Tag: Employment
Smytten to expand 300-strong team
Smytten, the tech-enabled product discovery and trial platform, is planning to expand its present team which is already about 300 strong. The Company that...
Centre told to hire 10 lakh people in 1.5 years
The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated a process to fill vacancies across Central government departments on a mission mode.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has...
Ukraine has lost 30% of employment, 4.8 million jobs: ILO
The crisis in Ukraine has caused disruptions in the economy and massive internal displacement. Not only have jobs been lost but there has been...
Rajasthan to invest Rs 71,486.4 Cr. to create employment for 26,000
With approvals being granted to investments in projects worth Rs 71,486 crore, the state of Rajasthan is all set to create 26,000 jobs.
Rajasthan’s friendly...
2,000 to lose employment as Nokia suspends activities in Russia
About 2,000 employees are going to be rendered jobless as Nokia has decided to pull out of the Russian market.
In an official statement posted...
Focus on jobs with Rozgaar Budget and Rozgaar Bazaar
Government of Delhi is gearing to create 20 lakh jobs in the retail, food, logistics, tourism, entertainment, construction, real estate and green energy spaces,...
How sandwich generation or 50 plus can combat job loss
Middle-aged adults, in their 40s and 50s, are often referred to as the sandwich generation because of the stage of life they are in....
‘Compensate employee for death due to stress during employment’: BHC
In an interesting case, the Bombay High Court (BHC)has instructed a Maharashtra-based travel company to compensate a truck driver who died on the job....
Meghalaya government extends upper age limit for employment
The Meghalaya government has extended the upper age limit for those seeking employment, from 27 to 32 years. For those from Scheduled Tribes (ST),...
Rise in formal employment, over 85 lakh jobs created during FY21:...
The Central Statistics Office (CSO), the governmental agency responsible for coordination of statistical activities in the India, estimates that around 85.5 lakh jobs were...
Rajasthan government to help women ‘Back to Work’
A new scheme called ‘Back to Work’ was launched in Rajasthan, which will provide job opportunities, to women in the private sector in the...
Delhi government floats tender for employment portal ‘Rojgar Bazaar 2.0’
In a bid to keep unemployment in the city under control, the Delhi government has unveiled its plans to create a first-of-its-kind digital job-matching...
Employment in India Inc. almost touching pre-pandemic levels: Survey
The results of the consumer pyramid household survey, by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), revealed that an increase of 8.5 million jobs...
Labour Ministry kicks off pan-India employment survey of informal sector
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced the beginning of the Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES), a field survey aimed to understand employment...
Government’s online job portal for senior citizens to be operational on...
In a first of its kind move, the Government of India has come up with an online employment exchange platform to cater to senior...
Job seekers can stay in Germany for 6 months to hunt...
The job-seeker visa for the Country is a long-term residency permit, which allows applicants six months to hunt for a job, and grants them...
Hiring intentions strongest in services sector; net employment outlook of +50%
Employers across India are showing strong intentions to hire in the coming quarter, with the intentions being strongest in the services sector (net employment...
Karnataka minister blames WFA culture for low employment rate in the...
Karnataka’s Minister of Higher Education, IT, BT and Skill Development CN Ashwath Narayan, in response to the question of unemployment in the state, said...
Can employees challenge terms & conditions of employment?
The Supreme Court has observed that employees cannot be prevented from challenging the terms and conditions of employment if they notice any violation of...
Centre’s e-Shram portal to register 38 crore unorganised workers
The Centre launched the e-Shram portal on August 26, to register 38 crore unorganised workers, including labourers, migrant workers, street vendors and also domestic...
7 million new blue-collar jobs likely in 2021
With the economy limping back to normalcy, there is a likelihood of over 50 per cent increase in the demand for blue-collar workers across...
Employment opportunities rise in the US
Job openings, which reflect the demand for labour, went up to over 10 million. Economists had predicted that employment opportunities would increase with over...
Govt sector in Tamil Nadu will give priority to first-generation graduates...
Chief Minister M K Stalin has expressed his eagerness to see more youngsters clearing competitive examinations in Tamil Nadu. He has instructed concerned officials...
Reforms in the Apprenticeship Act are being looked forward to
The Apprenticeship Act is expected to be tabled at the monsoon session of the Parliament. Meanwhile, the National Employability through Apprenticeship Programme or NETAP,...
Apna app raises $70 mn in Series B funding
Apna, the app that helps Indian blue-collar workers find employment, has managed to raise funds to the tune of $70 million in a Series...
Allow WFH for nursing moms for a year: Centre to States
Realising that nursing mothers are highly vulnerable and need to be protected from COVID-19 infection, the Labour Ministry recently issued an advisory to all...
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 is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
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Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Sulabh Kulshreshtha moves from Nykaa to Livspace, as head-HR
Sulabh Kulshreshtha has joined Livspace, the home interiors and renovation platform, as head of human resources. He moves from Nykaa, where he served for...
Apple may create 5 lakh jobs in India by 2027
Apple is gearing to increase its workforce strength in India to five lakh over a period of three years or so. It is pertinent...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
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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....
