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US to spend $150 mn to train locals for H-1B jobs
Looks like the number of Indian tech experts and others who move to work in the US on H-1B visas will soon start dwindling....
Proposal to hike minimum wages of H-1B
The US Department of Labour has suggested increasing the minimum wages of H-1B visa holders. A proposal to this effect was submitted by the...
Exemptions announced in H-1B and L-1 travel ban
Indian IT professionals and those working in the healthcare sector in the US will be relieved with the recent exemptions announced in H-1B and...
More changes in visa regime, bad news for Indians in US
If the revisions and suggestions proposed by the Department of Homeland Security in the US are implemented, Indians dreaming of working there may be...
Wipro accused of favouring South Asians & Indians in the US
Five former employees of Wipro in the US, have accused the Company of employment discrimination against people who are not of Indian origin or...
US to suspend issue of green cards, for 60 days
An executive order saying that no green cards will be issued for 60 days has been signed by the US president. This temporary suspension...
US President urged to suspend H-1B visa programme for the year
US Tech Workers, an American body representing the technology workers of the country, has written to President Donald Trump to suspend H-1B visas for...
30,000 additional seasonal employee visas offered by the US
An additional 30,000 seasonal employee visas are being made available for 2019, by the Trump administration. These will be offered over and above the...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
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...
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Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Remote work for UAE government staff today due to heavy rains, hailstorms
Government employees in the UAE have been ordered to work remotely on 16 April, 2024. Private-sector organisations have been told to take necessary precautions...
Vistara’s non-flying staff will get clarity about new roles in May-June
Vistara is in the process of being merged with Air India, and the former’s non-flying employees have been anxious about what their roles will...
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...
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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....
