Tag: pay raise
Starbucks employees get a 3% hike in hourly wages
Starbucks will roll out a new pay structure and employee perks, effective from 1 January, 2024. Its retail staff in the US will enjoy...
FedEx pilots reject 30% pay hike, tentative deal
Pilots of parcel-delivery firm, FedEx, have not accepted the tentative contract deal offered by the company. The tentative deal offered a 30 per cent...
78% workers in India got a pay hike in the last...
With employers the world over trying to cut costs and focus on profitability and sustainability, workers everywhere are uncertain about their future. With inflation...
No hikes for Microsoft’s full-time staff this year?
With an aim to invest in long-term opportunity, Microsoft is trying to align its spending with revenue and customer demand. As part of this...
Air NewZealand increases wage to address shortage of 400 vacancies
Air New Zealand is increasing wages to address a shortage of 400 workers across its bases in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The airline has...
Pay raise for UK employees: Amazon
On March 22, 2023, Amazon announced an increase in the minimum starting pay for its UK employees to a range of 11 pounds to...
HarperCollins US staff finally to get pay raise and bonus
HarperCollins, a book publishing company, faced a strike by nearly 250 members of its staff who are part of the union. On since 10...
Nintendo plans to raise employees’ pay by 10%
Nintendo, a Japanese video game maker, announced on February 7, 2023, its intentions to raise its employees' base pay by 10 per cent. Despite...
Two 12-hour strikes by UK nurses disrupt health care system
On January 18, 2023, a large number of nurses in the UK went on strike to protest for higher pay. This is the latest...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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Did Lufthansa incur huge losses due to strikes by staff?
Lufthansa Group apparently posted losses to the tune of €849 million in March 2024, whereas its losses in Q1 of 2023 were only €273...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
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...
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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....
