Supreme Court of India has issued binding directives mandating strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013—commonly known as the POSH Act.
The Court has ordered that all workplaces, regardless of size or sector, must establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) or Local Committees (LCs) by the end of 2025.
The ruling, delivered...
A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations.
The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and the practical realities of...
NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s apex public policy think tank, has announced the continuation of its Internship Scheme, inviting students and scholars from across the country to apply.
The programme aims to provide first-hand exposure to policy formulation and implementation, while encouraging the infusion of fresh ideas into the governance framework.
Who Can Apply
The scheme is open to Indian...
India is rapidly becoming a global center for life sciences Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with 23 of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical and biotech companies establishing operations in the country—most within the last five years.
According to EY India’s latest report, this surge reflects a strategic shift in how global firms view India—not just as a cost-efficient support base,...
Shoppers Stop, part of the K Raheja Corp Group, has announced the appointment of Nabamita Banerjee as Customer Care Associate & Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective September 1.
With this appointment, the retail major strengthens its leadership team to drive people strategy, culture transformation, and business growth in a highly competitive market.
Extensive Experience & Career Journey
Nabamita brings...
Government of India has confirmed a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and pensioners, raising the rate from 55% to 58%.
The hike will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2025, and is expected to benefit over one crore employees and retirees across the country.
While the formal notification is anticipated in the October cabinet...
Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (HRIPL), one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG companies and the force behind brands like Streax, Streax Professional, Vasmol, and Florozone, has announced the appointment of Saloni Sharma as Head - Human Resources.
With over 18 years of experience across conglomerates and high-growth startups, Saloni brings deep expertise in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development,...
Colgate-Palmolive has agreed to pay $332 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit filed by employees who alleged errors in the calculation of their pension benefits.
The preliminary settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, covers 1,177 current and former employees and awaits judicial approval.
The dispute stems from changes made to Colgate’s...
At GoKwik, we’ve reached a pivotal realization: employee experience (EX) isn’t a soft HR metric to be measured once a year through generic surveys. It’s a sophisticated product that demands the same rigorous approach we apply to our customer-facing solutions—continuous design, systematic testing, data-driven measurement, and relentless improvement.
This shift in perspective isn’t just semantic. It’s transformational. And it’s becoming...
India’s formal job creation has declined for the second consecutive year, according to revised payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
In FY25, the EPFO added 12.9 million net new subscribers, down from 13.1 million in FY24 and 13.8 million in FY23.
The trend marks a notable retreat from the FY23 peak, which was significantly boosted...