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Updated on: May 2023
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PwC India to invest over Rs 600 cr towards employee wellbeing
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PwC India to invest over Rs 600 cr towards employee wellbeing

The world’s leading professional services firm, PwC India has said that the company is committed to investing over Rs 600 crore in wellbeing initiatives. The company said, “At PwC India, we want our community of solvers to choose what helps them thrive – meaningful relationships, flexibility and balance, a sense of purpose and belonging.” We’re excited […]

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Cost-cutting measures by companies thread are incredibly funny?
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Cost-cutting measures by companies thread are incredibly funny?

Due to economic uncertainty, there have been many companies that have either laid off employees or they have taken cost-cutting measures. Recent IT top major, Meta has declined facilities including a lack of snacks and cereals at the office, as well as the elimination of free food services and other benefits. However, Meta is not […]

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Hiring slow down, TCS adds only 22,600 employees in FY23
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Hiring slow down, TCS adds only 22,600 employees in FY23

The year 2023 started with the layoff note. The major IT companies have laid off employees, slowing the hiring process, and companies are cutting down the benefits of employees. Infosys has recently announced the results for the fourth quarter the company witnessed a 40% plus fall in net hiring during the fiscal year 2023 vs […]

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Meta employees furious as cost-cutting affects office perks
Compensation

Meta employees furious as cost-cutting affects office perks

According to a report, Meta, formerly known as Facebook employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the decline in cafeteria options in an effort to reduce costs. The New York Times Report said that the company has declined facilities including a lack of snacks and cereals at the office, as well as the elimination of free food […]

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Air India revamps policies for women employees
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Air India revamps policies for women employees

TATA Group owned, Air India has changed and improved the policies for women employees. The company policy is part of MOMS – Returning Mothers Programme’. MOMS refers to ‘Making Our Mothers Soar‘ The company is providing 26 weeks of maternity leaves. As per the earlier policy, Air India was providing 12 weeks of maternity leave […]

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Is company’s new strategy allowing married couples at workplace?
Employee Retention

Is company’s new strategy allowing married couples at workplace?

Most companies have policies that discourage or forbid the working of married couples, particularly in the same department. Now, companies are allowing the working of married couples in the same company but at times they are permitted to work in different departments. An example of this is India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added aluminium products, […]

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Rishi Sunak announces childcare benefits for working parents
Employment

Rishi Sunak announces childcare benefits for working parents

Females contribute a major contribution to the workforce keeping in mind Rishi Sunak took LinkedIn to announce the childcare benefits for working parents in the Spring Budget. Rishi Sunak on LinkedIn said, “For too many, a career break becomes a career end. That’s why two weeks ago in the Spring Budget we announced a revolution […]

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Air India to revise the Privilege Leave policy
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Air India to revise the Privilege Leave policy

The flag carrier airline of India, Air India will revise its privilege leave Policy for employees effective April 1. Air India will be revising its policy from the next financial year including for both permanent and full-term contract staff. Air India’s Chief Human Resources Officer Suresh Dutt Tripathi said, “We are reviewing our leave policy comprehensively […]

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IBM SkillsBuild free STEM courses & reskilling program, Apply Here
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IBM SkillsBuild free STEM courses & reskilling program, Apply Here

An American multinational technology corporation, IBM is offering free STEM courses, Job skills, and credentials. Commenting on the courses the company said, “Earn digital credentials from IBM and other companies for free. These free credentials help you in your career development, show that you’re ahead of the curve and that you have foundational knowledge and skill set in […]

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Drunk Bengaluru Startup employee ‘Chokes’ While Team Parties
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Drunk Bengaluru Startup employee ‘Chokes’ While Team Parties

A Bengaluru startup employee was found passed out and choking on his own vomit at a bar while his team partied. Caleb Friesen shared on Twitter, “Reminder to the “work hard, party harder” startup founders out there: no party is worth losing an employee. Spotted a young man from a prominent Bengaluru startup choking on […]

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Top Employee Benefits Trends -2023
Compensation & Benefits

Top Employee Benefits Trends -2023

Employee benefits refer to non-wage compensation that employers offer to their employees as part of their overall compensation package. Benefits are designed to provide additional value to employees beyond their salary or hourly pay, and can include a wide range of offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks. Employee […]

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Twitter staff to receive significant performance-based stock awards
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Twitter staff to receive significant performance-based stock awards

Elon Musk-owned Twitter recently laid off several employees. Post this the company has announced significant performance-based stock awards for the remaining staff. Elon Musk has sent a memo titled ‘Performance Awards’ to Twitter employees. The memo promises that the remaining employees will receive ‘very significant’ performance-based stock awards. The awards will be given out […]

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