Tag: Kerala
Over 5 lakh jobless Keralites have returned from the Gulf
Over eight lakh non-resident Keralities have returned to their home state from the Gulf, amidst the ongoing pandemic. Alarmingly, over five lakh of them...
Shortage of human resources in Kerala hampering battle against COVID
Amidst acute shortage of medical and support staff, the faculty in all government medical college hospitals across Kerala have been agitating against the suspension...
Kerala govt to turn resorts and houseboats into work-near-home facilities
The Kerala government is planning to set up work-near-home facilities for various organisations, especially information technology (IT) firms. The tenders for site acquisition are...
Govt’s salary-cut order in Kerala stayed by HC
The state government of Kerala had issued an order for six days’ salary of government employees to be deducted, for five months, to help...
Way.com to hire 200 employees by end of 2020
The American IT firm has launched operations at Thiruvananthapuram
Way.com, the information technology (IT) firm based in California, has launched its operations at Technopark, Kerala. While...
A day off for 10 hours of overtime for Govt employees...
The Kerala government has decided to offer a day off to the government employees to compensate for 10 hours or more of overtime every...
Employees of Muthoot Finance call off strike, resume duty
The staff of Muthoot Finance, a Kerala-based finance firm, called off a 52-day long agitation after discussions with the management in the presence of...
Kochi Corporation employees risk losing salary for not fixing potholes
At a review meeting recently, the district collector of Kochi, Kerala, was addressing the issue of fixing the potholes on the roads. While doing...
Hike in annual salary offerings on campus
Many organisations have been visiting engineering colleges in Kochi with pre-placement offers. They have also offered about 10 per cent to 20 per cent...
550 women drivers for government and public-sector vehicles in Kerala
The State Government of Kerala has decided to appoint 550 women as drivers in various government and public-sector offices of the State. New laws...
Thousands of youths to receive skill training from Kudumbashree in Kerala
Kudumbashree, the poverty eradication mission launched by Kerala over two decades back, will offer skill training to 12,000 youths in the State, across 93...
Robots to replace manual scavengers
Representatives of the Delhi Government will soon be meeting with a group of engineers in Kerala to discuss the use of robots to clean...
1000 OYO employees may be laid off in China
All is not OK at Oyo Rooms in China and in India. The hotel network is facing trouble in both the countries. According to...
Cases against government employees for posting comments against CM
About 12 employees of the State Government of Kerala and about 106 others have cases registered against them for posting offensive comments and videos...
New law promises better working conditions for women in Kerala
Following the passing of the new labour law by the Kerala Assembly, the workplace environment/conditions have changed for the better for women workers in...
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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AuthBridge gets Payal Aggarwal as VP-HR
AuthBridge Research Services has appointed Payal Aggarwal as its new vice president-human resources. In her new capacity, Aggarwal will play a pivotal role in...
Why male allies are key to gender parity
The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...
Ikea to train 3,000 in AI
Ikea has committed to an ambitious initiative: equipping approximately 3,000 co-workers and 500 leaders with the essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI).
These training programmes...
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...
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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....
