TODAY'S NEWS

Koo stops paying staff amid financial woes

Koo, an Indian microblogging platform, has halted salary payments for all its employees starting April 2024 due to financial constraints. The decision was reportedly...

Every employee in control with CriticalRiver’s ESOP plan

CriticalRiver, a provider of technology solutions, has introduced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), poised to transform its business operations. This strategic move will...

How Poonawalla Fincorp fosters a culture of employee centricity

Poonawalla Fincorp stands out for its unorthodox approach. Here, success isn’t solely measured by the bottom line; it’s about cultivating a symbiotic relationship where...

Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul

Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...

Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...

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

Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms

Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...

Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt

The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
traditional productivity metrics

Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul

Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...

Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India

Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...

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...
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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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GLOBAL HR NEWS

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...

Freixenet to cut 80% roles

In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...

Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?

Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...

Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?

A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...

LATEST

Allcargo: Propelling tomorrow’s logistics mavericks with the t2v framework

The world of logistics is a high-octane arena where agility and innovation are the lifeblood of success. In this cutthroat landscape, talent isn’t a...

Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age

The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...

Now an AI tool to predict when new joinees/freshers will quit

Naruhiko Shiratori, professor, Tokyo City University along with a Japanese startup, are working on developing an artificial intelligence tool that will predict when a...

Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family members now?

With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...

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