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JSW Group asks 50% staff to WFH in Mumbai amid Omicron spread
JSW Group is operating with 50 percent staff at its offices in Mumbai, a company official informed on Thursday. The move has been taken as the cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus continue to surge in Maharashtra and other parts of the country, the spokesperson said. "Our offices in Mumbai are working with only 50 percent capacity from January 3, 2022. Only...
How HR should manage people in midst of the 3rd wave of COVID-19
We are entering the new year with trepidation and anticipation of the third Covid-19 wave, which comes as no surprise given that experts have already warned us that the COVID-19 3rd wave pandemic is on its way. Only a few months ago, most businesses announced that they would be welcoming their employees back to work, but the threat of...
IIFL Finance appoints Richa Sachdeva Chatterjee as President & CHRO
India Infoline Finance Ltd (IIFL Finance) has announced the appointment of Richa Sachdeva Chatterjee as President & Chief Human Resources Officer. Richa is a seasoned HR leader who draws on her 16 years of deep functional experience across diverse HR roles. Prior to this, she was head of HR at Network18’s digital, print and publishing businesses, preceded by senior roles...
UP, Haryana and Punjab Account for 56 percent of New Hiring in Omaxe in 2021
New hiring by Omaxe in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana made up for more than 56% of the total hiring in 2021; a significant rise in the past two years.  “Tier 2/3 cities are doing pretty well and that’s where the actual demand is. That’s where the ambition and aspiration are,” Mohit Goel, MD, Omaxe Ltd. had said this at a real estate conclave...
PwC India hiring freshers and experienced people, apply here
PwC, the world's leading professional services firm invites job applications from freshers and experienced people for various roles in India. The company said on its career page "We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why we’ve created a diverse, global community of solvers that encourages you to lead with your heart and values. And our inclusive community...
Google raises salaries of top brass after 'refusing' to hike workers' pay
After informing employees last month that it wouldn't automatically adjust salaries to account for inflation, Google is giving four of its top-most senior executives a significant pay hike, raising their base salaries from $650,000 to $1 million. The new pay packages for Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat; senior vice president Prabhakar Raghavan (in charge of Google search); senior vice president and chief business officer...
Hiring to heat up in January-March quarter if no curbs imposed- Report
Corporate India’s hiring intent is likely to witness a significant uptick in the January-March period, provided harsh restrictions are not imposed on the business operations, according to a report. According to the TeamLease Employment Outlook Report, the intent to hire can rise up to 9 percentage points in the current quarter — the highest ever growth to be registered in...
Major initiatives taken by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2021
A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the year 2021. These include the inauguration of E-Shram portal, EPFO-linked Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojna and setting up of new/expansions of ESIC hospitals in Gurugram (Manesar), Shahjahanpur, Haridwar, Vishakhapatanam, Meerut and Tinsukia, Assam. The following are the details:  E-Shram Portal The e-Shram portal was inaugurated on 26th August 2021...
Walmart cuts paid leave in half for COVID- 19 positive workers
Walmart Inc. workers in the United States who must isolate or who have tested positive for COVID-19 will receive one week of paid leave instead of two under a new policy that aligns with a change in U.S. health guidance. A memo, seen by Reuters, sent on Tuesday to U.S. hourly store employees and long-haul drivers said COVID-19 positive workers...
Top 5 Workplace Challenges and Trends in 2022
While we hope that the “turbulence” of the pandemic shall witness a downtrend, the unquestionable need of the hour is “transformation” in order to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it is progressing to a digital enterprise, or a shift to skills from experience, or the exponential focus on employee experience or development of new generation tools; leaders need...