Tag: ILO
Improve quality of jobs: India Employment Report 2024
The India Employment Report 2024 suggests five important missions that India should take on in earnest. One is to make production and growth more...
ILO Governing Body sends ‘right to strike’ issue to ICJ
After almost a decade of dispute between employee representatives and employers, over the right to strike, the ILO Governing Body has voted to send...
2.2% decline in real wages in advanced economies in 2022
In the year 2022, average real wages dipped. That means, daily wagers and salaried workers were unable to increase their incomes to keep pace...
Jobs gap for women is 15%; for men,10.5%: Report
Worldwide, the year 2022 saw more working-age women outside the labour force than men. Last year, there were 750 million more women of working...
1 in 10 employees has experienced violence, harassment at work: Report
Almost one in ten people in employment has experienced physical violence and harassment at work in their working life. A survey wherein people were...
WHO/ILO roll out policy brief on workplace mental health
A policy brief has been jointly published by the World Health Organsiation (WHO) and the International Labour Organsiation (ILO) about the need to address...
DA formula revised for Central government employees
Considering the inflation, the Government revises the base year off and on, for calculation of dearness allowance (DA). The formula has been changed again,...
Ukraine has lost 30% of employment, 4.8 million jobs: ILO
The crisis in Ukraine has caused disruptions in the economy and massive internal displacement. Not only have jobs been lost but there has been...
Recovery for India’s ‘labour force participation’ to remain slow in the...
In the ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022’ report, the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) comprehensive research team predicts that the labour market, which...
Fewer women will be re-employed post pandemic: ILO
The International Labour Organisation, in its most recent policy brief, 'Building Forward Fairer: Women’s rights to work and at work at the core of...
Employment growth forecast for 2021 insufficient to help jobless, new jobseekers
While the employment scenario in 2021 and 2022 will witness a rebound, it will not be enough to close the gap in employment brought...
About 1.25 billion livelihoods at risk from the pandemic: Study
A study by the United Nations’ agency, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), reveals that the pandemic-like situation across the globe may take down with...
About 1.25 billion livelihoods at risk from the pandemic: Study
A study by the United Nations’ agency, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), reveals that the pandemic-like situation across the globe may take down with...
Global warming will cause productivity loss: ILO report
According to an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, global warming is expected to increase heat stress amongst workers, especially in the agriculture sector. The...
Apprenticeships 2.0 – A national imperative
Recognising the pivotal role of apprenticeships as an industry-led, application-oriented, effective mode of formal training, the current government launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme...
Indian employees put in longer working hours
According to a report, employees in India work for far longer hours than other employees across the globe. Those working in the cities put...
India’s wages will rise if exports are increased, says report
A World Bank report released in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently reveals that wages in India can be increased and better...
Cabinet to put ILO recommendations into practice
India is in support of the Recommendation pertaining to ‘The Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience (No.205)’, adopted by ILO in 2015.
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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10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
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...
Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
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....
