BUSINESS
Job candidates split over who should be present during salary negotiations: Naukri survey
The survey showed that while some wanted their prospective line managers and an HR representative to be present during salary discussions, an equal proportion said HR alone would suffice.
BUSINESS
Demand for 5 IT job roles drops by 35% amid automation, rising cloud-based solutions
To be sure, this transformation is not a sign of obsolescence but rather an evolution of the roles and the skills required for them.
BUSINESS
Research continuing as scheduled, classes temporarily postponed: Israel’s Ben-Gurion University
Israel’s 2023-24 academic year was to open on October 15. However, all the research universities in the country have unanimously decided to postpone the opening to December 3.
BUSINESS
HR experts warn of 'coffee badging' as employees return to offices
For many professionals, the office coffee machine has long been a social hub, offering moments of respite and a chance to catch up with colleagues. However, the return to the office trend that some employees are adopting takes this concept to an extreme.
BUSINESS
IIT Madras opens its first international campus in Zanzibar, to have 50% Indian students
The rest of the students will be from various African nations; the fee for the UG course has been set at around $12,000/year.
BUSINESS
As tech transforms jobs, Indian schools train students for work in 2030
From immersive AR/VR sessions and entrepreneurship education to student internships and investment in teacher training, dynamic changes are currently shaping the future of school education in India.
BUSINESS
India’s first foreign university to offer blended courses, recruit faculty from beyond IITs
In May 2023, University of Wollongong received in-principle approval to establish an international branch campus in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The campus is scheduled to start by July 2024.
BUSINESS
Why techies are forced to put in Narayana Murthy hours while others gear up for Diwali
While all techies are affected by the increased workload during the festive season, software developers, system engineers, DevOps engineers, and IT support staff are under increased pressure because they are responsible for critical tasks that cannot be delayed
BUSINESS
Data scientists, cloud engineers get highest salaries in IT companies
Digitisation of businesses and the explosion of data have created a need for data-driven decision-making, creating demand for these roles.
BUSINESS
Employees in FMCG, manufacturing may get higher Diwali bonus this year
While it is not mandatory for companies to reward employees for their hard work, those in the IT and education sectors may not be as lucky this year.
BUSINESS
Festive Finance: Is Diwali Bonus on the way to employees’ pockets?
Looming expenses, from fireworks to lavish meals to gifts, brings in a tinge of worry to an otherwise joyous time. This worry can and often is assuaged by the bonus that usually comes at this time of the year.
BUSINESS
HR heads doubt effectiveness of Murthy's ‘70-hour week’ work suggestion
The Infosys founder has said youngsters should work 70 hours a week if India wants to compete with economies that have made tremendous progress in the last two to three decades
BUSINESS
8.5 lakh students pursuing education abroad in just 4 focused countries: Report
If the current growth rate of 15 percent sustains, the number of Indian students studying overseas is projected to soar to approximately 20 lakh by the year 2025.
INDIA
Schools welcome ‘Bharat’ in textbooks, await NCERT directives
The change is not just about semantics; it represents a significant shift in the way Indian students will perceive their country, school administrators say.
BUSINESS
EPFO records just 0.46% CAGR in new female subscribers; gender gap narrows in 5 years
The steepest decline was recorded in FY21, when only 19.45 lakh female members enrolled, in a reduction of over 5.75 lakh from the previous year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
BUSINESS
Maharashtra government issues notice to TCS over onboarding delay
In July, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour & Employment highlighting the “delayed onboarding of over 200 lateral recruits by TCS”. Later, the complaint was transferred to the Maharashtra government.
BUSINESS
Student visas for Canada may get delayed by 6 months, ed consultants say
Indian students planning to study in Canada may face delays after the withdrawal of 41 diplomats and closure of services in three Indian cities.
BUSINESS
Industry, political analysts cautiously optimistic despite Canada pulling out diplomats from India
Analysts acknowledge the fallout of the situation, which revolves around the alleged killing of a Sikh separatist and has the potential to strain bilateral ties, yet they highlight the robustness of the trade bonds that have been carefully nurtured over the years.
BUSINESS
Meat of the matter: Does splitting lunchrooms based on diet make sense for India Inc?
Most Indians do not abstain from meat altogether—only 39% of Indian adults describe themselves as “vegetarian”, according to a new 2021 Pew Research Center survey.
BUSINESS
Breastfeeding at workplace remains taboo despite growing narrative around inclusion
While regulation in India specifically governing lactating mothers aims at indirect facilitation through crèche services, the West often focuses on direct breastfeeding or pumping facilities, law experts say.
INDIA
Decoding how a climate career in India looks like
The good news is that industry experts say “green jobs” are not confined to particular sectors; they encompass traditional domains like manufacturing and construction, alongside emerging fields such as renewables, water conservation and waste management.
INDIA
Explained: Benefits ‘One Nation, One ID’ promise for students, institutions
APAAR, or Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, would provide every student, from pre-primary to higher education, a unique identification number that will serve as a digital repository, chronicling their academic achievements, exam results, learning outcomes, etc.
BUSINESS
CXO median compensation rise slows to 12% in FY23; NTPC records highest growth: Report
The upper echelons fared better than the lower ranks, though, with the average employee pay rise coming in at just 7-8 percent, showed a study.
BUSINESS
Competitions are the new thing for targeted hiring at India Inc
Traditional recruitment processes involve hefty costs, from advertising job openings to conducting interviews and background checks. Competitions can significantly reduce these expenses by streamlining the selection process, say HR gurus.
