Tag: labour market

Hong Kong faces significant manpower shortage

Hong Kong's labour market has experienced its most significant decline on record, highlighting the challenges the city faces with an ageing population and talent...

Spanish government approves menstrual leave law

In Spain, women workers can now take as much paid time off from work as they require, with the state social security system bearing...

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...

Employees in the UAE can look forward to good increments

Employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can look forward to higher yearly salary increments. This is because, employers plan to go out 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...

Telecom contract jobs to increase with launch of 5G

With the Department of Telecom (DoT) approving applications of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, and other telecom companies to begin 5G trials in...

National Employment Policy may be delayed, 4 crucial surveys stalled

Amidst the second wave of the pandemic, the Indian government has stalled the surveys, based on which the National Employment Policy (NEP) was to...

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...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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 employee vehicle ban

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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Government of Jammu and Kashmir cracks down on employee strikes

In a stern move against defiance of previous directives and a recent landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India, the Government of the...
Skills

Singapore to upskill mid-career employees with SkillsFuture

To train the rapidly-evolving workforce in AI and other emerging technologies, Singapore has introduced the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (SFLP) in collaboration with the Ministry...

Dell announces workforce reduction amid sluggish PC demand

As a part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, Dell Technologies has announced a workforce reduction. The decision comes amidst a prolonged period of sluggish...

High Court upholds retrospective regularisation rights

In a recent judgment, the Srinagar High Court emphasised the rights of temporary employees. The court stated that those engaged continuously for more than...

DIALOGUE

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....
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