Group, came up with the best idea to tackle the rising cost of petrol and diesel. He decided to gift...
Delhi HC provides justice to editor who complained against employer
A woman editor at a publishing house was fired because she complained against her employer for making sexual advances and making racist comments. The...
Employer not compelled to employ candidates with criminal background, even if...
The Supreme Court has observed that even if candidates have been honest about their criminal background and have truthfully declared their involvement in criminal...
New Californian Labour Law requires employers to rehire laid off staff
The Californian government has passed a law on ‘rehiring and retention’, creating a new labor code. The law requires companies in the hospitality industry...
8000 IT professionals bag jobs via app
Information technology professionals in West Bengal on the lookout for jobs now have a facilitator in the form of the ‘Karma Bhumi’ app. Professionals...
No salaries for BSNL employees for the month of May
According to the BSNL employees’ union, despite almost 79,000 BSNL employees opting for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) – considerably reducing the workforce in...
How co-working is surviving the ‘client crunch’
With most organisations asking employees to work from home, one business that’s going to be seriously affected is that of the co-working space. When...
Employer abducted by employees for not paying salary
Seven employees of a private technology firm in Karnataka allegedly kidnapped their 23-year old employer, Sujay SK, and tortured him because he had not...
Employees’ Compensation (Amendment) Act 2017: What is it?
It provides more rights to employees and safeguards their interests.
Employer has the final say on probationer’s job: Delhi High Court
According to the judgment, the employer has the right to decide whether the employee’s services are satisfactory or not.
How perceptions of employees and employers differ
According to a study by Nielsen, commissioned by PNB Metlife Insurance, there is a significant gap in the degree of loyalty towards each other, as perceived by employers and employees.
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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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...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
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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....
