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78% of top-performing US firms train managers to support employee well-being

Companies that have a significant presence of women across hierarchies are known to have better policies in place. In fact, according to MKinsey’s Women...

Why do we need to shift from policies to practices?

In a world where actions speak louder than words, the shift from policies to practices is not just a preference but a necessity for...

140 GCCs in India’s emerging talent hubs

If you are wondering what makes India the first choice for global firms wishing to set up their global capability centres (GCCs) in the...

Madras HC chooses liberal approach in granting maternity leave

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) or TNSTC had denied maternity leave to a woman employee simply because she had only put in...

How Thoughtworks is trying to impact the industry with gender &...

With a 4000-strong workforce in India, Thoughtworks, a global technology company, has launched a gamut of programmes to transform itself as a more diverse,...

Apple updates employee-conduct policy, prohibits discrimination based on caste

Apple has come up with a first-of-its-kind employee-conduct policy that prohibits discrimination based on caste. While the policy was already in place about two...

Shriram Housing Finance aims to improve women’s representation at workplace

Shriram Housing Finance, the affordable housing company, has launched the ‘SHeFirst’ programme to improve the representation of women at the workplace. Under this programme,...

32% leaders in India compared to 28% globally vote for flexible...

Technology should be used to enable productivity and performance, while the management should focus on enabling culture. This seems to be a key takeaway...

Singapore will adjust foreign worker policies

The Government of Singapore will make adjustments in its foreign worker policies with an aim to resolve the issue of competition for jobs among...

Workplace vaccination drive to include staff and dependents: Centre

The vaccination drives at private workplaces can cover the employees as well as their family members, according to a new directive from the Union...

How to tackle workplace consumerism

Employees are consumers who are their own brand and with technology bringing information at their fingertips, what has emerged is an empowered workforce that...

Uttar Pradesh to create 1.1 million jobs by amending policies in...

With millions of migrant workers roaming around without jobs in Uttar Pradesh, the state government is planning to amend the UP Food Processing Policy...

Concerns about job security, workplace policies grew during pandemic: Survey

With remote working becoming the new normal, the survey by TimesJobs, titled ‘HR managers & Remote working’ could not have been better timed. As...

McDonald’s sued for not addressing sexual harassment cases

A lawsuit has been filed against Mc Donald’s by its employees in a Michigan court, alleging that the fast-food chain takes no action in...

Consensual or not, relationships at work are best avoided

There was a time when romance and affairs in the workplace used to be taboo. However, nowadays they have become acceptable albeit with certain...

Google will change the manner of handling sexual misconduct cases

Google has committed to changing the way it handles sexual misconduct cases, following its workforce staging a walk-out from its offices across the globe...

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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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...

High Court upholds retrospective regularisation rights

In a recent judgment, the Srinagar High Court emphasised the rights of temporary employees. The court stated that those engaged continuously for more than...

Improve quality of jobs: India Employment Report 2024

The India Employment Report 2024 suggests five important missions that India should take on in earnest. One is to make production and growth more...

“HR leaders should align the workforce with industry demands,” Sriharsha Achar

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act The insurance industry holds significant growth potential, requiring major transformations in workforce...

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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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