Tag: state government
West Bengal government faces backlash over DA hike
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister, West Bengal, had recently declared a four per cent hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees, effective...
Employees of HPSEB to receive benefits of OPS
The state government, led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, chief minister, Himachal Pradesh, has taken a significant step to ensure social security for employees of...
OPS or NPS: Chattisgarh govt lets its employees decide
The Congress government has offered employees the option to choose between the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in the...
Centre says –No proposal received regarding restoration of the Old Pension...
On 11th December 2022, Bhagwat Karad, the minister of the state for finance stated that there was no proposal for the restoration of the...
Kerala government announces Onam bonus + festival advance for staff
About 13 lakh state government employees and labourers working in the state government in Kerala have reason to cheer. The Kerala government is giving...
Divorced men, widowers can avail childcare leave: Department of Finance, J&K...
The Department of Finance, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) administration, has decided to allow single male employees the benefit of two years of childcare leave,...
14% tax benefit on NPS for state government staff
As per the Union Budget 2022, employees of state governments will enjoy tax benefit of 14% on the National Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution made...
MP and Rajasthan announce DA hike for state government staff
Earlier this week, the Union cabinet approved the three per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) taking it up to...
State rescues MSRTC, offers Rs 1,000 crores to pay staff salaries
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has received aid from the state government in the form of a Rs 1,000 crores package to...
Bonuses galore ahead of Diwali across the country
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has made special provision for an amount of Rs 80 crore, to pay Diwali bonus to its employees. Despite...
Govt’s salary-cut order in Kerala stayed by HC
The state government of Kerala had issued an order for six days’ salary of government employees to be deducted, for five months, to help...
Arunachal Pradesh Government announces hike in DA and DR
Arunachal Pradesh is the latest state to announce 7th Pay Commission benefits. Lakhs of government employees in the State will enjoy an increase in...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
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...
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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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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....
