Tag: New Zealand

Min. wage in N. Zealand is now NZ$ 22.7 per hour

Come April and the minimum wage in New Zealand will be hiked by NZ$ 1.5. That means, the hourly wage with effect from April 2023...

4 Uber drivers declared employees by New Zealand court

Four Uber drivers in New Zealand who had sought to be declared employees of Uber and not just independent contractors, have won their case....

New Zealand to change immigration rules temporarily

With an aim to fill labour gaps, the Government of New Zealand has decided to relax immigration rules and double the numbers in the...

Nurses strike against low pay, burnout, in New Zealand

It is not just in India that nurses and doctors are fighting for better remuneration and working conditions. New Zealand witnessed around 30,000 nurses...

“Uber driver independent contractor not employee”: NZ Employment Court

New Zealand's Employment Court recently declared an Uber driver as an independent contractor and not an employee. The concerned driver, Arachchige, had joined in 2015...

Unilever experiments with 4-day work week in New Zealand

The Spanish government plans to give incentives or government grants to companies across Spain that adopt the four-day work week without any impact on...

Save a seat for ’empathy’ on the board

There was a time, when leaders were born to be macho. They had the ability to take the right decisions even in odd circumstances,...

Employees in New Zealand will receive salary in cryptocurrency

New Zealand is the first country to legalise salary payment in cryptocurrency. As per the nation's tax agency, salaries and wages may be paid...

New Zealand offers free week-long trip to attract tech talent

The trip will include pre-arranged job interviews, meet-ups with others in the tech industry along with tours around Wellington.

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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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

Singapore government modifies foreign worker policy

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore has modified the foreign worker policy. As per the modifications, the minimum qualifying salary for foreign workers to...

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Tamil Nadu government increases DA by 4%

Close on the heels of Karnataka announcing a four per cent hike in dearness allowance or DA for its employees, the Government of Tamil...
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Hexaware to advance internal innovation with tensaiGPT

Hexaware, a global company in IT services and digital solutions, has unveiled tensai GPT, an AI web application. Powered by Microsoft Azure Open AI...

Employees on edge as layoff rumours spread at Paytm

As a part of its annual appraisal cycle, Paytm is reportedly considering a significant reduction in its workforce. The platform is said to be...

Sterling & Wilson: Where flexibility meets growth and diversity fuels success

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy, a global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, isn’t just building a sustainable future through renewable energy projects; it’s...

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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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