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Laid off Twitter employees have not received severance pay yet!
As news of a fresh round of layoffs emerge at Twitter once again, the excess of 5000 employees laid off in 2022 are still...
Employees at Twitter’s Dublin and Singapore branches fired
Elon Musk has been at the helm of Twitter for a little over three months now. After firing upwards of 50 per cent of...
Cisco to lay off 700 employees: Report
Coming off the back of Amazon’s 1800 job cuts at the start of the year, Cisco the digital com-tech company announced its plans to...
Forbes SVP promoted to CHRO: CEO Mike Federle
Forbes announces Ali Intres as their new chief human resources officer, as reported by Forbes CEO Mike Federle. In her new role, she is...
Linguistic biases at Indian workplaces; a bitter truth
Given the large and diverse working population in the country, Indian organisations have to deal with a range of issues at the workplace. One...
Vimeo lays off 11% of its workforce
Anjali Sud, CEO, Vimeo announced the company's intention to lay off 11 per cent of its workforce on Wednesday via email.
In the email, she...
Power company unions in Maharashtra call of strike
Power company unions in the state of Maharashtra had announced a 72-hour strike to protest against the privatisation of three state-owned power companies.
The strike,...
Research suggests unionised workers earn more
A new study has found that unionised healthcare workers in the United States work fewer hours and make more money while receiving superior non-cash...
Demand for virtual workers grows in China
Chinese businesses are paying significant amounts of money for virtual workers in a range of fields such as customer support and the entertainment industry....
Talent hoarding and its effects on the post pandemic workforce
Talent hoarding often begins with the best intentions, and many managers do not even realise that they may be exhibiting signs of the same....
Former employee arrested for leaking data to rival firm
A suspect was arrested on Sunday in a case of corporate espionage for allegedly joining a pan-India lounge aggregator and then leaking sensitive internal...
Wrongfully sacked employee at BMW Oxford awarded 16,000 pounds
According to The Mirror, an employee of the German automaker BMW won more than 16,000 pounds after being fired for collecting his lunch during...
Another round of job cuts at Goldman Sachs?
As per a Bloomberg report, Goldman Sachs is planning a new lay off, while entering the New Year. The decision will affect nearly 4,000...
Disturb employees on vacation; pay Rs 1 lakh fine: Dream11
Receiving ‘essential’ calls, messages, or emails, especially when they are on vacation, is one of the most annoying things that can happen to an...
Strategy execution: Why and how do organisations falter?
The most successful brands and top organisations are known for their brilliant strategies, blockbuster products and breakthrough technology. However, rarely are organisations exceptional at...
UAE implements one year ‘Entrepreneurship Leave’ for self-employment
In a recent announcement, the government of UAE issued a statement regarding a new policy. Government employees will now be given a one year...
Meta employee to work remotely on cruise ship while sailing across...
As reported by CNBC, a Meta employee, named Austin Wells, has plans to work remotely in a most unique way, sailing across the world....
Tripura govt announces 12% hike in DA & DR
On December 27, 2022, Manik Saha, chief minister of Tripura, declared a 12 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR)...
PhonePe and Flipkart split to allow the fintech company to go...
One of India's largest digital payments platforms, PhonePe announced their separation from Flipkart on Friday in preparation for their foray into public funding.
Flipkart Singapore...
New survey uncovers truth about female employee treatment at Nike
As thousands of pages of records and surveys surfaced from the Nike headquarters, details about the work culture and environment at the company have...
NoBroker begins hiring amid layoff frenzy
Over 30 freshers from IIT were recently hired for Android, iOS, engineering, frontend, backend, and design teams, as well as marketing roles.
The development comes...
Google to reduce headcount by 6% in 2023
Google, reportedly, has plans to lay off 6 per cent of its low-performing workforce by early 2023. Recently the company has introduced a new...
Jet Airways senior management executives and pilots quit
Several of Jet Airways’ senior management executives, pilots, and cabin crew have departed amidst the uncertainty prevailing over the relaunch of the grounded carrier,...
Survey details new trends in employee behaviour in India
A survey done on 33,000 workers across countries suggests seven out of ten employees seek flexibility in their working hours.
According to the report, in...
HR leaders need to upskill to cope with demands of the...
As time progresses, HR related technology and knowledge are making rapid advancements. The role of an HR professional has become even more vital and...
How to select the right HR tech partner
HR without technology is unimaginable today. New technologies are being developed and upgraded that make life easier, not just for HR but also employees
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...
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...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Debjani Roy is new CHRO, Valeur Fabtex
Debjani Roy has joined Valeur Fabtex as the skill building and leadership-development firm’s chief human resource officer. She has moved from Mind Your Fleet...
Remote work for UAE government staff today due to heavy rains, hailstorms
Government employees in the UAE have been ordered to work remotely on 16 April, 2024. Private-sector organisations have been told to take necessary precautions...
Sulabh Kulshreshtha moves from Nykaa to Livspace, as head-HR
Sulabh Kulshreshtha has joined Livspace, the home interiors and renovation platform, as head of human resources. He moves from Nykaa, where he served for...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
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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....
