Tag: MGNREGA
J&K Lt. governor approves salary hike for MGNREGA staff
On 30 January 2024, Manoj Sinha, lieutenant governor, Jammu and Kashmir, announced that he had given the green light to increase the monthly pay...
West Bengal to launch its own 100-day work scheme
West Bengal has faced an 18-month funding pause for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), leading to significant challenges. In response,...
1 lakh get jobs in Rajasthan in 6 days
The Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme has given employment to one lakh people in Rajasthan in less than a week after its launch...
Railways to employ migrant workers through MGNREGA
With thousands of migrant labourers returning to their villages and struggling to survive without jobs, the Indian Railways has decided to employ them under...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
Finland seeks Indian talent to drive innovation and growth
In a bid to bolster its tech landscape and foster innovation, Finland is actively recruiting talented individuals from India. With its reputation as the...
Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
Tech Mahindra’s employee count drops by 6,945
Tech Mahindra, an IT services firm, has disclosed a sequential decrease in its employee count by 795 for the fourth quarter ending 31 March....
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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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....
