Tag: Perks

Microsoft employees’ video on office perks grabs eyeballs

It is clear that Microsoft believes in pampering its employees. The Hyderabad facility of Microsoft, spread over 54 acres of land, is known not...

Why fancy perks are no longer a talent puller

In recent years, employee perks have been bagging headlines, with companies going out of their way and outdoing each other in their efforts to...

Perks proving to be expensive for Google?

As part of its cost-cutting measures, Google has now decided to cut down or completely do away with some perks. The Company has realised...

US Labour Department proposes to redefine the status of gig workers

The US Labour Department has proposed to redefine the status of gig workers or contract workers in the country. The move is expected to...

No more GST on employee perks

As per rules, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on any transactions between two related parties, even if the transaction is done...

Reduced perks for Facebook staff

Meta, parent company of Facebook, has reportedly conveyed to the employees that most free services will be done away with. For instance, laundry and...

Salaries restored, heavy rebates on ESOPs for staff of ixigo

The Indian artificial intelligence-driven travel app, ixigo, has given its ixigems, as its employees are called, reason to celebrate amidst the economic disruptions created...

Air India employees to forego benefits/salaries on leaving without serving notice...

An order from the executive director, engineering, warned Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) and aircraft maintenance engineers that if they leave the organisation...

Queen Elizabeth seeks social-media manager at Rs 26.6 lakh salary

A lucrative position is waiting for individuals who have experience in managing social media accounts for businesses and individuals. A vacancy for a digital...

How Flipkart’s employee initiatives make Big Billion Days a hit

Flipkart’s Big Billion Days may be just about lucrative deals and a shopping bonanza for customers, but for the employees at India’s popular e-commerce...

Digital credit as an employee benefit

Seeking a formal bank loan in India has been tedious and it always means large sums of money. For smaller needs, people simply borrow...

Fancy perks and benefits Apple employees enjoy

From paid time off and annual gym credit to beer bashes and product discounts, Apple has everything to entice new joinees.

Flipkart Employees will get financial aid to fulfill their personal dreams

The company believes that only happy employees can be more productive and in sync with company goals.

Perks under GST: Exemptions up to Rs 50K per year

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that gift has not been defined under GST law. However, in common parlance, a gift is made without consideration, is voluntary in nature and is made occasionally. It cannot be demanded as a matter of right by the employee.

Perks unheard: Yearly vacation stipend and four-day weeks during summer

Basecamp provides its employees a $5,000 annual vacation stipend along with shortened four-day, 32-hour weeks during summer.

Business travel, a sought after perk; preferred over high salary

A study reveals that in the past year, 67 per cent of Indian business travellers have extended their business trips, to a different city or country, beating the global average of only 49 per cent.

Google replaces ‘goodies’ with ‘gift of charity’ for employee perks

The company has apparently donated $30 million worth of Chromebooks, phones and associated tech support to schools on its employees’ behalf.

SAIL trims employee perks as part of cost-cutting

Employees asked to travel by railways instead of airways until there is an emergency.

Perks: A way to say you care

Designing a perk is an exercise. In the minds of employees, perks serve as a significant differentiator between companies.

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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Vodafone’s 2,000 job cuts spark employee resistance

Vodafone, the telecommunications giant, has announced the cutting of 2,000 jobs. The announcement follows a change in management. The move is also said to be...

Kerala Health Department retracts social-media prohibition order

On 13 March, the Kerala Health Department had issued a circular prohibiting officials from using social media because it thought there was a risk...

Stellantis turns mandatory WFH day into termination day

When employees at Stellantis were told to work from home/remotely on 22 March so that maximum participation could be ensured for important meetings to...

Christine Centa elevated to CPO, HashiCorp

Christine Centa, who was VP-total rewards and people operations, Hashi Corp, has been promoted to the position of chief people officer. Armed with an MBA...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

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