Tag: Labour Ministry
Gujarat accounts for 43% jobs provided via employment exchanges
As per statistics released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, for 2022, the state of Gujarat accounted for 43 per cent of the...
Modi’s all for flexibility at the workplace & women’s participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi feels that the future will be about flexibility, not just in terms of work hours but also workplaces. He says...
New Wage Code discussed at Labour Ministry meeting
The Ministry of Labour called an important meeting with industry to discuss what the salary and allowance structure will be under the New Wage...
Labour Ministry kicks off pan-India employment survey of informal sector
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced the beginning of the Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES), a field survey aimed to understand employment...
Unemployment spiked to 21% in Q1 of 2020: Labour Ministry
The stringent lockdown, that was in effect across the nation last year when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation with its first wave in...
Allow WFH for nursing moms for a year: Centre to States
Realising that nursing mothers are highly vulnerable and need to be protected from COVID-19 infection, the Labour Ministry recently issued an advisory to all...
Labour Codes: Longer work days, 3-day weekend may become reality
Companies in India may soon be permitted to follow a four-day workweek. However, if this is implemented, as part of the new labour codes,...
National Employment Policy by December, to help improve job opportunities
National Employment Policy (NEP), which is expected to be finalised by December, will show the way to improve employment opportunities in India, through various...
Centre to study job-creation environment, take national headcount
The Central government is setting up a special committee to help the Labour Bureau conduct a national survey and take a headcount of the...
‘Safe Workplace Guidelines for Industry and Establishment’ issued by Centre
In a bid to ensure that Unlock 5 goes smooth and safety is ensured for everyone, the Centre has issued Safe Workplace Guidelines for...
Govt plans to set up security fund for gig workers
In September 2019, the Government had sought to regulate the country’s rising gig economy by devising a social security scheme to benefit the lakhs...
Draft rules of the Code on Wages invite opposition
The Labour Ministry recently released the draft rules as per Section 67 of the Code on Wages. However, its recommendation of increasing working hours...
National minimum wage estimated to be Rs 375 per day
The Ministry of Labour’s expert panel under the leadership of Dr Anoop Satpathy, fellow, VV Giri National Labour Institute, has estimated the national minimum...
FITE forms state-level tri-partite committee to address IT employees’ issues
The Forum for Information Technology Employees (FITE), Maharashtra recently met with Maharashtra Labour Minister Sambhaji Patil Nilangikar and other senior officials to discuss various...
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...
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...
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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...
“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...
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...
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...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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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....
