Tag: Sick Leave
Boss demands doc’s note, employee quits
An employee has quit his job simply because his boss asked him to produce a note from the doctor to prove that he was...
UK employees took avg. 7.8 days of sick leave in last...
Number of employees taking sick leave has reached a record high in the UK. On an average, employees reportedly took 7.8 days of sick...
Employee accuses IBM of ‘disability discrimination’
An employee of IBM, working as an IT specialist, has been on sick leave since 2008. As per the health plan offered by the...
4 Uber drivers declared employees by New Zealand court
Four Uber drivers in New Zealand who had sought to be declared employees of Uber and not just independent contractors, have won their case....
Staff disgruntled over low salaries across Indian airlines
Cabin crew, technicians and pilots working for various airlines in the country have been protesting by calling in sick en masse.
The primary issue is...
After cabin crew, now IndiGo technicians go on mass leave
Close on the heels of the cabin crew going on mass leave to attend interviews at rival airlines, now the technicians at Indigo, in...
Adda247 offers ‘recharge’ leaves, unlimited sick leaves
Adda247, the Indian vernacular test-prep platform, has updated its leave policy, to offer unlimited sick leaves to employees recovering from long illnesses, accidents and...
‘People wellness framework’ introduced by Khaitan & Co.
Khaitan & Co, the Indian full-service law firm, has announced the release of its People Wellbeing Framework in view of the tremendous hardships and...
Why does the Bradford Factor need cautious handling?
The higher the ‘frequency’ of leaves, the higher is the Bradford score of an employee.
Contractual employees on sick leave can’t be sacked: Delhi High Court
Alliance Air did not renew the contract of its air hostess, Chitra Sharma, who was on sick leave due to back pain.
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
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...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
Starting June 2024, UBS will implement layoffs in 5 waves
UBS, the Swiss banking firm, is implementing cost-cutting measures. As part of this exercise, it will lay off people from its workforce in five...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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“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....
