Tag: Wall Street Journal
Are robots making up for the labour scarcity at the workplace?
More manufacturers around the globe are resorting to deploying robots to fulfil the need for workers to meet the surge in orders. Traditionally, American...
Bill Gates quit Microsoft board due to investigations into an affair
In 2020, board members at Microsoft decided that it would be inappropriate for Bill Gates, co-founder of the Company, to continue in his position...
Why ‘micromanagement’ as a managerial trait is hard to do away...
Micromanagement of employees has often been frowned upon. Timed breaks, strict lunch hours and scheduled targets — keeping a tab on the staff all...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Granting childcare leave is Constitutional duty: SC
The Supreme Court recently observed that denying childcare leave or CCL to women is a violation of Constitutional Duty. It stated that childcare leave...
Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
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...
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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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....
