By Sankalp Phartiyal (Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. is seeking changes in India’s labor laws as part of its effort to expand local production, and regional governments are yielding to its request as they are eager to snatch iPhone assembly from China. India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, where...
As the Ramadan season approaches, International SOS provides guidance for employees observing the holy month and shares advice for travellers on navigating the cultural sensitivities during the period. Ramadan, anticipated to begin from 22 March until 21 April, will see Muslims around the world...
(PTI): Nearly half of Gen Z respondents consider toxic work culture and excessive work pressure as the trigger for quiet quitting, a report said on Monday. Over 48 per cent of Gen Z, those born in mid-to-late 1990s and the early 2010s, attribute toxic work culture as the primary cause for quiet...
According to the EY, ‘Forecast of Pay’ 2023 report estimates that the average wages in India will increase by 10.2% in 2023, slightly lower than the 10.4% (Actuals) recorded in FY’22, but still in the double digits. The speculated salary increases for 2023 are marginally lower than the real...
Google employees have issued an open letter to Sundar Pichai asking better handling of its mass layoffs. Employees want the company to consider freezing new hires and prioritize laid-off workers for job vacancies, as well as let employees avail scheduled leave, such as parental and bereavement...
Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited, a digital-first housing finance company, announced the appointment of Shefali Pathak as Head – People, Diversity, and Change. Shefali has previously worked with Vastu as a senior product manager and has built a deep understanding of Vastu’s culture...
(PTI): Negative emotions such as stress, anger, sadness and worry have increased among Indians post-COVID-19 pandemic with struggle and suffering increasing in recent times, a study has found. According to ‘The State of Happiness 2023’ report by consulting firm HappyPlus, negative or...
On March 16, 2023, the All India Council of Technical Education (“AICTE“) issued another letter in furtherance to its letter dated December 23, 2022, informing that no fresh admission of students will be carried out under National Employability Enhancement Mission (“NEEM“)...
Supreme Court in Creative Garments Ltd. vs. Kashiram Verma MANU/SC/0246/2023on March 16, 2023 issued a direction to the effect that in all pending cases and cases to be filed in future, the parties to the disputes shall be required to furnish their permanent address(es). The Court further held that...
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TIAA India appoints Ashish Kumar as Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
TIAA India has appointed Ashish Kumar as the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition responsible for spearheading the talent acquisition strategy, partnering with the global enterprise to drive better synergy and lead on campus strategy & execution. Ashish will additionally focus on change...
