COVID-19: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Latest COVID-19 HR Trends, workforce insights, and expert analysis. Stay updated with the latest news on COVID-19.

Updated on: Aug 2020
Remote work will be the default mode of work- SAP Concur
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Remote work will be the default mode of work- SAP Concur

“Remote work will be the default mode of work for many organisations in the foreseeable future” – SAP Concur Report Around 88 per cent of workforce in India prefers to have the flexibility to work from home (WFH), and 69 per cent of Indian employees believe their efficiency has increased while working remotely – highest […]

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Truck maker Scania confirms plan to cut 5,000 jobs
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Truck maker Scania confirms plan to cut 5,000 jobs

Truck maker Scania confirms plan to cut 5,000 jobs globally due to the financial impression of the novel coronavirus Truck maker Scania, part of Volkswagen’s Traton group, said Friday it could cut 5,000 jobs globally due to the financial impression of the novel coronavirus, confirming a plan first introduced in June. The cut represents 10 per cent […]

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EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates from Aug 1
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EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates from Aug 1

EPF contributions will be deducted at old rates, at 12% from Aug 1, 2020 The government had cut EPF contribution, as a part of the relief measures that were announced by the FM to help both employees and employers to sail through the COVID crisis. Now from next month, the deductions will revert to old […]

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How Spicejet has prepared its people for New Normal
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How Spicejet has prepared its people for New Normal

In Conversation with Surajit Banerjee Sr Vice President and Head – HR, Spicejet Limited Surajit is a senior HR veteran with over 3 decades of experience in Human Resources. Currently, Surajit heads HR functions at Spicejet Limited as Senior Vice President and previously he has worked with companies such as M3M India, DLF Universal, Max […]

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Unlock 3 Guidelines: No night curfew from 1 August 2020
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Unlock 3 Guidelines: No night curfew from 1 August 2020

Unlock 3 guidelines declared, yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from 5 August 2020 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh guidelines for UNLOCK-3, to relax the lockdown restrictions in areas outside containment zones amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Effective from 1 August 2020. MHA announces #Unlock3 guidelines ✅Yoga institutes & gymnasiums to open from August […]

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Microsoft forecasts a Hybrid New Normal of work in APAC
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Microsoft forecasts a Hybrid New Normal of work in APAC

Microsoft forecasts a Hybrid New Normal of work in Asia-Pacific As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform our daily lives, Microsoft, with research from TechRepublic Premium, looked into the impact the pandemic has had on the region’s legacy work styles, business operations and how it has accelerated an increase in overall technology adoption, realizing a […]

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Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in New Normal
Compensation & Benefits

Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in New Normal

Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in the ‘New Normal’ All organizations value their human capital which is the most critical part of any organization’s success. In order to attract and retain talent in a tight volatile market, it’s imperative to offer compelling compensation and benefits packages to its employees. In most of the organizations, employee […]

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If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera
Learning & Development

If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera

In Conversation with Shiv Khera, Author, Educator, Business Consultant, and a much sought-after speaker Mr. Khera inspires and encourages individuals to realize their true potential. He has taken his dynamic personal messages to opposite sides of the globe, from the U.S. to Singapore. His 40 years of research and understanding has put millions on the […]

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Tata Technologies puts 400 employees on Bench till Dec 31
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Tata Technologies puts 400 employees on Bench till Dec 31

Tata Technologies puts less than 400 employees on the bench due to COVID-19 impact on business A global engineering & product development digital services company, Tata Technologies, has put some of its employees on the bench till 31 Dec 2020 due to COVID-19 impact on business. Tata Technologies spokesperson said, “fewer than 400 employees had been […]

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Schindler to cut 2,000 jobs as a cost optimization program
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Schindler to cut 2,000 jobs as a cost optimization program

Schindler reports lower revenue and profit for H1 2020; announces cost optimization program On Friday, 24 July, Swiss elevator and escalator maker Schindler announced 2,000 job cuts over two years after first-half profit fell more than a quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic slammed the brakes on projects and recovery remains years away. Revenue –8.7%, order […]

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MakeMyTrip restores salaries as business starts to revive
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MakeMyTrip restores salaries as business starts to revive

MakeMyTrip restores salaries as business starts to revive gradually MakeMyTrip, a leading online travel company, has started restoring salaries of employees with a revival in business three months after announcing pay cuts, said Rajesh Magow Group CEO. According to an ET Report, MakeMyTrip said that following “a few weeks of business coming back,” the company decided […]

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How L’Oreal resets its reward, leave, and wellbeing policies
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How L’Oreal resets its reward, leave, and wellbeing policies

In Conversation with Roshni Wadhwa Director – HR, L’Oreal India Roshni has been in the Human Resources domain for over two decades of experience across sectors and geographies. She has contributed significantly to L’Oréal India by leading and driving key people initiatives. As a true enable to the CEO, Roshni has helped create people-centric culture […]

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