Work Model: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Explore the latest Work Model news, trends, AI innovations, HR analytics, and digital workplace insights. Stay updated with expert opinions and industry developments.

Updated on: Dec 2022

Work Model

Byjus staff reveal harsh work conditions at the Indian Edtech giant

Dec 14, 2022

Right to request for flexible working from day of job in UK

The UK government announced a highly pivotal policy wherein employees can request for flexible worki...

Industry

Dec 10, 2022

Latest news: Right to request for flexible working from day of job in UK - SightsIn Plus

SEZ rules allow WFH to all ITITes till December ,

The government has allowed information technology IT firms operating in special economic zones SE...

Work Model

Dec 9, 2022

Latest news: SEZ rules allow WFH to all ITITes till December , - SightsIn Plus

Accenture and Persistent Systems open new centers. WFH Ends?

Since Covid- has taken the edge off, organizations are returning to conventional working patterns....

Industry

Dec 7, 2022

Latest news: Accenture and Persistent Systems open new centers. WFH Ends? - SightsIn Plus

Work Model

Snapchat asked employees to work from office 4 days a week

An American multimedia instant messaging app, Snapchat has asked its employees to work from the office employees starting in February. CEO Evan Spiegel called this policy a “default together”. This policy will be applied to all of Snap’s 30 offices around the world. “After working remotely for so long we’re excited to get everyone back […]

Dec 1, 2022

Work Model

Godrej Capital launches SheRises

To further enhance its efforts to be a more diverse and inclusive organisation while ensuring equality across its workforce, Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Group, launched SheRises, the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG). Launched in November 2020, Godrej Capital has been aggressively expanding its operations, nearly doubling its employee base from […]

Nov 30, 2022

Work Model

UK 100 firms backing 4-day work week

A total of nearly 100 UK companies have signed for a permanent four-day working week scheme that allows employees to work four days instead of the traditional five without any impact on their compensation. These companies aim to change Britain’s approach to work and currently have nearly 2,600 employees. The employees are hoping that this […]

Nov 29, 2022

Work Model

Tata Motors to upskill workforce for in-demand technical expertise

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand to provide an M.Tech degree in EV technology to its employees working at the Pantnagar Plant. In line with its objective of cultivating an engaged and skilled workforce, this company-sponsored program aims at enhancing employees’ technical […]

Nov 21, 2022

Industry

Infosys to resume work from office in a phased manner

India’s second-largest IT major, Infosys will soon be resuming its work from office in a three-phased manner. Infosys currently employs 3,45,218 employees as of September 30, 2022. The company communicated with its employees by saying that it is going to adopt a ‘three-phase work from office plan’. The three phases include:- According to Business Today, Krishnamurthy […]

Nov 14, 2022

Work Model

Unilever starts 4-day work week trial in Australia

Following an 18-month pilot in New Zealand, Unilever is extending its four-day workweek trial to the company’s Australian business. This follows encouraging early results from the pilot in New Zealand, in which all 80 team members participated. Beginning on 14 November 2022, the Australian trial will initially run for 12 months while it is evaluated. […]

Nov 11, 2022

Work Model

Cure.fit announces its parental-leave policy

Many companies are now providing parental leave to their employees. Now, an integrative health app, Cure.fit has announced its gender-neutral parental leave program for employees. The Tata-backed, Cure.fit program will also include non-binary parents. Curefit has holistic health offerings across physical fitness and workouts, healthy food, and mental well-being. The company currently employees employs about […]

Nov 7, 2022

Work Model

WeWork announces 10-day break to Prioritize Mental Health and Well-Being

A provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, WeWork has announced an extended break for its employees in India on the occasion of Diwali. WeWork has introduced a 10-day break for employees. The company said it wants to prioritize the mental health and well-being of its employees. WeWork already offers 10 days […]

Oct 10, 2022

Work Model

P&G India bolsters its mental well-being program for employees

Procter & Gamble India (P&G India) today announced that it is further bolstering its mental well-being initiatives with the ‘Happy Minds 2.0’ program. The program shifts the focus from mental health to mental well-being, and comprises of a bouquet of initiatives, including counselor services at the workplace, preventive mental health check-ups, enhanced awareness among leadership […]

Sep 30, 2022

Industry

TCS is strict on WFO, any non-compliance will be taken seriously

India’s largest IT Services Provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has sent emails to employees asking them to work from office at least three days a week. The company has shared on Facebook and Instagram certain expressive posts and videos about working from the office. It’s time to relive all the fun moments with your coworkers. […]

Sep 25, 2022

Compensation

Bank of America launches a New Sabbatical Program

One of the world’s largest financial institutions Bank of America launches New Sabbatical Program and under this new initiative, it provides 4-6 weeks of additional paid leaves to its employees. Commenting on this program the company said, “As part of our commitment to be a great place to work, the Bank of America Sabbatical Program […]

Sep 24, 2022

Work Model

Can return to office ease moonlighting concerns in IT industry?

The issue of moonlighting by tech professionals has ignited a fresh debate, polarising opinions and raising thorny legal questions, though many believe that staff’s gradual return to office floors will likely ease the concerns. Moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time. With the vexed […]

Sep 20, 2022