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435 Singapore firms fined for violating workplace safety norms
The Ministry of Manpower (MoM), Singapore, has imposed fines and even issued stop-work notices to 435 establishments that were found to have violated workplace...
Air India employees to leave govt. flats by July 31: Delhi...
The Delhi High Court has ordered that all Air India Limited (AIL) workers residing in the Air India Colony, Vasant Vihar, must leave their...
Additional fines for violating worker safety regulations: Amazon
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations to three Amazon warehouses for hazardous working conditions leading to serious worker injuries.
Inspectors...
Paying employer for stealing time from work?
Now here comes a software that can keep track of employees working from home. Using TimeCamp, an employer based in British Columbia discovered that...
UAE becomes strict over compliance with Wages Protection System
As part of the efforts towards putting in place a legislative structure to regulate the labour market, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become...
Pay reversed from EY staff accounts, due to error
Employees at Ernst & Young (EY), US, were in for a shock when their paycheques were suddenly reversed, due to some error in their...
Penalty for employees testing positive a second time
With the number of infected people rising daily in the UAE, the Emirate of Ajman has warned its government employees that they will not...
Facebook to pay $14.25 million in penalty for discriminatory hiring
Facebook will be liable to pay a large amount of $14.25 million in civil claims to the US government. The settlement comprises two separate...
Minor penalty for government employee in live-in relationship, no back wages
Gore Lal Verma, the petitioner, is a UP government employee, who was dismissed because he was ‘illegally’ living-in with a woman despite being legally...
$6 -$10 mn pay-cut for Goldman Sachs’ CEO, COO and CFO
David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs saw his salary being cut last year, by $10 million to $17.5 million, in consultation with the board of...
Use of social media at work may result in pay cut...
In Tana River County, Kenya, the Governor Dadho Godhana issued a memo on Monday, 4 December, 2021, stating a set of regulations for the...
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...
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...
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 introduces flexible work guidelines
In Singapore, fresh measures are on the horizon for workers, as they gain the right to request four-day work weeks, increased work-from-home opportunities, and...
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Strategies for conquering workplace ‘Vampire Tasks’
The bustling office hums with activity – emails ping, phones buzz, and deadlines loom. But amidst the organised chaos lurk energy-sapping chores - data...
China’s new approach to work-life balance with unhappy leaves
With an aim to foster a healthier work-life balance for employees, a Chinese company has come up with a refreshing move. The company has...
TCS to give salary hikes of 4.5% to 7%
Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) intends to give salary increments of 4.5 to seven per cent, on the basis of each individual’s performance. The extremely...
Marvel to cut roles across departments
Marvel, the Hollywood entertainment chain, has initiated a workforce reduction, letting go of employees across various departments. This strategic move aligns with Bob Iger,...
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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....
