Tag: Research
Poland gets new LTTS R&D centre, local engineering talent to be...
Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS), the global engineering services company, has launched its new engineering, research and development (ER&D) centre in Krakow, Poland....
56% Indian women more stressed than last year
Burnout stress in Indian women is higher than what is experienced by their global counterparts, reveals the Deloitte Women@Work report. At the same time,...
53% Indian cos to hire more, 60% to give increments: Report
While the pandemic led to a dip in hiring activities by 18 per cent in 2020, across India, things seem to be looking up...
65% employees suffer from eye strain and vision problems: Study
Office employees spend at least six hours a day looking at computer screens, reveals a study by Indian furniture solutions brand, Godrej Interio. While...
92% Indian professionals prefer robots for mental-health support
Of the over 1,000 professionals surveyed by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, 92 per cent feel that they would prefer robots helping them in case...
65% employees optimistic about new technology, 32% companies ready for it
We have been misled into believing that employees fear artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. The truth is that they willing to welcome it...
IIT Kharagpur ties up with University of Alberta, Canada for JDP
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, has entered into a collaboration with the University of Alberta, Canada, in a bid to ensure a global...
Indian office workers facing an overtime epidemic
While the world is trying to adapt a four-day work week, Indian professionals seem to be moving backwards. As per a survey done by...
Desk plants reduce stress in employees
A study has revealed that keeping plants on the working desks can reduce stress and anxiety amongst the employees. The study was undertaken by...
Why do organisations need a ‘connector manager’
The primary characteristic of a progressive and growing company is its learning culture. Yes, we need learning interventions, and technological advancement in the learning...
Millennials and Gen Z are disillusioned about business, work and more:...
A recent survey by Deloitte — ‘The Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2019’— shows that the younger lot of workers, such as GenZ and millennials—...
Warning signs every employee gives before quitting
An engaged employee is one who is emotionally committed to the organisation, he actively participates, is motivated and happy at work. Whether he is...
Notice of 1 month preferred over 3 months: Hush employee survey
May multinational and IT companies have a minimum notice period of two months, while some have three. However, 80 per cent of the employees...
Emotional well-being of workforce a concern for Indian employers
Organisations in India are taking the health and wellness of their workforce very seriously. As per a recent study by Willis Towers Watson, the...
American universities continue to top Reuters ‘World’s Most Innovative Universities’ ranking.
Reuters’ ranking of the World’s Most Innovative Universities has American universities occupying the top positions, with Stanford University ranking number one and Massachusetts Institute...
NIT to drive with TATA Motors for education and research
The association will enable research in key areas, which will feed into the future products of Tata Motors, as well as allow for advanced training of students to get hands-on experience during live projects.
Leadership challenges, skills and barriers organisations need to address
It is up to the leaders to drive change and steer the organisation towards success.
Majority of Indian firms to use AI to increase employee productivity
IT sector to benefit most from adopting AI.
How inspiring are today’s bosses
Good bosses should be able to motivate the employees to be creative and perform their best.
Four key insights to reduce gender pay gaps
To achieve success in reducing the pay gap, organisations need to understand the issue holistically and design solutions accordingly.
Service sector quickest to embrace gig economy in India
The preference for flexible work arrangements has gone up, helping employers cut costs and employees work more conveniently.
Digital talent migration highest in India: Study
54 per cent organisations, globally, admit losing out on competitive advantage because of lack of digital talent.
Employees seek support at work to care for elderly relatives
Employees feel the government and employers should together ensure that the elderly are taken care of
People with desk jobs at higher risk of dying younger: Study
Even those who exercise regularly are at risk if they have a long sitting job.
Human Resources: More executioners than planners
Rarely are members of the HR fraternity in the country directly involved in the strategic planning process of their respective organisations.
Why a coaching culture and not any other culture?
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,”...
US Securities finds lack of integrity in EY employees
Ernst & Young (EY), has been penalised by the US securities and exchange commission (SEC) for $100 million.
It has been found that audit professionals...
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Cadila relaunches employee wellness programme, ‘Soul Mantra’; focuses on loneliness
Last week, HRKatha had raised the issue of loneliness at the workplace and how it is impacting both the employee and the employers.
It’s now...
Udaan resizes it employee strength by 4-5%
Bangalore based B2B e-commerce venture, Udaan, with an employee strength of 4000 people across functions has reduced its workforce by 4-5 per cent, which...
Tesla is tracking employees on office attendance
Tesla is monitoring employees and their presence in the office. The carmaker had asked its employees to start coming to the office.
A Tesla employee...
KFintech opens new facility in Mumbai, plans to add 300 employees
KFin Technologies, a tech driven financial services platform has inaugurated a new facility in the city of Mumbai. The new state of the art...
DIALOGUE
“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....
“Being good to everyone is being unjust to performers,” Mathew Job, CEO, Crompton
Q. In today’s times, what’s more challenging for a CEO like you — profit & business growth, talent & people, diversification, compliance or managing...
“A CEO needs to acknowledge the silent majority who create the company’s fortunes” S...
Q. RPG is a diversified group with businesses spread across sectors and domains. however, its brands have a strong individual identity unlike other business...
