Tag: Rules

Srinagar HC rules in favour of terminated contractual employees

On 19 December 2023, the Srinagar High Court intervened to help employees who were hired on a contractual basis at the Jammu and Kashmir...

Allahabad HC rules in favour of maternity leave petitioner

Justice Manish Mathur of the Allahabad High Court in Lucknow ruled in favour of Sonali Sharma in a case against the State of Uttar...

Maternity leave issues across the globe

In India, about 40 government doctors in the state of Tamil Nadu are being denied maternity leave and associated benefits. These doctors who went...

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...

SEZ rules now allow WFH to all IT/ITes staff till 31...

With the Government having made amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) rules, all employees of IT/ITeS units in SEZs will now be allowed...

Will Britain roll out laws to minimise disruptions during strikes?

With ambulance workers and nurses in England and Wales threatening to go on strike later this month, that is, December 2022, the British prime...

SEZ norms amended, 50% staff may work from home

Following an amendment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, 2006, provision has been made to allow work from home option to up 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...

Centre eases family pension rules for kin of missing govt employees

As per a notification from the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), pension rules have been eased out. Following relaxation of certain rules by...

New rules for foreign workers in Saudi starting March 14, 2021

All major restrictions that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia used to impose on foreign workers have been lifted, as modified labor policies come into...

Driving innovation with a rule book

It is innovation that is driving businesses today. For many, it is a survival tactic. Organisations seek people who can innovate, are creative, and...

New COVID guidelines for central govt staff

With the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increasing amongst various officials of government ministries and departments, the Centre has issued a new set...

EPFO relaxes rules, will accept scanned copy of employee sign for...

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been doing its bit to help out its subscribers during the lockdown. It has relaxed the rule...

AIFR requests similar entitlements for all Railway staff

As per the Seventh Central Pay Commission, all railway employees are to be given the leave travel concession or LTC. However, the condition is...

NO change in application of EPF and MP Act says Govt.

There were reports in the media that the Central Government has made changes under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF and MP)...

Indian Railways takes strict measures to identify absentees

Close monitoring and surprise checks to check the practice of absenteeism, proxies and unauthorised leaves.

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...
Tata Steel employee vehicle ban

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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Ericsson to axe 1,200 jobs amidst falling demand

Ericsson AB, the manufacturer of 5G networking equipment, is all set to axe about 1,200 jobs in Sweden. Why? Because it is not receiving...

79% of students see better job ops off campus: Report

At a time when seven per cent of campuses posted achieving 100 per cent placement, a significant 79 per cent of students feel that...

Uniqlo boosts UK retail staff pay and benefits

Uniqlo is bolstering its commitment to employee welfare in the UK. The fashion clothing brand is raising hourly rates for its retail staff by...
Skills

Singapore to upskill mid-career employees with SkillsFuture

To train the rapidly-evolving workforce in AI and other emerging technologies, Singapore has introduced the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (SFLP) in collaboration with the Ministry...

DIALOGUE

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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