Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong workers demand 6% raise for hybrid work flexibility
A survey conducted in Hong Kong reveals that workers are reluctant to give up hybrid work arrangements without a six per cent salary increase....
HSBC enhances parental leave in Hong Kong
HSBC Holdings has increased the parental leave provided to its 20,000 staff members in Hong Kong. The modifications will come into effect in January...
Hong Kong eases immigration policies to address labour shortage
Hong Kong's government plans to ease immigration rules aimed at alleviating the ongoing labour shortage in the financial hub. The move comes as the...
Boss demands grave photo for bereavement leave
An employee in Hong Kong shared a bizarre story regarding his boss’s reaction to asking for a bereavement leave to pay respects to his...
Hong Kong faces significant manpower shortage
Hong Kong's labour market has experienced its most significant decline on record, highlighting the challenges the city faces with an ageing population and talent...
DBS Bank gets Betty Lam as head-HR for Hong Kong
DBS Bank, Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Betty Lam as its managing director, head-HR. While being part of the DBS Hong Kong...
Cathay Pacific begins hiring local pilots
The hiring of qualified pilots who possess residency rights, that is the right to live and work in Hong Kong, is part of Cathay’s...
Real salaries in Singapore to climb 2.7%
Recent findings from ECA International found "real salaries" for Singapore and Hong Kong will rise to 2.7 per cent and 0.6 per cent respectively....
4 days of WFH a week for Hong Kong HSBC staff
HSBC, Hong Kong, will allow its staff greater flexibility for work, by allowing them to work at least four days a week from their...
Cathay Pacific to slash 24% of its workforce
Cathay Pacific Airways announced the slashing of 5,900 jobs in Hong Kong and the ending of Cathay Dragon, its regional brand, amidst the ongoing...
59 Air India employees opt for LWP
Post July, when Air India had asked its senior officials to draw a list of employees who may be sent on mandatory leave without...
HSBC revives layoff plan put on hold due to lockdown
In February, HSBC had announced a job cut of 35,000. In 2019, Europe’s largest bank had reported a 33 per cent fall in pre-tax...
Bengaluru employees of Deutsche Bank feel hopeless after layoff
Many employees at Deutsche Bank’s Bengaluru office have been given a month’s salary and asked to leave. They joined the thousands of other 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...
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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No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
Special casual leave granted to J&K division employees
The general administration department of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a notification approving three days of special casual leave for employees of the Jammu...
The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took 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....
