Tag: Maharashtra
Maharashtra cabinet revives retirement benefits for anganwadi workers
On 26 February 2024, the Maharashtra state cabinet approved the reinstatement of retirement benefits for anganwadi workers and helpers, which were previously halted due...
Maha Labour Department issues notice to TCS over transfer practices
The Maharashtra Labour Department sent a notice to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) regarding a complaint about its IT company transfer practices.
The Nascent Information Technology...
Maharashtra HC upholds termination, rejects compensation appeals
The Bombay High Court agreed that firing an employee for consistently being absent from work is a fair decision. The HC rejected an employee's...
750 resident docs of JJ Hospital on indefinite strike
Around 750 resident doctors at JJ Hospital have gone on indefinite strike seeking that action be taken against Tatya Rao Lahane, former dean and...
Collector orders government staff in Satara to wear masks
Considering the growing number of COVID and influenza cases in the state of Maharashtra, the collector of Satara district has asked all residents of...
Unfulfilled demands result in employee strikes across country
On February 13, 2023, contract employees and workers at NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) in Thoothukudi, a joint venture between Neyveli Lignite Corporation...
State Govt employees threaten to go on indefinite strike: Maharashtra
Employees of the Maharashtra state government have threatened to go on an indefinite strike starting March 14, 2023, in favour of the old pension...
Power company unions in Maharashtra call of strike
Power company unions in the state of Maharashtra had announced a 72-hour strike to protest against the privatisation of three state-owned power companies.
The strike,...
Kerala, J&K, Tamil Nadu offered best daily wage rate to workers...
As per the data revealed in a statistics handbook released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Tamil...
Diwali cheer for Maha government staff & MSRTC employees
A bonus of Rs 5,000 each has been granted to all the 87,000 employees of the State-owned Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on...
HDFC to hire 3,000 in Maha, open 207 new branches
Maharashtra will soon get 207 new branches of HDFC Bank along with 80 smart banking lobbies. The Bank, which is headquartered in Maharashtra, intends...
State of transgender job seekers in India
In Maharashtra, a petition was filed by a transgender person seeking the Court to direct the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MSETCL), also called...
MSRTC to hire retired drivers to replace striking drivers
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has released an advertisement seeking retired drivers up to the age of 62 years against a monthly...
GM plant workers unhappy, seek better separation deal
General Motors, the American automobile manufacturer, which has been planning to shut down its plant at Talegaon, Maharashtra, is facing resistance from its employees....
200 journalists to be vaccinated in special drive in Sikkim
Recognising the journalists of the state as frontline workers, the Government of Sikkim is organising a special vaccination drive on May 19. Under this...
Royal Caribbean Cruises stalls India hiring amidst surge in COVID cases
Citing the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in India, Royal Caribbean Cruises has temporarily suspended its plans to hire from India. According...
Tamil Nadu banks to operate for shorter hours
While the country struggles to breathe amidst the new corona virus wave, due to the shortage of oxygen, the banks have started reducing the...
State governments announce restrictions, leaves for staff amidst surging cases
Various state governments are issuing their own restrictions and orders to try and curb the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. In Kerala, the state...
Unemployment rises to 10.72% from 9.81% in a week’s time
Unemployment rate in rural India has been steadily rising. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) had reported the unemployment rate as being 7.21...
POSCO agrees to some demands, plant operations to resume
Work at the plant of South Korean steel company, POSCO, in Maharashtra, was disrupted by protestors who agitated outside the plant, asking for their...
Maharashtra signs MoUs, to create over 23K jobs, become data-centre hub
The Government of Maharashtra has signed various memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 15 national and international companies in a bid to bring in investments...
Maharashtra tries to help its jobless workers, sets up portal
In an attempt to fill the gap created by the migration of workers from the urban areas to their villages, the Skill Development Department...
133 hospital employees booked in Solapur, for absenteeism
While India is witnessing a steady rise in the number of coronavirus cases, Maharashtra seems to be the most affected state at the moment, with...
Demand for closure of all Delhi govt offices for 7 days
The Delhi Government Welfare ASsociation has met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with a demand that all government offices in Delhi be closed for a...
Coronavirus: IT firms evacuate offices in Pune
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Pune, employees of many organisations in the Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park in Hinjewadi have been allowed...
Five-day work week for Maharashtra Government employees on the cards
Employees working for the Government of Maharashtra, who presently get only second and fourth Saturdays off every month, may soon be able to enjoy...
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 is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
Latest
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...
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...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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...
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....
