Tag: Health insurance
Health insurance for all UAE private-sector staff
By 2025, all employers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have to provide health insurance coverage to all their employees. This mandate applies...
Cashless medical scheme for UP government staff, pensioners
A scheme has been rolled out by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, which offers cashless medical facility to government staff, pensioners and their family...
Kerala govt to roll out health insurance plan for its employees...
The state government of Kerala has launched a health insurance scheme for its employees. Named as MEDISEP (Medical Insurance Scheme for State Employees), the...
Lenovo commits to inclusivity, signs Declaration of Amsterdam
Upholding its commitment towards creating a more inclusive workplace for its LGBTQ+ employees, Lenovo has signed the Declaration of Amsterdam on the occasion of...
Bounce lays off 22% of staff to cut costs
The pandemic has robbed many people of their livelihood. Even the scooter-rental platform, Bounce, has laid off almost 22 per cent of its workforce,...
Godrej Consumer Products extends medical insurance to 4000+ supply chain workers
As a part of its strategy to ensure smooth business operations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian consumer goods major, Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL), has...
Urban Company: COVID-19 health insurance and income protection cover to all...
It’s not just the change in brand name that Urban Company has been in the news for recently. The Company, which is counted among...
Group health insurance scheme launched for Bhopal state-government employees
The Government of Bhopal has announced the launch of the Chief Minister’s Group Health Insurance Scheme, which will cover up to 12.5 lakh 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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
AI Engineering Services staff call off strike planned for today
Thanks to the technicians of AI Engineering Services calling off a strike that they had earlier called for today, that is, 23 April, 2024,...
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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....
