Tag: youth
Youth demand CBI inquiry into recruitment scams, question paper leaks
The protest in Dehradun, against recruitment scams, turned violent when disgruntled youth clashed with the cops. The students, backed by various social organisations were...
EPFO adds 16.82 lakh net members in Sept. 2022
As per the provisional data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), 16.82 lakh net members have been added to EPFO in September...
Sonalika ITL to hire 3,000 for dealer network teams
Sonalika ITL is all set to hire at least 3,000 youth from state-level industrial training institutes or ITIs and other institutes. The objective is...
Lenovo India and TNSIF train and place 150 youth
About 150 students from colleges in Puducherry trained under the ‘Campus to Corporate Careers’ programme organised by the tie-up between Lenovo India and TNS...
Skill India International Centre at Varanasi will prepare youth for overseas...
A Skill India International Centre is set to come up at Varanasi. The National Skill Development Council International (NSDCI) and the Indian unit of...
Railways will train 50,000 youth through Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Under this programme, the Railway Ministry is going to train 50,000 youth...
1,272 youth benefit from Ludhiana job fair
Job fairs are taking place across Punjab giving hope to thousands of aspirants. The mega job fair organised by the District Bureau of Employment...
“PMKVY 3.0 launched in 600 centres, to train 8 lakh
With the objective of empowering India’s youth with employable skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas...
Dell, NSDC, American India Foundation tie up to skill 100,000 students
Dell Technologies, American India Foundation (AIF), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the University of Mumbai have come together to launch the ‘Project Future...
SkillEd India and RASCI collaborate to advance digital learning for youth...
In an endeavor to promote digital learning in the retail sector, SkillEd India (JV of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and Kunskapsskolan Education) in collaboration...
ILO predicts loss of around 305 million full-time jobs
Lockdowns and other restrictive measures to contain the pandemic have had a devastating impact on already weak labour markets, as well as production and...
JP Morgan to spend Rs 17 crore on upskilling 4,800 Indian...
American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, JP Morgan, will be donating Rs 17 crore, that is, about $2.25 million, to provide...
Slow improvement in labour participation, unemployment rate as industries resume work...
According to a weekly report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), things are slowly starting to improve. In the week ending May...
Making the most of apprenticeships in healthcare
Apprenticeships have always helped young minds to gain career opportunities with wage premiums. This age old practice of apprenticeship has continued to benefit thousands...
Can an apprenticeship make youth more employable?
In the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor survey (2018) of over 2,000 American adults, an overwhelming 62% of respondents agreed that apprenticeships increase the employability...
Skills Development Ministry to train youth and place them abroad
Indian youth will now be provided country-specific training programmes by the Skills Development Ministry to help them get jobs outside India. The initiative has...
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and NSDC collaborate to establish 10...
Ten automotive labs will be set up in India as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India...
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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Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction
Whirlpool Corp, the home appliances manufacturer, has unveiled plans to slash roles globally. The company is set to axe approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide,...
“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
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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....
