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Lamborghini’s production staff to follow 4-day workweek

Lamborghini has secured an agreement with unions to implement a four-day workweek for its production staff. This move reflects a broader trend among manufacturing...

Will the workforce embrace the 70+ hour workweek?

Long working hours! The adjective ‘long’ suggests ‘a stretch beyond the normal’, and that cannot be good, can it? While some argue that long...

Will South Korea allow people to work 69 hours a week?

The Government of South Korea is looking at certain reforms, which, if implemented, will permit employees to work up to 69 hours a week....

Perks unheard: Yearly vacation stipend and four-day weeks during summer

Basecamp provides its employees a $5,000 annual vacation stipend along with shortened four-day, 32-hour weeks during summer.

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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Retired workers of J&K Cements await payment of pending benefits

Approximately 600 retired employees of the disbanded J&K Cements have been tirelessly seeking justice since 2021, as the Department of Industries and Commerce (I&C)...

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...

Pajama power: Gen Z dresses down in china’s ‘lying flat’ protest

Several Gen Z employees in China are rejecting formal office attire, opting for the comfort of pyjamas and loungewear. This sartorial rebellion, documented on...

‘Growth in tier 3-5 cities to boost employment for talented professionals,” Sudakshina Bhattacharya

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act Prioritising talent acquisition and development remains a paramount trend. With the continual...

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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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