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Google faces backlash as layoffs affect 15,000 employees

Google's employees are clearly disgruntled and upset  because of its layoffs. Around 15,000 workers are affected, with 1,000 getting laid off last week. Google...

Stellantis announces layoffs: 2,250 employees in Italy, 539 in the US...

On 15 January 2024, Stellantis, the car manufacturer, announced plans to temporarily lay off approximately 2,250 employees at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy....

Indians can now renew certain H1B visas in the US itself 

The US is launching a pilot programme in December to allow Indian tech professionals to renew certain categories of H-1B visas in the US...

US policy update allows remote verification for qualified employers

Employers in the United States are mandated by the US citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) to utilise form I-9 for the purpose of confirming...

Will AI replace 46% of administrative jobs?

That artificial intelligence is here to stay is a well know fact, but whether it will completely replace human jobs is yet to be...

49% firms are using ChatGPT, 25% saved $75K by doing so!

Are organisations replacing staff with ChatGPT? The AI chatbot has managed to save significant amounts of money for many companies in the US that...

NY Tesla workers plan unionisation campaign

For the first time ever, a group of employees at the Tesla plant in New York are planning to form a union. The electric...

48% HR in the US most worried about updating skills as...

Did you know that the biggest challenge for HR professionals in terms of hiring and retaining talent, across companies in the US, is training...

Over 1,00,000 jobs axed in the US in January 2023

Since the year 2020, employers in the US have axed the maximum jobs, reveals a report. About 1,02,943 jobs were cut in January 2023,...

Additional fines for violating worker safety regulations: Amazon

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations to three Amazon warehouses for hazardous working conditions leading to serious worker injuries. Inspectors...

US Labour Department proposes to redefine the status of gig workers

The US Labour Department has proposed to redefine the status of gig workers or contract workers in the country. The move is expected to...

Infosys accused of bias, discrimination

Infosys has been accused of discrimination while hiring. Apparently, the IT major avoided hiring women with children, people of Indian origin and those aged...

Fourth round of layoffs at Peloton this year

About 12 per cent of Peloton’s workforce may be asked to leave. The connected-fitness company is about to cut about 500 jobs in a...

Unemployment rate rises in India, dips in the US

According to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) India's unemployment rate rose to a one-year high of 8.3 per cent in...

Only 3.5% joblessness in the US, 5.28 lakh jobs added in...

While recession has not set in yet, it may not be too far away either feel some experts. At a time when economists were...

Zoho to expand team by 2,000

Zoho Corp., the Chennai-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company is looking to expand its team in India and outside. It is looking out for engineers, web...

US employee fired for sharing pay hike info on TikTok

Lexi Larson who is based out of Denver in the US had recently joined a tech company. She was hired after receiving a commendable...

Now 3-year wait for employer-sponsored green-card processing

This year, the processing time for employer-sponsored green cards has again increased. Now, it will take at least three years to process. However, the...

Most median workers in the US earned higher salaries than previous...

A study by the Wall Street Journal has revealed that the medium average salary of employees at 25 top US companies exceeded $100,000 in...

Labour shortage amidst record high vacancies in the US

Wages across the US are witnessing record hikes. While vacancies are at a record high, about 4.5 million people have quit their jobs. That means,...

Amazon workers in Staten Island form first union in the US

Amazon’s workers in Staten Island, New York, have managed to get together and form the first ever Amazon union in the US till date....

Walmart to expand workforce by 50,000 in the US

Walmart is gearing to hire 50,000 workers in the US in about a month’s time. The American retailer is reportedly hiring workers for its...

Google lifts social distancing and testing mandates for US employees

Google has relaxed some of its COVID-19 measures and protocols related to vaccination, testing and social distancing for its US employees. In a mail written...

Unemployment rises in the US, Canada posts over 8.74 lakh unfilled...

January 2022 saw about 1.4 million workers joining the labour force in the US. However, the unemployment rate, on the whole, rose a bit...

50% cut in paid leave for COVID-positive staff at Walmart

Employees of Walmart in the US who need to self-isolate or have tested positive for COVID-19 will now only get a week’s paid leave...

Walmart to expand InHome service in the US, hire 3,000+ drivers

Walmart is gearing to enhance its home delivery facility, for which it needs more drivers in its already 100-strong fleet. It plans to hire...

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...

Singapore government modifies foreign worker policy

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore has modified the foreign worker policy. As per the modifications, the minimum qualifying salary for foreign workers to...

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Virtusa employees gain from master class on recruitment & advocacy

Virtusa, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, hosted an event for the benefit of its employees. The...

TTD grants 9,000 house site pattas

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has distributed 9,000 house site pattas to both serving and retired employees through a three-phased process. Earlier, the Tirupati...

RDC Concrete ties up with BITS Pilani to enhance staff skills

RDC Concrete, the Indian manufacturer and supplier of ready mix concrete, has entered into an agreement with Birla Institute of Technology & Science–Pilani (BITS...

Employee union rejects Airbus’ wage hike

The workers at Airbus’ Mirabel manufacturing plant near Montreal refuse to accept the offer made by their employer. The five-year contract of the workers,...

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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

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

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