Tag: Training
Mission Karmayogi: Major HR reform for bureaucrats
Mission Karmayogi received the Cabinet’s nod on September 2. This is the biggest reform in the Government, in the human resource development space. This...
Why Ketto hires college dropouts
For most of us, it has always been about scoring good marks or having a degree to get the golden ticket to successful employment....
IAS Professional Course Phase-II of LBSNAA launched virtually
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra...
IBM collaborates with GoI to launch free digital learning platform
In an attempt to help the youth of India as well as budding entrepreneurs, IBM has launched the ‘SkillsBuild Reignite’ platform, which will offer...
ReadyAssist offers free training and a job through Mecademy
At a time when there is a dearth of job opportunities, a Bangalore-based startup has not only been training and upskilling students, but also...
NEC Technologies India and Jaceex Ventures collaborate to improve employability of...
NEC Technologies India (NEC India) and Jaceex Ventures LLP— which operates the Japan Centre of Excellence (JACEEX) — have collaborated to launch a joint...
JP Morgan to spend Rs 17 crore on upskilling 4,800 Indian...
American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, JP Morgan, will be donating Rs 17 crore, that is, about $2.25 million, to provide...
Rolls-Royce allows free access to its digital academy
In an endeavour to help businesses across the globe digitally recover from COVID-19, Rolls-Royce, the market leader in high- performance power systems, has allowed...
Tata Steel helps its workers go the gig way
Tata Steel recently launched an interesting pilot programme for its maintenance crew, comprising workers who look after the plant and heavy machinery in its...
Tech Mahindra and BPUT tie up to train students on AI...
Tech Mahindra and the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) have collaborated to set up a Centre of Excellence (COE) at the College of...
So you made a bad hire. Now what?
It is true that organisations sometimes make the mistake of hiring the wrong person for the job. It is not only the blue-eyed managers...
Honda to provide job training to 50,000 in the US
Honda Motor Company, the Japanese automobile manufacturing company, will sign a pledge to join a White House initiative that aims to increase job training...
What employers look for in an apprentice
Hiring an apprentice might seem similar to hiring a regular employee. However, there could be subtle differences that a hiring manager will do well...
The changing face of the workforce
Apprenticeships have played a vital role in recent years by simplifying staff training and HR operations. Staff training has always been a challenge for...
Can India’s apprenticeship strategy lead to better employment numbers?
With multiple sectors facing huge skills gaps in the coming years, apprenticeships hold tremendous promise in nurturing our youth right from the schooling level....
The influence of competitiveness on Strategic HR
An organisation irrespective of its industry thrives because of its people. And with globalisation, we can see how organisations are now doing cross border...
Apprenticeships take centre stage in building human capital
With 35% Indian graduates unemployed and an average of 25 million Indian youths illiterate, the Centre and State government together with its allied bodies...
7 common misconceptions about apprenticeship
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think of apprenticeship? Is it cheap labour, manual work, low wages or alternate...
Kia Motors to hire and train locals in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Kia Motors, has devised a plan to hire unskilled labour locally and train the youth for factory jobs in Andhra Pradesh. The plan is...
Understanding how to measure and control employee turnover
Let’s face it. Employee turnover is real and businesses should pay attention to their employees just as they do to their clients and customers....
The connection between job satisfaction, employee’s loyalty, and commitment
Job satisfaction is nothing but one’s contentment at the workplace which the employee derives from his/her job. If an employee is not satisfied with...
Lack of Awareness on apprenticeship and reforms in hiring benchmarks
The primary Apprenticeship model has had limited success due to a rigid 52-year-old law. With periodic revisions and amendments as recent as Sept 2019,...
How to benefit from Apprenticeship regulations
Before we dive into the scope of how apprenticeships can benefit organisations, let us understand the correct meaning of the term. Vocabulary.com defines “Apprenticeship...
Why the New Apprenticeship Outlook and Index is a Must Read
With answers to a raft of pertinent questions on the health of apprenticeships in India and deep-dive data-backed insights on current apprentice hiring levels...
MHRD implements World Bank-funded training programme
As part of the World-Bank funded Technical Education Quality Implementation Programme (TEQUP) implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), a two-day national-level...
Skill training – Indispensable to job excellence
Labour resource or workforce management has been ranked as the most critical business activity for seven years consecutively by 2019 Research Gate study on HRM. Training your...
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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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...
Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
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...
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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....
