Tag: HR News
Google fires head of mental health and wellbeing
The tech sector has experienced layoffs in the last quarter of 2022 and this trend has continued into 2023 with the announcements of significant...
Akash Chauhan joins Chaayos as head HR
Akash Chauhan announced his move to Chaayos as the company’s new head of HR on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 via linkedin.
Chauhan has been an...
Tarun NP Varma moves from Shell to TCP, as global CHRO
Tarun NP Varma, who was vice president – HR, global technology division, Shell, has now joined Tata Consumer Products (TCP) as global CHRO.
This alumnus...
Google pauses new green card applications for foreign employees
Google has announced that it will be temporarily halting its Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process for obtaining employer-sponsored immigrant visas (green cards) for...
Godrej announces plans to hire 800-1000 employees in 2023
Godrej Properties, a leading real estate developer, has announced plans to hire 800-1,000 employees in 2023 as part of its robust land acquisition pipeline....
Colgate begins hiring for its Mumbai campus
Colgate, a well-known global consumer goods company, is currently recruiting candidates for the role of data engineer at their Mumbai location. Candidates interested in...
Tech companies adapt to economic uncertainty through job cuts
Around 2,300 employees of e-commerce giant Amazon have received warning notices under the company's Warn Act on job cuts. Employees from the United States,...
70% of GoMechanic to be laid off
Six-year-old automobile after-sales service startup GoMechanic is set to fire 70% of its workforce, becoming the latest company to issue pink slips to its...
Microsoft to lay off 11,000 employees amid global economic slowdown
Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly set to join the ongoing layoff season at technology companies, and is preparing to fire nearly 11,000 employees this...
Strike by municipal corporation employees
Nearly 8,000 employees of the municipal corporations in Jaipur have announced they will go on strike beginning on Wednesday.
This strike poses a significant challenge...
Tencent fires over 100 employees over bribery and embezzlement claims
The Hong Kong-listed company is the world's top video game maker and the owner of popular super-app WeChat, but has struggled under a broad...
Swiggy rolls out ambulance services for delivery executives
On January 16, food delivery platform Swiggy announced the rollout of an ambulance service to help its active delivery executives and their dependents in...
Tesla criticized for poor working conditions by IG Metall
German union IG Metall has criticized Tesla for poor working conditions at the firm's Brandenburg plant in Berlin. At a press conference on Monday,...
Vodafone Idea faces employee exodus as sales team quits
Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been facing financial difficulties for some time now, and the loss of subscribers is just one of the many challenges...
Financial woes and remote work cause Microsoft and Meta to vacate...
Amid layoffs in the tech sector, two of the tech industry's biggest names, Microsoft and Meta, are vacating office spaces. According to a report...
Walmart employee alleges firing over viral TikTok video
A Walmart employee in Florida is claiming that she was fired from her job after she created a TikTok video showcasing her day at...
108 ambulance services remain crippled as employees strike
The emergency ambulance services provided by 108 remained crippled today following a strike by employees. The meeting between the employees and the Health Minister...
Employee ordered to pay employer for ‘Time Theft’
An accountant in Canada has been ordered by a court to pay her employer $1841 for 'time theft' after her employer used tracking software...
Workers in China protest as thousands are laid off
Workers in the Chinese city of Chongqing have staged protests after thousands were abruptly laid off by Zybio, a manufacturer of COVID-19 test kits....
Wipro issues restricted stock units to reward certain employees
Wipro, a major IT company in India, has distributed 1,27,616 restricted stock units to certain employees under the company's 2004 Restricted Stock Unit Plan....
Disney recalls employees back to its offices
As Bob Iger made his way back to the position of chief executive at Disney, he implemented changes in the way the company's corporate...
12 of 41 countries expect to hire more people in Q1:...
Of the 41 countries surveyed, 12 have high intention of hiring compared to the previous quarter. The study by a global recruitment firm covered...
Recruitment started for Apple retail stores in India
For ‘Apple Retail’, Apple has put out job listings for managers, store leaders, and market leaders, with some positions already filled in.
In late July,...
Salary news from across India
Anganwari and mid-day meal workers have been demanding that the Central and state governments increase their salaries. They have written to the Mandi MP...
6% of Goldman Sachs to be laid off
New reports have emerged about banking firm Goldman Sachs’ intention to lay off more than 3000 employees on Wednesday as they prepare for a...
Bonuses worth 50 months’ salary awarded to Evergreen employees
After having a standout financial year, Taipei based Evergreen Marine Corp announces year- end bonuses equal to or more than 50 months’ salary.
The company...
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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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...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
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...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
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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....
