BUSINESS
FIS lays off 400 employees in Pune
The development comes after Bloomberg reported last week that FIS was planning to cut “thousands” of jobs as the company’s shares have fallen by 44 percent.
BUSINESS
India Inc is taking steps to recruit more people with disabilities
Growth in hiring of persons with disabilities rose to 4 percent in Q2 of FY23 from Q4 of FY22, according to Quess General Staffing.
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Are unlimited and no-questions-asked leave policies working?
HR platform Namely analysed data from over 125,000 employees and found that the unlimited vacation option was under-utilised. Employees with unlimited leave policies take 13 days off a year versus 15 for those with traditional paid time off.
BUSINESS
Gaming industry is booming, here are the jobs that are in demand
A cross-section of gaming industry leaders speak about how candidates can prepare to enter the gaming industry and which job roles are in demand.
BUSINESS
How Marico is preparing for the preferences of new-age professionals
With a focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives and catering to the learning needs of its employees, FMCG giant Marico has kept its attrition to around 15 percent in FY22. In an interaction with Moneycontrol, CHRO Amit Prakash discusses how Marico is creating a future-ready workplace.
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Alarming gender gap: Women form just a quarter of top Indian companies' staff
Top 50 Indian firms are way behind the global benchmarks on gender equality; IT companies fare better while auto and power are worse-off, shows an analysis by Moneycontrol. Covid-19 worsened the situation, with 47 percent of those women who were laid off dropping out of the workforce permanently.
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Fintech startup to introduce ‘attitude bonus’: Good but tricky initiative?
EnKash wants to have a mechanism to not only record but also encourage employees who go beyond their call of duty consistently. The bonus is over and above the CTC and rewarded for the potential impact people can have in an organisation with innovative initiatives
BUSINESS
How to ensure career breaks are not wasted
HR experts say career breaks, whether voluntary or not, should always be viewed as temporary. All it takes is patience and consistency to get back into the groove.
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Is chemical engineering talent gaining traction? An analysis
Demand for chemical engineers may be poised for a growth spurt as the government’s Made in India initiative and positioning as an alternative to China take hold.
BUSINESS
Budget expectations: Social security pay-outs, incentives to hire laid-off employees
With the Union budget 2023-24, just a few months ahead, staffing leaders expect the government to lay emphasise on social security pay-outs, and incentive programmes like the Aatmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana and scrapping of policies like Amazon’s Voluntary Separation Policy.
BUSINESS
How to avoid the perils of recommending a friend at work
HR experts feel helping a friend is an instinct, and many people will do so without thinking about the consequences. It’s always better to do your own due diligence before making a recommendation.
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Women’s participation in workforce rises as economy normalises: Study
In the retail and QSR segment, gender equality has become skewed with more females than males in the past two years.
BUSINESS
Taking up gig work? Here are a few things to keep in mind
India’s gig economy could employ 2.35 crore people by FY30, representing a three-and-a-half times increase over 10 years, a report by government think-tank NITI Aayog has said
BUSINESS
A healthtech company reveals salaries for every role in its careers page
Cofounder Mayank Banerjee said ambiguity about compensation is the biggest friction point in hiring and a sure way of creating distrust and resentment within teams, not to mention higher employee churn.
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Silver lining amid startup lay-offs: Sectors hiring for recently axed roles
Business development, sales, and software engineering and technology functions that have been hit are also among those that have perennial hiring action across other sectors
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Laid off? Here’s how to land the next job
Moneycontrol explores how an impacted employee can steer the way through negative outcomes of the layoff and land the next job.
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Life after a layoff: You’ve just been fired. Now what?
Some people have been laid off, while others are fearful of losing their jobs. Industry experts say people should understand that layoffs are the results of volatility in the market and are not a reflection of their performance.
BUSINESS
Which books can help you land that dream job?
There is a plethora of books revealing job search secrets but how to choose? Moneycontrol asked a cross-section of industry leaders about the best books that can help job seekers and professionals land jobs of their choice.
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It's hung again! Why do work laptops and PCs have a bad reputation?
When Moneycontrol asked over 2,000 professionals if their work laptops made them less productive, 51% replied in the affirmative and 11% said it was a moot question because work laptops were naturally underperforming. Only 38 percent said they didn’t have an issue with their systems
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What India Inc looks for in CXOs today? It's not just about bottom line
CXOs who are digitally savvy, flexible, adept in change management, visionary, have a purpose mindset and who can provide empathetic leadership are hot property in today's fast-changing times.
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Why you should steer clear of ‘LinkedIn Gurus’ and their impractical advice
As people flock to social media platforms to accumulate career-related knowledge, Moneycontrol looks at the unrealistic advice on hiring decisions that abounds on these platforms and explains why you should steer clear.
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How much do IT employees earn within 5 years: An analysis
Other than a high salary and perks, industry experts say the challenges and the competitive edge makes a career in information technology (IT) even more lucrative. So the IT sector offers many fascinating options.
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Not everyone can be your best friend at work: How to identify one
Making friends at work is not easy. So, how do you identify one?
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When the office desk is life: Is being a workaholic good or bad?
Industry experts say being a workaholic is not bad in itself. After all, working hard to get things done so you can take time off later is a good plan but what about work-life balance?
