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Walmart agrees to pay $60,000 in discrimination case

Walmart is slated to compensate a former female employee $60,000 to resolve a legal dispute in which she alleged that the company had unfairly...

Not more than 10 per cent of employees’ pension can be...

If a government employee is facing a criminal case or departmental proceedings at the time of retirement he or she will be entitled to provisional pension, which would include gratuity to the tune of an amount not less than 90 per cent.

Infosys gets into legal trouble in the US for favoring Indians

The company is accused of obsessional preference for employees of South Asian race and national origin, usually Indian.

Uber & Ola drivers: Employees, contractual or outsourced?

The drivers of these cab aggregators have complained against the arbitrary payment deductions on unsubstantiated grounds. Neither is there any indemnity scheme for the driver, in case of fraud booking, nor is there any freedom to cancel bookings.

Trouble at Google’s Nest: Employee files complaint: CEO resigns

The project manager, who was fired for slating the CEO on social media, has filed a legal suit in retaliation. Meanwhile, the CEO, Tony Fadell has also put in his papers.

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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
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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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Kerala Health Department retracts social-media prohibition order

On 13 March, the Kerala Health Department had issued a circular prohibiting officials from using social media because it thought there was a risk...

Vistara to give one-time special bonus to staff

On the basis of its operational and financial performance, Vistara, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is providing its worforce...

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...

Flipkart modifies increment policy; links payouts to merit

In an endeavour to check attrition, Flipkart has decided to alter its pay hike policy. Instead of yearly increments, it will now grant increments...

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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....
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