TODAY'S NEWS

Singapore introduces flexible work guidelines

In Singapore, fresh measures are on the horizon for workers, as they gain the right to request four-day work weeks, increased work-from-home opportunities, and...

Tesla to let go 14,000 employees globally

Tesla has announced a significant restructuring plan, resulting in a 10 per cent reduction of its global workforce, potentially affecting around 14,000 employees worldwide....

Strategies for conquering workplace ‘Vampire Tasks’

The bustling office hums with activity – emails ping, phones buzz, and deadlines loom. But amidst the organised chaos lurk energy-sapping chores - data...

Why male allies are key to gender parity

The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...

Debjani Roy is new CHRO, Valeur Fabtex

Debjani Roy has joined Valeur Fabtex as the skill building and leadership-development firm’s chief human resource officer. She has moved from Mind Your Fleet...

IR Talks with Sarajit Jha, chief business transformation & digital solutions,...

Sarajit Jha, chief chief business transformation & digital solutions, Tata Steel talks to Prajjal Saha, editor, HRKatha on Tata Steel's extraordinary approach on digitalisation...

IR Talks with Pankaj Kumar, Ex-Chief TQM & Corporate Quality Assurance,...

Tata Steel is a Deming Prize winner - which is considered as the Nobel in Quality Management. Under the leadership of Late Sir JJ...

THIS WEEK

Remote work for UAE government staff today due to heavy rains, hailstorms

Government employees in the UAE have been ordered to work remotely on 16 April, 2024. Private-sector organisations have been told to take necessary precautions...

Arun Kumar Singh has joined Shriram General Insurance as head-HR

Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed head-human resources, Shriram General Insurance. Earlier, he was general manager-HR/IR/admin, Vinayak Jewels, since 2022. Singh has spent over nine...

Will Citi let go 22,000 roles by 2026?

In the process of doing away with five layers of management, Citi’s management layers have been reduced to eight, from the previous 13. The...

Anmol Industries gets Abhijit Chakraborty as CHRO

Anmol Industries, an FMCG brand, has appointed Abhijit Chakraborty as its chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this capacity, Chakraborty will shoulder the responsibility...

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...
Tata Steel employee vehicle ban

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...

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GLOBAL HR NEWS

Singapore introduces flexible work guidelines

In Singapore, fresh measures are on the horizon for workers, as they gain the right to request four-day work weeks, increased work-from-home opportunities, and...

Marvel to cut roles across departments

Marvel, the Hollywood entertainment chain, has initiated a workforce reduction, letting go of employees across various departments. This strategic move aligns with Bob Iger,...

Ikea to train 3,000 in AI

Ikea has committed to an ambitious initiative: equipping approximately 3,000 co-workers and 500 leaders with the essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI). These training programmes...
TCS headcount

TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...

LATEST

Employee autonomy: Striking the Goldilocks zone

Remember the buzz surrounding companies such as Apple in its heyday? Brilliant minds, unchained from micromanagement, were free to unleash their creative problem-solving on...

Bharti Airtel v. A.S. Raghavendra: Employee cannot dictate employment terms, employer’s appraisal prevails: SC

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an employee cannot dictate their employment terms to their employer. In a recent case (M/s Bharti...

Royal Bank of Canada fires CFO for violating code of conduct

Nadine Ahn, chief financial officer (CFO), Royal Bank of Canada, was terminated from service for carrying on in a personal, close and secret relationship...

Are IIT Delhi students disappointed with placements?

Dejected students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi seem to be relying on off-campus modes to land good jobs. Many have been...

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