Tag: University Grants Commission
UGC launches capacity-building training for non-teaching staff
With an aim to enhance the work culture across the 45 central universities in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a capacity-building...
PhD no more mandatory for assistant professor jobs: UGC
Five years ago, when the University Grants Commission (UGC) set the criteria for recruitment for entry-level posts at universities and colleges, it had made...
PhD mandatory for assistant professor posts, starting 2023
Announcing amendments in the existing University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, the Central government will require applicants for the post of assistant professors to possess...
New UGC job portal for NET, SET, PhD qualified
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched an academic job portal to help candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Eligibility...
UGC issues new guidelines for distance learning
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has rolled out new guidelines that will benefit students enrolling for distance learning programmes. Not only will the universities...
UGC grants autonomy to 60 higher-educational institutions
These include 52 universities and eight colleges.
UGC to select new chairman from 10 shortlisted candidates
The position has been lying vacant since April 3 following the retirement of Prof. Ved Prakash.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Now an AI tool to predict when new joinees/freshers will quit
Naruhiko Shiratori, professor, Tokyo City University along with a Japanese startup, are working on developing an artificial intelligence tool that will predict when a...
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...
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...
Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
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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....
