Tag: Insurance
‘Provide on-the-spot redressal of issues’: DG, ESIC to officers
A Suvidha Samagam was organised under the chairmanship of Rajendra Kumar, director general, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at the ESIC headquarters.
Kumar patiently listened...
UAE unemployment insurance deadline approaches; penalties to be imposed
The deadline for enrolling in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme is fast approaching, with penalties to be imposed on those who...
15% increase in job opps in BFSI; 50,000 temp jobs expected
Increased activity in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) space has been observed. This is because, the festival season is coming up and...
93% of new-collar workers prefer formal job with health benefits
When asked whether they would choose a job with health benefits and a formal agreement over one without a contract, a whopping 93 per...
Employees of Dubai South to get insurance benefits
Dubai aviation city corporation, the licensing and regulatory body of Dubai South free zone, is dedicated to prioritising the well-being and protection of employees...
Shaji Mathew to be group head – HR, Infosys
Come March 2023 and Infosys will have a new group head – human resources. Shaji Mathew will step into the shoes of Krish Shankar,...
Hiring trends most positive in the insurance & BFSI space: Report
The hiring trends have been positive across many industries in October 2022, compared to October 2021.
There has been 93 per cent growth in hiring...
12% wage increment for staff of PSU general insurance companies
An average 12 per cent increment in wages for employees of New India Assurance, National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance — the...
Saurov Ghosh appointed CHRO, Supreme Industries
After spending over four years heading human resources for the National Stock Exchange of India, Saurov Ghosh has joined Supreme Industries as chief human...
Future Generali shows support to LGBTQIA+ with flash mob, pride parade
Future Generali India Insurance (FGII) celebrated Pride month in a show of support to the LGBTQIA+ community. It organised a flash mob as well...
Xceedance to hire 500+ for India team
Xceedance, a US-based global provider of strategic operations support, technology, and data services to insurance organisations, has announced its plans to expand its India...
Urban Company offers insurance cover of Rs 2 lakhs to service...
Urban Company, the tech-enabled home services marketplace, is offering a comprehensive health insurance plan for its service partners in India.
As per the health insurance...
Medical insurance for retired Air India staff
There is some good news for the retired employees of Air India. They will be covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), which...
Only 27% people inclined towards the hybrid work model: Survey
The hybrid work culture is not as welcome to people as it may appear. A good 70 per cent of the respondents, in a...
Tata Motors will issue performance shares to staff
Tata Motors will issue performance shares to its employees and the staff of its subsidiaries as part of a long-term incentive scheme. These performance...
UKG acquires EverythingBenefits, expands into benefits tech space
HCM software group, UKG, has acquired EverythingBenefits to expand into the benefits technology sector.
EverythingBenefits is a platform that connects employers to all information pertaining...
[24]7.ai rolls out initiatives to help staff during pandemic
7.ai, a global intent-driven customer-engagement solutions company, has rolled out a host of initiatives to keep employees and their families safe during the pandemic.
Home...
How has the pandemic changed caregiver benefits?
COVID-19 has been fatal, but also highly educational. Since the situation was unprecedented and no one had any experience of dealing with such circumstances,...
UNITE demands 6-hour work day for IT staff amid lockdown
The Union of IT and ITES Employees (UNITE) has sought the fulfilment of certain demands by the state governments and the Centre. The first...
Intel India extends health benefits to domestic partners of employees
Intel India has shown its commitment to the diversity and inclusion agenda, by extending healthcare benefits to the domestic partners of its employees, whether...
CarDekho will recruit 2,000 this year
CarDekho, the online car purchase and sale portal, will be hiring 2,000 people this fiscal as it is planning to expand its business.
Presently, the...
Future Generali Life Insurance India to expand, will hire 25,000 agents
Private insurance company, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company will be recruiting about 25,000 agents across India by 2022. In addition, it will be...
What insurance sector offers as a career
The one role that people commonly associate with an insurance company is that of an agent, however, the sector has quite a few distinctive careers to offer…
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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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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...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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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....
