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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a substantial surge in new establishment registrations from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24. This upward trend reflects the success of government policies and initiatives aimed at promoting business formalization and generating employment opportunities across India. Impressive Growth Figures The EPFO’s data reveals a remarkable trajectory: Digitization […]
To acquaint state governments with the recently introduced labour codes, the Ministry of Labour & Employment is gearing up to conduct a comprehensive training workshop for state government labour officials. According to reliable sources, this workshop aims to address the challenges posed by the new labour codes and ensure a smooth nationwide rollout. During discussions […]
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over a significant inter-ministerial roundtable in New Delhi today. The central focus of this high-level meeting was to establish a systematic approach for recording comprehensive employment data. This is a critical outcome of various government schemes, programs, and projects. Through […]
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) plays a crucial role in providing social security benefits to workers across India. In recent times, ESIC has undertaken several strategic measures to improve the functioning of the ESI scheme, ensuring better coverage and enhanced services for employees. ESIC has revised the rates of benefits for Permanent Disablement Benefit […]
The Union Budget 2024-25 was released on July 23, 2024 with major initiatives for EPFO employees. In her Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three employment-linked incentive schemes. These are aimed at increasing hiring and recognizing the contributions of first-time employees. These schemes are closely tied to enrolment in the Employees’ Provident Fund […]
Deloitte, a multinational professional services network, has recently released a 2024 Survey on Gen Z and Millennials: Living and working with purpose in a transforming world. The 13th edition of Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries to track their experiences and expectations at work and in the world […]
Yesterday, Tech Mahindra, a leading global IT services and consulting company, released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Headcount & Attrition at Tech Mahindra The company added 2,165 employees in Q1FY25, raising the total headcount to 147,620, which is an increase from the 145,455 employees in Q4FY24. However, this is […]
HCLTech, a global technology giant, and upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling division of upGrad, have joined forces. Together, they aim to bridge the skills gap by offering industry-relevant and job-aligned learning experiences. Key Highlights HCLTech’s Career ShaperTM edtech platform, built on domain-specific expertise, will merge with upGrad Enterprise’s skilling expertise. In addition to enterprise learning […]
On July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the Union Budget for 2024-25. This budget is her seventh consecutive one, and it’s all about making our economy stronger, ensuring financial stability, and launching important projects to boost development. FM Sitharaman made some important announcements for internships and skilling of the youth of the nation. A […]
The gig economy where work transcends traditional employer-employee relationships is seeing massive growth. In India, with its half-a-billion-strong labor force and a tech-savvy, smartphone-wielding population, the gig economy is not just a trend; it’s a seismic shift. The Gig Economy in Numbers Factors Driving the Gig Economy The rise of this work owes much to […]
Signify, the world’s leading lighting company, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Global Digital Centre in Bhartiya City, Thanisandra, Bengaluru. This strategic move testifies Signify’s commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability. Signify Global Digital Centre: Key Highlights The Global Digital Centre, part of Signify’s Innovation Labs (SIL), is designed to foster creativity and collaboration. With a […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is treading cautiously in the face of economic uncertainty. While expressing confidence in future growth, TCS CEO K Krithivasan acknowledges that challenges persist. In a recent interview, Krithivasan highlighted “It would not be appropriate to say that the worst is behind us,” Krithivasan remarked.” We do […]
