Tag: gender
Russian president bats for more women in traditionally male-dominated spheres
Russian President Vladimir Putin is all for more women joining the labor force, and that too in the areas that are traditionally dominated by...
Govt introduces new child care leave policy for female, single male...
The central government has introduced a noteworthy policy change that grants significant child care leave privileges to female and single male government employees. Jitendra...
Maharashtra govt to get better picture of workforce with updated database
The Maharashtra government has issued an order for departments to update the state employee master database by February 28, 2024. The motive behind this...
‘Women as likely to be CEOs as men,’say 54% men
With more organisations across the world putting in efforts to make workplaces more inclusive, a significant number of men have begun to see women...
Infosys accused of bias, discrimination
Infosys has been accused of discrimination while hiring. Apparently, the IT major avoided hiring women with children, people of Indian origin and those aged...
‘Create policy for employment of third gender’: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to formulate a policy to facilitate the employment of transgender persons in all establishments / organisations covered...
‘Don’t talk about abortion’: Meta to staff
Employees at Meta have been ordered to avoid discussing ‘abortion’ on Workplace, which is Facebook’s internal version.
The tech company, which was formerly known as...
Tesla may have to produce race, gender details of workforce
Days after Tesla ended up paying $137 million in damages to a former employee who accused the car manufacturing company of racial discrimination, the...
ABB to have 25% women in managerial roles
As part of its Global Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2030, ABB is working to double the percentage of women managers across its offices, globally,...
10 days of period leave a year for Zomato employees
In an attempt to eliminate the stigma associated with menstruation, Zomato, the food-delivery company has introduced period leave. The women employees of the Company...
Why Godrej & Boyce is engaging more women in the workforce
It is not surprising that women are underrepresented in the manufacturing sector, and the argument to increase the industry’s fair share of female talent...
Age-related bias troubles 33% Indian employees at work
Bias against employees on the basis of age has become quite rampant in Indian workplaces, reveals a survey by JobBuzz, the employer rating platform...
Intel India extends health benefits to domestic partners of employees
Intel India has shown its commitment to the diversity and inclusion agenda, by extending healthcare benefits to the domestic partners of its employees, whether...
Citigroup tries to close gender pay gap in Singapore
The Group has made salary adjustments to ensure women doing the same work as their male counterparts get the same remuneration.
Citigroup Inc., Singapore, has...
Vodafone staff to enjoy 16 weeks’ parental leave
Vodafone, the British multinational telecommunication company, has recently announced that all its employees will now be allowed to take 16 weeks of fully-paid parental...
Can India have a menopause policy for the workplace?
On the eve of World Menopause Day, which falls on the 18 October, a UK-based media house announced a workplace policy which accommodates its...
It’s illegal to target digital ads/jobs, on the basis of gender,...
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has ruled against seven companies that posted ads on Facebook, to publicise vacancies such that the ads...
Bosch India – Celebrating diversity in various forms
Diversity is more than just reaching a target or a milestone in the male–female ratio at the workplace. It is more about giving equal...
Philips India announces 8 weeks of paid paternity leave
Philips India has recently revised its paternity leave policy allowing eligible fathers to take a paid leave of eight weeks. By doing so, the...
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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Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
Uncertainty continues for Byju’s staff; next NCLT hearing on 6 June
With the National Company Law Tribunal fixing the next hearing of the Byju’s case on 6 June, the employees continue to be uncertain of...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
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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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....
