Tag: West Bengal

4% hike in DA for West Bengal govt staff

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that all 14 lakh employees of the West Bengal government will receive a four per cent...

West Bengal transport staff demand improved conditions, pensions

Workers and employees in West Bengal's transport sector have come together to present a comprehensive list of 14 demands. Their primary request is for...

Salary hike for West Bengal ministers, legislators: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a salary increase for state ministers and legislators, citing disparities compared to other states. She noted...

West Bengal to launch its own 100-day work scheme

West Bengal has faced an 18-month funding pause for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), leading to significant challenges. In response,...

WB  govt employees refute CM Mamata Banerjee’s claim; call for DA...

Government employees in West Bengal are opposing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statements regarding job losses and demands for dearness allowance (DA). The chief minister...

Mass protests over pending DA arrears by WB state govt employees

A group of state government employees in West Bengal plans to take a stand on the issue of pending dearness allowance (DA) arrears by...

Employee associations in W. Bengal demand higher DA; to strike today

West Bengal government has warned employee unions / associations that strict action will be taken against those who remain absent from work. The employee...

Strike call by government staff in Karnataka & West Bengal

Government employees in Karnataka are disappointed that the state government has not set aside adequate funds for a pay hike. The employees were hoping...

WB government employees sit on 48-hour strike for increase in DA

In West Bengal, a group of government employees are demanding an increase in their dearness allowance (DA) at central rates. Despite warnings of action...

Domestic workers in India and minimum wage

In India, there is no dearth of incidents pertaining to exploitation of domestic helps. However, things seem to be moving in the right direction,...

WB govt staff protest, demand DA hike

Employees of the West Bengal government have been seeking revision of dearness allowance as per the 7th Pay Commission. They held protests outside the...

Flipkart to upskill youth in collaboration with PBSSD and West Bengal...

Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Paschim Banga Society of Skill Development (PBSSD), Technical Education, Training...

Flipkart to create 11,000+ direct jobs in West Bengal

Having inaugurated its largest fulfilment centre in India, Flipkart is all set to provide direct employment to at least 11,000 people in and around...

No leaves for West Bengal government officials till October 5, 2021

Government of West Bengal has cancelled all the leaves of state government staff till October 5. The announcement has been made in lieu of...

Flipkart’s West Bengal warehouse to create 3,500 direct jobs

Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce marketplace, is all set to open a new fulfilment centre (FC) in West Bengal. This would be the Company’s second-largest...

Teachers across the country protest against non-payment of salaries

In Gujarat, over 7,000 teachers in about 350 grant-in-aid colleges of the state are yet to receive their salary cheques for the month of...

8000 IT professionals bag jobs via app

Information technology professionals in West Bengal on the lookout for jobs now have a facilitator in the form of the ‘Karma Bhumi’ app. Professionals...

100 contract IT staff of WEBEL, WTL to come under GoWB

About 100 staff working in the information and technology wing of the public works department in West Bengal, have now been brought under direct...

West Bengal’s govt offices see nearly 70% attendance

The government offices in West Bengal seem to be getting back to their normal way of functioning, with almost 70 per cent of the...

Junior doctors, interns get pay hike in West Bengal

With an aim to motivate the junior doctors, interns and house staff at West Bengal’s state-run hospitals, the state government announced an increment in...

Visva Bharati University seeking professors and associate professors

Visva Bharati University (VBU), West Bengal, is looking for 133 professors and associate professors. Applications will be accepted till 20 October, 2019. These professors and...

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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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How Hindustan Zinc mines a path for women in leadership

In the rugged world of mining, traditionally a male domain, Hindustan Zinc, a leading Indian zinc producer, is making history. Forget quotas; the company...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

Stellantis turns mandatory WFH day into termination day

When employees at Stellantis were told to work from home/remotely on 22 March so that maximum participation could be ensured for important meetings to...

J&K HC: No promotion denial for employees who avoid court during employment

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that an employee shouldn't be denied promotion benefits just because they didn't go to...

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