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Updated on: Jul 2024

Employment

HCLTech Three-Day Office Rule Leaves Hang in the Balance

Jul 19, 2024

HCLTech CEO C. Vijayakumar No Attendance-Linked Variable Pay

In a recent interview, C. Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer CEO and Managing Director MD of H...

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Jul 16, 2024

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TCS Return to Office A Step Closer to Pre-Pandemic Normalcy

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services exporter, has achieved a significant mi...

Movement

Jul 15, 2024

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Employee Tweet Triggers Online Debate on Work-Life Balance

A corporate employee has shared honest reflections on the impact of modern work culture have struck ...

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Jun 29, 2024

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IT firms adopt creative strategies to bring employees back to office

As the world has gradually recovered from the global pandemic, IT firms are exploring creative strategies to bring their employees back to the office. The shift to remote work during the pandemic proved that many tasks can be performed efficiently from home, but the absence of face-to-face interaction has left many organizations eager to restore […]

Jun 25, 2024

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Half of Dell employees prioritize remote work over promotion

As media reports, Dell Technologies is grappling with a major dilemma as nearly half of its employees have opted to stay fully remote, despite sacrificing career advancement opportunities. Conversely, while remote workers can remain home full-time, they are barred from promotions or applying for new roles within the company. However, despite this about 50 percent […]

Jun 23, 2024

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Infosys employees prefer flexible work more this year: Report

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT company, has adopted a more accommodating and flexible strategy for transitioning back to office work after the pandemic. Instead of enforcing strict policies, the company is allowing employees to ease into the “work from office” mode at their own pace. This approach aims to address the varied needs and concerns of […]

Jun 21, 2024

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Citigroup expands Parental and Caregiver Leaves

A multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, Citigroup has expanded its Parental Leave and New Caregiver Leaves for the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The investment bank will offer 16 weeks of paid leave for both parents, with an extra eight for mothers. Parents can include those who adopted or have had children through surrogacy. […]

Jun 6, 2024

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Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff

The Sikkim High Court introduced a new policy granting menstrual leave to women employees in its registry. Sikkim High Court women employees can avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days in a month. This progressive step is aimed at recognizing and addressing the unique health needs of female staff members. By implementing this policy, the court […]

May 29, 2024

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Colgate-Palmolive Launches 12 Weeks Supportive Caregiver Leaves

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the leader in Oral Care, has announced an industry-leading step to extend its parental leave policy reflecting its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Under the new policy, supportive caregivers previously entitled to 4 weeks of fully paid leave will now get 12 weeks, setting a new standard in […]

May 23, 2024

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Cognizant Warns Employees: Defy Work From Office, Face Layoffs

According to Mint, an American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has cautioned its employees that failure to comply with the directives to return to the office, despite multiple reminders, may result in termination. A letter to employees read, “Please note that failure to adhere to the directions will amount to serious misconduct as […]

May 14, 2024

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Dell is implementing new office policies for employees: know here

According to TOI report, an American technology company, Dell intends to implement monitoring measures to track employees’ on-site work status. This involves the introduction of badge tracking through a “human capital management software” system. The company plans to use electronic badge scans. The purpose is to ascertain whether employees are present at on-site offices during work […]

May 13, 2024

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Accenture India aids employees with adoption program

According to ET report, In India, Accenture, a multinational professional services firm, has introduced a program to assist employees choosing to adopt a child. This program offers financial aid for adoption-related expenses. Each Accenture employee can access this benefit for up to two instances of adoption. “The initiative strengthens our existing policies and programmes to […]

Apr 25, 2024

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Samsung adopts emergency mode 6-day work week for executives

A South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate, Samsung has adopted an emergency mode 6-day work week for executives. According to The Korea Economic Daily, In response to escalating economic challenges, executives across all divisions of Samsung Group are slated to adopt a six-day work week, commencing as early as this week, signaling a transition to emergency […]

Apr 22, 2024

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Punjab University grants students menstrual leave approval

Punjab University in Chandigarh has introduced menstrual leave provisions for female students starting from the upcoming semesters in the academic session 2024-25. Menstrual leave is provided to acknowledge and accommodate the physical and emotional challenges that individuals may experience during menstruation. The menstrual leave allows individuals to take time off to rest, manage their symptoms, […]

Apr 12, 2024

Industry

Infosys tweaks work policy, calls all employees for In-Person Collab

IT giant, Infosys mandates “In-Person Collaborative Weeks” for employees in ENG-IoT projects, requiring their presence on campus. The company said that it aims to enhance collaboration and innovation among team members through its “In-Person Collaborative Weeks” initiative. By fostering face-to-face interactions, the company seeks to drive project efficiency and strengthen its position in the IT […]

Apr 3, 2024