Tag: Employers
Why organisations need to be aware of employees’ personal goals
As a company, it is important to keep employees motivated, engaged and happy. One way to achieve this is by understanding and supporting employees'...
Should employers steer clear of frequent job hoppers?
There was a time when it was common practice for people to spend their entire careers at the same organisation. Today, a constantly- changing...
How unceremonious layoffs impact employee trust
There seem to be distressed and anxious employees all around us. What with big giants such as Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Facebook’s parent company Meta,...
Only 46% employees excited about metaverse compared to 66% employers
At the very thought of a metaverse workplace the difference in the excitement and enthusiasm levels of the employees versus employers is huge. Employers...
Treat women with dignity & consideration at workplace: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has said that employers should treat women employees with consideration and dignity, and be sympathetic to their cause.
While ordering the...
‘Can’t pay employees on time? Pay fine of 50,000 dirham’: UAE...
If you are an employer in the United Arab Emirates and are unable to pay your employees on time, then you’ll have a lot...
China proposes law to protect women employees’ rights
The Chinese government has proposed a ban on employers placing gender preferences in their job ads, and also asking women applicants about their marital...
“Fire unvaccinated employees if you want”: Armenian govt tells employers
The Eastern European country of Armenia has become one of the very few countries to allow employers to fire workers who refuse to provide...
NY employers to give written notice before monitoring phone, e-mail, internet...
Starting May 7, 2022, all employers in New York, irrespective of the size of business, will be required to give a written notice to...
‘Employers cannot impose vaccine mandate’: Texas governor
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, believes that even though vaccination remains the best protection for the population against COVID-19, it should be voluntary and...
How ‘work from anywhere’ can become a problem for employers
When the second wave of the pandemic spread panic worldwide, companies woke up to the fact that they would not be able to bring...
‘Hiring foreigners? Pay locals min. $1,400’: Singapore government to employers
Singapore has taken a step towards lower-wage workers in the country. The Government has said that all organisations hiring foreign workers will have to...
73% employers in the US & Canada struggling to attract talent
Almost three in four employers in the US and Canada, that is about 73 per cent employers are finding it tough to attract talent...
PF relief till 2022 for some in the formal sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Government will pay the provident fund (PF) share of both employers as well as employees for...
Many employers make vaccination mandatory for employees in the US
With cases of the Delta variant rising in the US, many employers are making it mandatory for their staff to get their shots. Some...
EU offices can ban religious symbols, to appear neutral
The EU Court of Justice based in Luxembourg has ruled that employers across the European Union may, if they so wish, ban their employees...
Britain to lift WFH restrictions on July 19
Britain has announced the lifting of all COVID-19 related restrictions. Starting July 19, people can move about without wearing face masks or maintaining social...
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...
Japan’s economic policy recommends 4-day work week
The new economic policy of Japan, released recently, suggests that employers adopt a four-day work week so that employees find time to fulfil their...
Aadhaar-verify employees’ PF accounts: EPFO to employers
Starting June 1, all employers will be responsible for ensuring that their employees’ provident fund (PF) accounts are linked with their Aadhaar. Unless and...
EPFO’s new feature to keep tab on contractors’ claims
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new feature with the help of which principal employers can now check the compliances of those...
Workplace vaccination drive to include staff and dependents: Centre
The vaccination drives at private workplaces can cover the employees as well as their family members, according to a new directive from the Union...
No lay-offs, lock-outs, termination: Kerala govt guidelines
In Kerala, the state labour commissioner has issued fresh guidelines for employers, including precautionary measures to be taken amidst the second wave of the...
Wage Code: Is it beneficial to the employees or the employers?
The Code on Wages Bill 2019 has become a topic of much chatter. The new rule states that the allowances cannot be more than...
Employee health first priority for leaders
Leading corporations say that the safety and wellbeing of their employees is the first priority today as the pandemic is growing and disrupting business...
IIT-Kharagpur faculty to work from home amidst COVID-19 outbreak
A notice from IIT-Kharagpur, circulated in the wake of this pandemic-like situation in India and across borders, states that a Ministry of Human Resource...
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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Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age
The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...
Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
Koo stops paying staff amid financial woes
Koo, an Indian microblogging platform, has halted salary payments for all its employees starting April 2024 due to financial constraints. The decision was reportedly...
V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth
V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....
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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....
