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Maharashtra government mediates Hyundai-GM worker dispute

Eknath Shinde, chief minister, Maharashtra, recently held a meeting at his Mumbai residence to address issues concerning Hyundai and General Motors striking workers. The...

Greek to follow six-day workweek; unions unhappy

Workers in Greek will soon be working for six days a week with flexible working hours. The Parliament of the country has given its...

Auto workers in the US to strike over inadequate pay hike

About 1.46 lakh auto workers in the US are set to participate in a series of strikes. They are unhappy with the pay hikes...

3-day strike by overworked junior doctors begins in England

A three-day strike has begun across England by junior doctors who are unhappy about their low pay and high stress levels leading to burnout....

Health workers go on indefinite strike in Karnataka

Over 23,000 employees of the Karnataka State Health Contractual and Outsource Employees Association (KSHCOEA) have announced an indefinite strike starting today, due to the...

Employee strikes in European countries

On January 25, 2023, at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), all passenger flights were canceled as airport staff walked out because of a dispute over...

Two 12-hour strikes by UK nurses disrupt health care system 

On January 18, 2023, a large number of nurses in the UK went on strike to protest for higher pay. This is the latest...

108 ambulance services remain crippled as employees strike

The emergency ambulance services provided by 108 remained crippled today following a strike by employees. The meeting between the employees and the Health Minister...

Power company unions in Maharashtra call of strike

Power company unions in the state of Maharashtra had announced a 72-hour strike to protest against the privatisation of three state-owned power companies. The strike,...

Pay hike for Lufthansa pilots

Lufthansa Airlines Group has finally announced a pay hike for its pilots after having experienced frequent strikes leading to flight disruptions. Entry-level pilots will...

Strikes across India

Employees of Jammu & Kashmir Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (J&K EPFO) at Jammu went on an indefinite strike demanding that the authorities protect their...

HP gives restraining orders to stop staff from strikes & protests

Himachal Pradesh government has issued restraining orders to curb staff protests in the state, and has stated that state government employees found involved in...

Uttar Pradesh CM invokes ESMA, imposes 6-month ban on employee strikes

As Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly elections approach, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1981, which bans strikes for...

No dearth of strikes, disgruntled workers across India

While most of India is struggling to limp back to normalcy, there seems to be no dearth of strikes and protests, with many employees...

Lok Sabha passes Bill that bans strikes, lockouts, layoffs in units...

Lok Sabha has passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, which bans strikes, lockouts and layoffs in all establishments engaged in essential defence services. This comes...

Strikes across India by docs, nurses, transporters

About 5,000 nurses in Madhya Pradesh have been on strike. The High Court has condemned the strike calling it illegal, at a time when...

Docs to anganwadi workers — strikes across India

Doctors at the Kerala Medical College Hospital will be on strike today, that is, March 3 in protest against the non-clearance of their dues....

Protest over pay cuts by SpiceJet loaders

Loaders employed with SpiceJet are protesting against salary cuts and have gone on strike at Mumbai airport. This is causing delays in baggage delivery....

Infuriated state government staff declare indefinite strikes all across India

The electricity department employees of Puducherry have decided to go on an indefinite strike from Monday, January 11, 2021 to stage their agitation against...

Labour Code 2020: No strikes or lockout without notice

Henceforth, as per the Industrial Relations Code, no employee or workers from an industrial establishment can go on strike without giving a 60-day notice...

13,000 NDMC, EDMC teachers demand pending salaries, threaten indefinite strike

More than 13,000 teachers of the North and East Delhi Municipal Corporations are threatening to go on indefinite strike to protest against the non-payment...

Assam government prohibits strikes by oil & gas sector employees for...

Keeping in mind the heavy violence in the state over the CAA Act, the Assam government has banned strikes for six months. From 31...

Employee activism is reaching serious levels

Sit-outs and protests amongst the labour class in the manufacturing units are not new to businesses. Through these protests the workers either raise their...

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...
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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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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...

Perfios: Building the runway for future leaders

Imagine a company where fresh talent is nurtured alongside seasoned leaders, and where diversity is not just a buzzword but a springboard for innovation....

Gameskraft promotes safety culture with ‘Safety Ambassadors League’

Gameskraft Technology, an Indian online skill-based gaming sector, has introduced its latest venture, the Safety Ambassadors League. The aim is to foster a culture...

Dell announces workforce reduction amid sluggish PC demand

As a part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, Dell Technologies has announced a workforce reduction. The decision comes amidst a prolonged period of sluggish...

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