News for 'Global Human Resources'

PricewaterhouseCoopers' HR service now in India

PricewaterhouseCoopers' HR service now in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Saratoga is widely recognised by premier multinationals and consultancies as the global market leader in the area of providing human capital intelligence advice and information and has more than 1,500 organisations in its client list.

'All out support' to Bihar, promises Jaitley ahead of crucial polls

'All out support' to Bihar, promises Jaitley ahead of crucial polls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Promising that the Centre will go "all out" to support Bihar in a "big way", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday said the government is likely to announce projects and schemes in a few weeks time to assist the resource-rich state.

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Nikesh Arora becoming successor of Masayoshi Son at Softbank yet again shows Indians are being preferred for global roles at multinational firms.

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.' 'The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.'

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

New heads for HR and BPO.

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

However, the Indian government and companies need to focus on understanding the skill sets they would need in the future and train the country's young population accordingly to maintain the supply-demand balance of the job market, Manpower Group President (Global Corporate and Government Affairs) David Arkless told PTI in an interview in Davos.

Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism: India hits back at Shehbaz in Asthana

Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism: India hits back at Shehbaz in Asthana

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India said on Thursday that it desired normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan, and advised Islamabad to create a conducive atmosphere, including by taking "credible, verifiable and irreversible actions" to stop cross border terrorism against it and enable the two countries to engage and address issues bilaterally.

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Developing a deep bench is a human resource issue.

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'A lot of people who quit felt they have been in the organisation for way too long and needed a better or challenging career role to advance in their careers.'

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Institute of International Education will honour Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during its annual international awards gala on September 21 in New York City.

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Modi said that there was an immediate need to strengthen the WTO, fighting protectionism, ensuring energy security and work together to fight terrorism.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

Wipro secures $143 mn outsourcing deal from Levi Strauss

Wipro secures $143 mn outsourcing deal from Levi Strauss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The move, first announced in March 2014, is expected to generate net annualised cost savings of $175-200 million once fully implemented.

Low inflation to give biggest global pay boost in 3 years

Low inflation to give biggest global pay boost in 3 years

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

US workers were on course for a 3.0% increase in wages at the start of 2016

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that has envisioned that top universities in the world will be facilitated to operate in India.

Start-ups no challenge in hiring fresh talent: TCS

Start-ups no challenge in hiring fresh talent: TCS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The firm now has employee strength of 344,691.

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

HR professionals are today looked upon to provide strategic business partnership and play key roles in developing better business leaders and shaping world-class organisations. Here are five key trends prevailing in the human resource space today.

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Working from home is stressful as there is a blur between personal and professional space.' 'We should not overdo the follow up and checking.'

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The annual study by Hay Group, in partnership with Bloomberg BusinessWeek.com, ranked the best companies for leadership globally and examined how those companies develop leaders.

Modi effect: Companies to go on a hiring spree

Modi effect: Companies to go on a hiring spree

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

It is just a week since Narendra Modi has taken over as prime minister and hiring sentiments have started showing a positive trend.

Tepid growth in jobs and salaries ahead

Tepid growth in jobs and salaries ahead

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Hay Group, a global management consultancy, in its annual General Industry Compensation Report covering all levels of management, expects a pay increases of an average 11.2 per cent across job roles in 2013.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'Enterprises have become more demanding in terms of their productivity expectation from their employees.'

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Canadian company dismisses series of charges levelled by cellular majors

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

Facebook may decide if you will get an interview call

Facebook may decide if you will get an interview call

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A new study has revealed that more than 90 per cent employers look for social media profiles before considering a candidate for a job.

IIITs hit stumbling block

IIITs hit stumbling block

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Around 8 IT firms have withdrawn from partnering 11 out of the 20 IIITs, says govt.

Modi reaches out to youth, pitches for development

Modi reaches out to youth, pitches for development

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Asserting that there is an overwhelming feeling of pessimism in India, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the biggest challenge is to use human resources to its full potential.

We need to engage world as who we are, not who others think we are, says Jaishankar

We need to engage world as who we are, not who others think we are, says Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

India should engage the world on the basis of its confidence in its identity rather than trying to please the global community as their "pale imitation", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday amid increasing Western pressure on the country to oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

4 skills HR managers look for in YOU

4 skills HR managers look for in YOU

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Surbhi Shweta, head, human resource, Mirae Asset Global Investments (I) Pvt. Ltd., spells out the four qualities HR managers always looks for in prospective candidates.

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The race to the uncharted south pole of the Moon is quickening with India's Chandrayaan-3 and Russia's Luna-25 gearing up for lunar landings next week, each mission holding significant implications beyond the thrilling competition in the skies.

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

By the end of the June quarter, the top four - TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech employed 10,15,000 employees - down by 9,144 employees over the previous quarter.

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

While the reason for this may be genuine concern for the environment in the case of some firms, others may have gone ahead with the exercise simply to be branded as 'green' firms.

Yale offers to mentor 14 'innovation universities'

Yale offers to mentor 14 'innovation universities'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Yale's talks with the HRD ministry involve mentoring all 14 universities through its leadership programme.

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Philip G Altbach, Monan University Professor and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College in an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder says that foreign universities is not the solution to India's education problems.

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

Firms send employees abroad amid cost cuts

Firms send employees abroad amid cost cuts

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Companies across the world have continued to send employees overseas to take advantage of business opportunities, despite a reduced budget for international assignment programs during the economic downturn, a KPMG survey says.

IT services companies may go slow on fresh hires

IT services companies may go slow on fresh hires

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to experts in human resources, even joining of new graduates is likely to be staggered as companies are expected to onboard staffers after gauging the demand scenario.