Tag: UK
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family...
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
Tata Steel workers in the UK vote in favour of strike
Members of Unite, the workers' union in Britain, have voted in favour of calling a strike against the closure of blast furnaces by Tata...
Can AI snatch jobs from 8 million in Britain?
Will artificial intelligence (AI) result in eight million British citizens being rendered jobless? A report seems to clearly indicate that by 2029, AI will...
3,000 employees facing job loss at Alstom’s UK factory
French train manufacturer, Alstom is preparing to slow down, and eventually stop production this week, at its biggest assembly facility, in Derby, UK. That...
UK to increase salary threshold for ‘skilled workers’
The general salary threshold for new applicants has been increased by the UK. Starting April 2024, the general salary threshold under the ‘skilled worker’...
MUFG enhances support for working parents with expanded benefits package
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has rolled out new perks for employees in the UK who are parents or have caregiving responsibilities. The goal...
UK government unveils plan to adjust family visa criteria
The UK has announced plans to gradually increase the minimum salary criteria for family visas, aiming to provide stability for immigrant families. The Conservative...
EY UK faces job cuts amidst industry challenges
The Big Four firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC) are facing challenges such as increasing costs and less demand. EY in the UK is...
UK ministers propose pay hike to curb influx of skilled foreign...
Britain's ministers have suggested increasing the salary threshold for skilled foreign workers to over £30,000 in an effort to decrease net migration levels in...
500 jobs to be axed at Pfizer, UK
It hasn’t been long since Pfizer slashed a 100 jobs at one of its manufacturing plants in Ireland. Now, the pharmaceutical major is looking...
6% of KPMG’s UK advisory team to be laid off
About six per cent of KPMG’s deal advisory business in the UK will be losing their jobs. The accounting firm had already announced reduction...
Airbus to expand UK workforce by at least 1,000
Airbus is on the lookout for software, cryogenics, robotics, cyber security and manufacturing engineers. It is also keen to hire project and programme managers...
UK fills labour shortage; issues 3.2 lakh work visas
A new record of sorts was achieved by the UK in terms of visas. The country granted a whopping 3,21,000 work visas to migrant...
Getir to reduce headcount, lay off over 2000 employees
Facing financial difficulties, Getir, the high-speed grocery delivery startup, has announced its intention to downsize its workforce by around 2,500 employees. The organisation presently has...
International students can work in the UK only after completing graduation
Students who are starting their courses in the UK from January 2023, will have to keep in mind the new visa rules that will...
Citigroup staff low on attendance may lose jobs, bonuses
Citigroup’s employees in the UK have been informed that their attendance will be closely monitored. Employees who are irregular in terms of physical presence...
Shift work patterns to beat heat amid global warming, suggest Oxford...
As climate change continues to impact the planet, the traditional 9-5 work schedule may become a thing of the past. Researchers from the University...
Shortage of construction workers in UK, visa rules eased
Britain has recently taken steps to attract foreign construction workers by making amendments to its ‘shortage occupation list’. This move allows the construction industry...
UK public sector workers offered pay raises in a bid to...
The British government has extended pay raise offers ranging from 5 per cent to 7 per cent to millions of public sector workers, including...
900 workers to boycott work at Amazon over pay dispute
A three-day strike is set to cause disruption during Amazon’s Prime Day Sale. Around 900 workers at a UK warehouse have announced a three-day...
Britain witnesses rail strikes over inadequate pay, work conditions
In Britain, members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are prepping for a strike yet again on 2 June...
UK firms prefer hiring temporary workers amidst rising wages
As per a survey, permanent employee appointments have come down in London and hiring decisions are being delayed. While the number of permanent hires...
Pay raise for UK employees: Amazon
On March 22, 2023, Amazon announced an increase in the minimum starting pay for its UK employees to a range of 11 pounds to...
UK immigration rules relaxed to tackle shortage of workers
Amid worries that simply encouraging British citizens to return to work won't suffice to fill the gaps, the UK government is working to develop...
UK employees maintained productivity while enjoying a 4-day work week
In a landmark trial, dozens of British employers experimented with a four-day working week between June and December 2022, with overwhelmingly positive results.
The trial,...
Nurses strike in UK to escalate further: 48-hour strike planned
Escalating the strikes seems to be the last option facing NHS nurses in UK where earlier strikes have failed to make an impact. More...
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...
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...
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...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
Arun Kumar Singh has joined Shriram General Insurance as head-HR
Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed head-human resources, Shriram General Insurance. Earlier, he was general manager-HR/IR/admin, Vinayak Jewels, since 2022.
Singh has spent over nine...
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...
Why male allies are key to gender parity
The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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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....
