Tag: Hollywood
Hollywood studios make offer; attempt to end strike
After a short spell of silence, four studios — Warner Bros Discovery, NBC Universal, Disney and Netflix— are working to bring the strike to...
WAG strike ends today; deal includes 5% min. pay hike
The strike by writers that shook Hollywood and brought all production work to a halt for about 150 days, has come to an end....
WGA reaches tentative deal; 146-day strike nearing end
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the representatives of the studios and streamers have managed to strike a tentative deal or “an agreement...
Are the VFX crews at Walt Disney all set to unionise?
Soon, there may be an election for unionisation because the VFX artists at Walt Disney have approached the National Labour Relations Board filing for...
Hollywood actors join strike by screenwriters for fair wages
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the union representing screen actors has expressed its support to the writers’ strike that...
Hollywood writers’ strike halts ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Severance’, ‘Blade’
Last week, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) members abandoned their writing tools and went to the protest lines stating their pay doesn’t reflect...
Corporate lessons from the world of cinema
A few well-known movies viewed from a corporate lens to bring forth what they have in offer for the HR enthusiasts.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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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...
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...
Every employee in control with CriticalRiver’s ESOP plan
CriticalRiver, a provider of technology solutions, has introduced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), poised to transform its business operations. This strategic move will...
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...
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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....
