Tag: Incentives
India’s FMCG sector: Hiring boom with intriguing trends & discrepancies
India’s FMCG sector is witnessing a hiring surge, particularly in sales, marketing, and IT, with major cities such as Mumbai leading the charge. However,...
Walmart seeks to combat high turnover with ownership incentives and affordable...
In a bid to attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market, Walmart is rolling out a two-pronged strategy: stock grants for managers...
How to boost employee benefits & ensure commitment amidst ‘shift shock’
The adoption of the remote work model during the pandemic unlocked numerous benefits, such as flexibility and access to a broader talent pool. It...
ASHA workers protest in Bengaluru, demand timely salary, incentives
On 30 November, 2022, the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA), who work in Bengaluru Urban limits, held a protest to draw attention to their...
EnKash rolls out special ‘Attitude Bonus’ for employees
EnKash, a business spend-management platform has rolled out an industry-first incentive programme called the ‘Attitude Bonus’. Through this special programme, EnKash will honour its...
“Revive daily/weekly incentive scheme”: Swiggy delivery personnel
Swiggy, the food aggregator has been witnessing protests by its dissatisfied delivery personnel.
In Chennai, the delivery executives have been boycotting work seeking better remuneration.
The...
British employers offer incentives to get staff back to office
While PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is offering cash incentives to its employees in Britain to get them to return to office, Goldman Sachs is offering free...
State governments offer incentives to frontline staff, medicos on COVID duty
Amidst the second wave of the pandemic, governments across the states are acknowledging the contribution of the healthcare staff and offering them incentives. The...
Cognizant staff burn over 800 lakh calories, shed 4,500 kg
Cognizant’s annual health challenge, this year, was conduced online in collaboration with the health app, Healthifyme. The whole programme included webinars on nutrition, exercise...
Should HR claim incentives for reducing employee costs?
Amidst the current economic slump and pandemic-induced recession, businesses are under pressure to cut costs and also boost morale across the organsiation, without compromising...
How Henkel India incentivised its salesforce in the COVID era
For any sales professional, incentives constitute a major chunk of their remuneration. For many roles, the incentive can be anywhere in the range of...
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting moves from annual to quarterly-incentives plan
The unprecedented pandemic has had a major impact on businesses — whether established or startups — across the globe. Almost all organisations have been...
Even new joinees are eligible for incentives at IndiGrid
While most companies have frozen their hiring, here is one, which not only onboarded new joinees during the lockdown, but also considered them eligible...
What’s high on the agenda for CHROs?
What is the top priority for the heads of human resources of Indian companies in the post-COVID era? If your answer is ‘compensation and...
Cab aggregators reduce drivers’ incentives by 60 per cent
Ola and Uber have begun focussing on profits and cutting costs
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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“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
Elon Musk issues apology over low severance packages
In an email sent to his employees,Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, has formally apologised for what he termed as "incorrectly low" severance packages. This comes...
Santosh Rai appointed head-HR, L&T, Precision Engineering and Systems
Santosh Rai is now head-human resources, Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering and Systems IC. He will be based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Till now he...
upGrad records 55,000 placements in FY24
Fresh off a successful fiscal year, upGrad, a learning platform, capped off FY24 with considerable growth in annual placements and transitions, reaching a record...
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