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HCL Tech, Noida employee tests positive
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HCL Tech, Noida employee tests positive

An employee of HCL Technologies, Noida has tested positive for Coronavirus, the company confirmed in a statement. The infected employee with COVID-19 had developed a mild cough and was asked by the doctors to practice self-isolation for the past 14 days. HCL Technologies spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, one employee from our Noida office has been tested positive […]

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GoAir terminates expat pilots citing coronavirus impact
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GoAir terminates expat pilots citing coronavirus impact

GoAir has terminated contracts of expat pilots amid curtailed operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report published in Economic Times, GoAir on Wednesday said it has terminated contracts of expat pilots amid curtailed operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Citing an “unprecedented” decline in air travel, the budget carrier, on Tuesday, announced […]

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Infosys sends back 8000 trainees to home due to Covid-19
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Infosys sends back 8000 trainees to home due to Covid-19

Global IT services giant Infosys Limited has asked about 8,000 trainees living at its Mysuru campus to go home amid the novel coronavirus outbreak in India. Infosys has taken assistance from the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for transporting trainee employees. According to the company statement “Infosys has advised trainees residing at its Global Education Center […]

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Total Rewards for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India
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Total Rewards for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India

There has been a steady growth in GCCs in India over the past decade. The growth coupled with changing the technology landscape has posed significant challenges for GCCs. The tools and processes which are currently beings used may become obsolete in the near future thus making the current skill sets redundant and creating a need […]

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Tata Steel action plan to stave off the COVID-19 spread
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Tata Steel action plan to stave off the COVID-19 spread

Tata Steel has withdrawn biometric attendance and has asked expecting mothers to work from home Twice-a-day sanitation of staff vehicles Disabling biometric attendance Asking expecting mothers to work from home or take “Special Leave” Setting up a COVID-19 medical task force These above are a few measures that India’s oldest steelmaker Tata Steel has taken to limit the […]

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Khattar appeals to Gurgaon companies ‘Work From Home’
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Khattar appeals to Gurgaon companies ‘Work From Home’

Haryana government has advised all companies operating in Gurugram to ask employees to work from home in the wake of the spreading Coronavirus till the end of March with immediate effect. Gurugram is home to a sizable number of offices of large IT-BPO along with foreign technology bigwigs including the likes of Infosys, Genpact, Google, […]

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Changing Landscape of Rewards for the Future Workplace
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Changing Landscape of Rewards for the Future Workplace

In this dynamic world, where massive changes are happening in the environment, it’s time for us as Rewards Leaders to start rethinking about moving away from the traditional rewards mechanism and proactively plan, for the future. As we enter a new decade and 2030 appears on the horizon, the world is at a crucial juncture. […]

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Covid-19: Govt gives more time to deposit ESI contribution
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Covid-19: Govt gives more time to deposit ESI contribution

New Delhi: According to a notification (attached), Government has provided more time to submit their monthly ESIC contribution. The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. According to the notification, ESIC has given […]

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A High-Impact Inclusion and Diversity Program
Diversity & Inclusion

A High-Impact Inclusion and Diversity Program

Why Diversity and Inclusion Has Become a Business Priority With all the press we read about diversity, inclusion, women in leadership, and the need to be open-minded about religious and cultural differences, one might ask “Is this the year of diversity in business?” I believe the answer is yes: this topic has been raised in the public […]

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How to Build a Compelling Compensation Strategy
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How to Build a Compelling Compensation Strategy

The Compensation strategy relates to the Compensation Philosophy of the organization. The strategy needs to clearly state the key strategic behaviors and values, which are in alignment with the Organization’s Core values. (Value and behavior which are guidelines for the Human Resource strategy of Hiring, Training, and development, Performance evaluation and Engagement.) Robust Integration of […]

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Coronavirus in India: WHO’s guidelines for the workplace
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Coronavirus in India: WHO’s guidelines for the workplace

As Coronavirus spreads to more than 80 countries, employers need to prepare for the fallout of the disease outbreak. The status of Coronavirus in India and the world has employers worried. The World Health Organisation has issued some guidelines for workplaces which employers need to put in place right now. Simple ways to prevent the […]

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Top HR Challenges in Total Rewards landscape
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Top HR Challenges in Total Rewards landscape

An exclusive conversation with Manu N Wadhwa, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN). Manu has over two decades of experience in the human resources function across various industries and countries; she has piloted workplace and people agenda of globally dynamic organizations like GE and American Express. Her expertise lies in Organization Design […]

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