Tag: Flight Attendants
First strike in 30 years by Alaska Airlines crew
For the first time in 30 years, the flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have decided to strike to draw attention to their demands. Thousands...
Crossed body weight limit? Be prepared to be suspended: Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines, a Chinese carrier, is receiving backlash for a policy that can lead to employees being suspended if their body weight exceeds that...
Lufthansa kicks off campaign to hire 20,000
Lufthansa, the German airline has launched its hiring campaign this week. On its way to recovery after the pandemic, the airline is preparing for...
103 of Lufthansa’s cabin crew in India laid off
Lufthansa’s 140-strong cabin crew, based in India, will now be reduced to 37. The Airline has let go about 103 members, amidst severe losses....
Air Canada to lay off over 5100 flight attendants
In response to the rapidly-spreading COVID-19 and subsequent travel restrictions as per government bodies, Air Canada will be limiting transit and routes for the...
Overweight Air India cabin crew to get grounded
Air hostesses with a BMI (body mass index) of over 27 were categorised as obese, while those with BMI between 22 and 27 were called overweight.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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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...
Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
Allcargo: Propelling tomorrow’s logistics mavericks with the t2v framework
The world of logistics is a high-octane arena where agility and innovation are the lifeblood of success. In this cutthroat landscape, talent isn’t 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....
