Tag: Kochi
Strikes across the world by disgruntled employees
Striking cabin crew of Lufthansa, has disrupted operations and caused profits to dip.
Under the aegis of the UFO Union, the cabin crew members of...
TCS lateral hires face onboarding delays
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a major IT company in India, has experienced delays in onboarding several lateral hires. These are experienced professionals who were...
Swiggy employees in Kochi continue strike demanding better pay
Employees of Swiggy, the food-delivery app, have been on a long strike in Kochi, Kerala, demanding better pay, amongst other things.
Presently being paid at...
BEL announces 17 vacancies, in Bangalore and Kochi
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced 17 vacancies for engineers, the recruitment for which will take place at Bengalure and Kochi.
There are three opening...
Youngsters to compete in 42 skills at India Skills Kerala 2020
The Industrial Training Department and Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) have collaborated to organise the India Skills Kerala 2020. The event will see...
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...
PWD employee’s application for second marriage rejected citing code of conduct
A Public Works Department (PWD) officer from Kochi, Kerala, had filed an application for a second marriage as per Muslim Personal Law in March....
Delivery boys get some respite from heat wave in Kochi
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has directed the IT and Labour departments to take strict action against companies that force their delivery...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
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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....
