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5 things the hiring manager will never tell you

5 things the hiring manager will never tell you

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

You have to be really smart to read between the lines.

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

India Inc getting back in biz with no-jab-no-entry policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

With the threat of a third Covid-19 wave looming large, companies are scrambling to protect employees and keep operations safe--from a no-jab-no-entry-at-workplace policy to ramping up vaccination, it's an all-out effort to prevent the scale of devastation seen in the first two waves. At least two top steel companies--Tata Steel and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India)--are pushing for vaccination certificates for entry into work premises. AM/NS India, a joint venture between world's leading steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, and Japan's Nippon Steel, is set to make vaccination the certificate a requirement from July 1.

Meet India's chief human resources officer

Meet India's chief human resources officer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Four recent instances help us understand why Prime Minister Narendra Modi could truly be called the chief human resources officer (CHRO) of the country.

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

TCS hopes bonus payout will help contain high attrition

TCS hopes bonus payout will help contain high attrition

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

TCS hopes the Rs 2,628-crore (Rs 26.28 billion) bonus to its employees will help contain the high attrition level.

Is Narayana Murthy grooming his son for the top post?

Is Narayana Murthy grooming his son for the top post?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The company requires a change in leadership, says T V Mohandas Pai, former board member and head of HR & administration at Infosys.

Form panels for smooth Covid vaccination drive: Centre to states

Form panels for smooth Covid vaccination drive: Centre to states

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

In a letter to states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has suggested setting up of a state steering committee chaired by the chief secretary, a state task force led by additional Chief Secretary or principal secretary (health), and a district task force to be headed by the district magistrate.

XPOSED: Himesh Reshammiya, the actor

XPOSED: Himesh Reshammiya, the actor

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Himesh Reshammiya is many things. A good actor is not one of them though.

Chat@3: Facing issues at work?

Chat@3: Facing issues at work?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Join us for a chat with Sabitha Rao, Director, Cerebrus Consultants on September 6, between 3 and 4 pm IST.

The case of missing women in the boardroom

The case of missing women in the boardroom

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In September, Sebi had given a six-month extension to companies.

Filing taxes on your own is easier than you think!

Filing taxes on your own is easier than you think!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Tax payers need not dread filing returns as the process can be simplified.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

Travel: Self-driving in Switzerland

Travel: Self-driving in Switzerland

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Rachit Hirani crisscrossed 1600 kilometres through Switzerland's mesmerising landscape in 10 days and he cant stop gushing about it...

The loneliness of being a CEO

The loneliness of being a CEO

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India's largest online retailer Flipkart on Wednesday announced the addition of two new members to its leadership positions, Vice President of Fashion (Retail) and the Vice President of HR (Supply-Chain).

BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The BMW X3 M-Sport comes across as an incredible package offering the best of all worlds

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Some of the second-generation IITs have seen more job offers from the start of the first phase of final placements to date than compared to the previous year.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Infosys halts loan schemes for employees

Infosys halts loan schemes for employees

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Infosys Technologies, India's second largest information technology services firm, has discontinued some of its loan schemes for employees.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

10 TIPS To Survive The New Work Normal

10 TIPS To Survive The New Work Normal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Continuing with the same behaviour while things around you change is a sure recipe for failure. Successful leaders will demonstrate agility and adaptability.

Work from home: How safe is your data?

Work from home: How safe is your data?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

India doesn't have a data protection law or a dedicated law on cybersecurity. Also, there is no specialised law on privacy. Experts say this complicates the scenario for businesses as they continue to be liable for breach in client data even when employees work out of the home.

Air India asks employees if they are happy at work

Air India asks employees if they are happy at work

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Integration of workforce has been a thorny issue and a cause of litigation and strikes.

Top 5 must-have skills in an employee

Top 5 must-have skills in an employee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Ben Hawkes, Head of Simulation Development, Kenexa discusses five important skills that an HR manager looks for in an employee during recruitment.

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Instead of grinding your teeth after knowing the reason, look into yourself and question: Did you really deserve the promotion?

Balakrishnan, Behuria in race for top Petronet job

Balakrishnan, Behuria in race for top Petronet job

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The post fell vacant after incumbent Prasad Dasgupta took early retirement. Dasgupta's five-year term was to come to an end on August 31 and he was eligible for a two-year extension till he attained superannuation at the age of 65 in 2012.

SS Mundra assumes office as RBI Deputy Governor

SS Mundra assumes office as RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Mundra fills the vacancy created by the retirement of KC Chakrabarty in April, two months before his five-year tenure was come to an end.

Lessons for bosses who silence their colleagues

Lessons for bosses who silence their colleagues

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Bosses have played a stellar role in stifling the voice of their junior colleagues.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

An excellent Honda for the city!

An excellent Honda for the city!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The Honda CB Unicorn 160 has a very good engine, offering excellent performance, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Woman I admire: 5 lessons I learned from my mother

Woman I admire: 5 lessons I learned from my mother

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Sudhir Mateti tributes his late mother Susheela Raju.