Tag: security
93% of new-collar workers prefer formal job with health benefits
When asked whether they would choose a job with health benefits and a formal agreement over one without a contract, a whopping 93 per...
Opportunities for engineers at eInfochips, Chennai
With the launch of its new delivery centre at Chennai, eInfochips, is gearing to add at least a 100 more employees to its existing...
Transgender people bag employment opportunities
The Indian workforce is becoming diverse and how!
Bharat Aluminimum Company or BALCO as it is known, a subsdiary of Vedanta Aluminium, has hired seven...
HCL: No appraisal in 2020, no mass layoffs, lateral hiring continues
HCL Technologies, a subsidiary of HCL Enterprise, has decided not to have appraisals for this year, and this will be applicable for all employees...
UFBU demands better safety and security standards for bank employees
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has demanded that regular sanitisation of branch premises be carried out and more flexibility be allowed to staff in...
Women in Karnataka will now be allowed to work night shifts
In November, the Karnataka government issued a notification citing the Madras High Court ruling made 19 years back, which had done away with Section...
Blockchain: Making HRM easier for organisations
A search for ‘blockchain’ on Google will throw up many results, and the majority will be associated with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. However, the concept...
Uttar Pradesh Police issues strict directions to rank up women’s safety
In a recent development, the state police department of Uttar Pradesh has issued strict directions to commercial establishments to provide pick and drop facility...
Amazon employees demand safety, security and better pay
Employees at Amazon are protesting across the globe, against the unsatisfactory working conditions at the organisation. The staff is demanding more safety and security...
Does the CEO of Facebook earn only about Rs 70 a...
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, draws a salary of only one dollar annually, that is, about Rs 70. This has been his salary...
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...
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: 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...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
Hiring rose 46% for ML engineers, 23% for full-stack AI scientists
There was a significant 46 per cent growth in hiring for machine learning engineers’ roles in India, while hiring for full-stack AI scientist roles...
US, Japan to boost Philippines semiconductor workforce
Pledging to nurture talent and foster innovation, the US, Japan and the Philippines unveiled a bold collaboration. The move aims to propel the Philippines...
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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....
