Coronavirus: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2021

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Can employers make Covid- vaccination mandatory?

May 28, 2021

Nissan India pledges Rs . crore for Covid- pandemic

Nissan India pledges Rs . crore for Covid- pandemic Automaker, Nissan Motor India has pledged Rs...

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May 28, 2021

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Govt advised new Guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres

The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid- NEGVAC has recommended the propos...

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May 27, 2021

Latest news: Govt advised new Guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres - SightsIn Plus

Ford suspends operations in Chennai plant after workers protest

According to media reports, Ford India has announced to shut its Chennai plant for three days from F...

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May 27, 2021

Latest news: Ford suspends operations in Chennai plant after workers protest - SightsIn Plus

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HCL to vaccinate all of its employees before June 30

HCL to vaccinate all of its employees and their families based in India before June 30 IT major, HCL has announced that it has planned to vaccinate all of its India-based, eligible employees and their families with the first dose of the Covid vaccine before June 30. According to the press release, HCL Group (HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL […]

May 27, 2021

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Tata Technologies rolls out support to families of departed employees

Tata Technologies rolls out support to families of departed employees Tata Technologies, leading global engineering, and product development digital services company has announced relief measures for the families of employees who lost their lives battling deadly coronavirus. The relief measures announced by the company are as follows- Financial Assistance over and above Group Term-Life Policy: Currently, the […]

May 27, 2021

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces measures to support employees amid COVID-19 pandemic

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces measures to support employees amid COVID-19 pandemic Auto major, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced an array of comprehensive relief measures for its team members and their families by providing easy access to healthcare and other critical support during these testing times. TKM is ensuring uninterrupted access and all necessary support […]

May 26, 2021

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NTPC Bongaigaon starts COVID Care Center

NTPC Bongaigaon starts COVID Care Center NTPC, a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power continues its fight towards COVID and the dedicated team of power professionals are leaving no stone unturned to control the disease from spreading. Continuing its effort against COVID, NTPC Bongaigaon Medical Cell today made the NTPC Bongaigaon COVID Care centre operational […]

May 26, 2021

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L&T has chalked out a plan to combat the second wave of COVID-19

L&T has chalked out a plan to combat the second wave of COVID-19 Amid the second wave of COVID-19, Engineering major, L&T (Larsen & Toubro) is doubling down on employee support initiatives across our campuses, offices, and project sites. The support includes special quarantine facilities, medical advice helplines, and counselling. These initiatives fall under 3 […]

May 25, 2021

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Bajaj Capital rolls out Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and family members

Bajaj Capital rolls out Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and family members Bajaj Capital, an investment services company has started a mass vaccination drive across the country. The organization has set up a team to help all employees coordinate vaccination for themselves and their families across the country. In Delhi and other major cities, camps […]

May 25, 2021

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Renault-Nissan and Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers’ COVID fears

Renault-Nissan and Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers’ COVID fears Automakers Renault, its alliance partner Nissan Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co face temporary factory closures in India due to growing unrest among workers concerned about rising COVID-19 infections. Workers at Renault-Nissan’s car plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu will go on strike […]

May 25, 2021

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ZTE announces welfare plans for employees in India amid COVID pandemic

ZTE announces welfare plans for employees in India amid COVID pandemic ZTE, a leading telecom company has announced a slew of initiatives to offer aid and support to its employees in India, amid the second wave of the COVID pandemic. The company said in a statement that the plans range from forming a ‘COVID review team‘ […]

May 25, 2021

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HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra expand COVID-19 support efforts for staff

HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra expand COVID-19 support efforts for staff IT major, HCL, and Tech Mahindra have expanded their efforts towards COVID-19 relief efforts for employees, including supporting dependents of deceased staff members. HCL said in a statement that its COVID Care Support initiatives involve providing assistance to meet immediate needs for employees and […]

May 24, 2021

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Govt also allows on-site registration for COVID vaccination for 18 years and above

Centre also enables on-site registration for COVID vaccination, the appointment for 18 years and above on CoWin The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level. A graded, pre-emptive, and pro-active approach has allowed for […]

May 24, 2021

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Mankind Pharma rolls out Covid Protection Policy to help families of deceased employees

Mankind Pharma rolls out Covid Protection Policy to help families of deceased employees Mankind Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company in India, has rolled out a COVID protection policy to support the families of its employees. The company said in a statement that with the launch of this new policy we intend to support the families […]

May 24, 2021

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Barclays India rolls out support for employees amid COVID-19

Barclays India rolls out support for employees amid COVID-19 Barclays, a British multinational universal bank has announced measures to help protect and support employees and their families in India facing the second wave of the COVID-19 crisis. The company has announced new measures that offer both financial and on-the-ground support, including facilitating vaccinations, enhanced insurance […]

May 24, 2021