Tag: sick leaves
US Labour Department proposes to redefine the status of gig workers
The US Labour Department has proposed to redefine the status of gig workers or contract workers in the country. The move is expected to...
How has the pandemic changed caregiver benefits?
COVID-19 has been fatal, but also highly educational. Since the situation was unprecedented and no one had any experience of dealing with such circumstances,...
UK loses £5.6bn to sick leaves
A survey has revealed some interesting changes in attitude towards sick leaves in the UK. Apparently, while employees in the UK have cost businesses...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
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...
AuthBridge gets Payal Aggarwal as VP-HR
AuthBridge Research Services has appointed Payal Aggarwal as its new vice president-human resources. In her new capacity, Aggarwal will play a pivotal role in...
Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
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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....
