Tag: women in the workforce

140,000 women lost jobs in the US in Dec 2020

Recently released data reveals that all of the 1,40,000 jobs lost in the US in December, belonged to women. Men, on the other hand,...

Sun Life ASCI accelerates D&I agenda with women-centric initiatives

Sun Life Asia Service Centre India (ASCI), which is the global in-house centre (GIC) of Sun Life Financial, has a 1900-strong workforce, of which...

Next 6 months will see women being hired by 43% MSMEs

Startups as well as small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that were forced to reduce their workforce — rendering many women jobless — as part...

Iceland, Sweden and New Zealand treat women the best at the...

The annual ranking by PricewaterhouseCoopers— the global professional services network— of how well women are represented and treated at the workplace, saw Iceland, Sweden...

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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Gameskraft promotes safety culture with ‘Safety Ambassadors League’

Gameskraft Technology, an Indian online skill-based gaming sector, has introduced its latest venture, the Safety Ambassadors League. The aim is to foster a culture...

“HR leaders should align the workforce with industry demands,” Sriharsha Achar

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act The insurance industry holds significant growth potential, requiring major transformations in workforce...

WFH for IT employees to solve Bengaluru’s water crisis?

Bengaluru may have to allow employees to work from home because it is facing a major water crisis. The city is home to about...

Kerala Health Department retracts social-media prohibition order

On 13 March, the Kerala Health Department had issued a circular prohibiting officials from using social media because it thought there was a risk...

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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....
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