Leave Policy: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2023

Industry

Govt. approves days Special Casual Leave Organ Donation

Jun 30, 2023

Paytm New Leave Policy Supporting Employees Work-life Balance

Paytms strong leave policies can help employees to recharge themselves. The aim of Paytm comp...

Bereavement Leave

Jun 23, 2023

Paytm New Leave Policy Supporting Employees Work-life Balance

Air India provides relaxation in leave policy for retiring employees

According to Media reports, Air India has providednbsprelaxation in the leave policy for retiring ...

Work Model

May 27, 2023

Air India provides relaxation in leave policy for retiring employees

Twitter reduces parental leaves from weeks to days

An American social media company, Twitter has a new major change Elon Musk has changed Twitter...

Work Model

May 1, 2023

Twitter reduces parental leaves from weeks to days

Work Model

Air India revamps policies for women employees

TATA Group owned, Air India has changed and improved the policies for women employees. The company policy is part of MOMS – Returning Mothers Programme’. MOMS refers to ‘Making Our Mothers Soar‘ The company is providing 26 weeks of maternity leaves. As per the earlier policy, Air India was providing 12 weeks of maternity leave […]

Apr 5, 2023

Work Model

Apple changes its Covid-19 policy, ends unlimited sick leave policy

An American multinational technology company, Apple corporate employees started working from the office in April 2022, and employees were asked to work in person at least once in a week. Post this in September the employees started working from office three days a week. Now, Apple has rolled back some of its Covid policies as covid […]

Jan 27, 2023

Work Model

Microsoft to give employees unlimited vacation days

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft has announced to give employees unlimited vacation days in the US. Employees living outside the US are not included in the policy due to different laws in all countries. The salaried employees in the US will not have a fixed number of vacation days and can take unlimited leaves […]

Jan 12, 2023

Compensation

Dream11 fines employees Rs 1 lakh for disturbing co-workers on leave

The world’s largest fantasy sports platform, Dream11 has announced to fine employees Rs 1 lakh for disturbing Co-workers on Leave’. As reports indicate that Dream11’s co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Seth have warned workers that they will be charged a fee of about Rs. 1 lakh if they contact coworkers during the “UNPLUG” time. What is […]

Dec 29, 2022

Labour Law

Two-year child care leave allowed for single male govt employees

The Haryana government has approved amendments in Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2016 allowing employees to take two-year (730 days) child care leave as per Hindustan Times report. Child care leave has been granted to single male government employees. A female government employee can also avail child care leave for a maximum period of two […]

Dec 21, 2022

Work-Life Balance

Wakefit launches ‘no questions asked’ wellness leave policy

Home solutions and sleep company, Wakefit has announced its ‘No Questions Asked’ Wellness Leave Policy for its employees. According to the policy, The company will extend a no-questions-asked leave to all employees once a month. The company employees can also utilize their wellness leaves to opt for leisurely activities. Commenting on the wellness benefits the […]

Nov 4, 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

Industry

Meesho announces 11-day Reset & Recharge break

Meesho, India’s fastest-growing internet commerce company, has announced an 11-day companywide break from October 22, 2022, to November 1, 2022, for the second year in a row. Called Reset and Recharge, this industry-first initiative will allow Meeshoites to completely unplug from work and prioritize their mental well-being after the busy festive sale period. With a […]

Sep 21, 2022

Industry

Meesho rolls out infinite wellness leaves

Meesho, an Indian e-commerce company, headquartered in Bangalore, today announced a new unlimited leave policy that will enable employees to avail up to 365 days of paid leaves. The policy is applicable if an employee or their loved one is impacted by a critical illness that requires frequent or constant hospitalisation. Employees will be entitled […]

Jun 21, 2022

Industry

Adda247 introduces Recharge Leaves and Unlimited Sick Leaves

A vernacular test-prep platform, Adda247 has introduced ‘Unlimited Sick Leaves’ and ‘Recharge leaves’ which employees can utilize after meeting rigorous deadlines or just to take a break from work. With the announcement, Adda247 aims to create a positive work environment that promotes employee welfare amongst their workforce. The company has also increased its ‘All-Purpose Leave‘ […]

May 25, 2022

Industry

Accenture brings gender-neutral insurance & leave policies

Accenture brings gender-neutral insurance & leave policies Endorsing equality for all, Accenture India, an IT consulting giant has introduced gender-neutral policies centered on the caregiver rather than gender or marital status. Life insurance benefits at Accenture India were earlier limited to the employee’s spouse and family. Now, the nominee can be anyone chosen by the employee […]

Mar 16, 2021

Jobs

Cognizant to follow new working hours and leave policy from tomorrow

Cognizant to follow the nine-hour workday model and new leave policy from tomorrow, February 15 Cognizant Technology Solutions is officially moving to the 9-hour workday for the India-based workforce from its current 8-hour working hours. IT companies determine the Utilization Rate by Total Billable Hours divided by Total Available Hours. A 9-hour workday model would essentially […]

Feb 14, 2021