Tag: Punjab
Strikes across the world by disgruntled employees
Striking cabin crew of Lufthansa, has disrupted operations and caused profits to dip.
Under the aegis of the UFO Union, the cabin crew members of...
Demand for restoration of OPS in many parts of India
In Punjab, the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has assured support to the Punjab State Ministerial Services (PSMS) Union in its fight for...
New office timings for Punjab workforce
The Punjab state government has implemented a new office timing schedule starting May 2 until July 15, changing the working hours from 9 am-5...
108 ambulance strike called off after assurance from health minister
The 108 ambulance employees association in Punjab ended their state-wide strike on Wednesday after a meeting with health minister Dr Balbir Singh. The employees...
Strike by Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees’ Association enters 6th day
Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees’ Association has been on strike for over six days now. With hundreds of ambulances parked at the toll plaza, emergency...
Strikes and protests in India and the US
There seems to be no dearth of disgruntled employees, especially in the healthcare sector, not just in India but abroad too.
In Kerala, doctors employed...
25,000 contractual staff in Punjab will be regularised
About 25,000 contractual employees in Punjab can look forward to being regularised. Of these, a significant 8,000 contract workers belong to the Education Department...
Punjab to make 35,000 temporary employees permanent
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "We have decided to make 35,000 temporary employees of Group C and D permanent."
On March 22, Punjab Chief Minister...
‘Unvaccinated employees will not receive salary’: Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana
The Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana, Punjab will not be granting salaries to the employees who have not received full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus....
‘No vaccine, no salary’: Punjab government to employees
Punjab government has issued a mandate for coronavirus vaccination to its employees. If employees do not upload their vaccination certificates on the Punjab Government...
Punjab govt. regularises jobs of 36000, hikes minimum wages
The Punjab government has decided to regularise employment for 36,000 contractual, ad hoc, temporary and daily-wage workers. The cabinet has approved the decision ahead...
Government employees in Patiala protest against anti-employee recommendations
Punjab-UT Employees and Pensions Joint Front carried out a protest march in Patiala on July 30 against the 6th Pay Commission recommendations, which they...
Government jobs for 2,000 PwDs in Punjab
Of the 50,000 vacancies announced in the Punjab government in 2021, four per cent quota will be for people with disabilities (PwDs). Social Security,...
Punjab government employees to retire early from coming year
The Amarinder Singh-led government in Punjab presented its fourth annual budget recently. Manpreet Badal, the Punjab finance minister, presented the 1.54 lakh crore budget...
No dearth of low-paying jobs in Punjab
While there is no dearth of jobs for the unemployed in Punjab, these jobs offer very little in terms of pay. Over two lakh...
State governments promise mass-scale jobs for unemployed
The Gujarat and Punjab governments plan to create employment opportunities for 9 lakh and 25 lakh youth, respectively.
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
HDFC announced Rs 1,500 crore to staff under ex-gratia
In the wake of a remarkable performance in the fourth quarter of FY24, HDFC Bank has announced an ex-gratia payment totaling approximately Rs 1,500...
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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....
