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Mohandas pai to head HR

Mohandas pai to head HR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

TCS scraps anniversary hikes, to follow industry norm of annual raise

TCS scraps anniversary hikes, to follow industry norm of annual raise

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The IT major will give an anniversary hike for lateral hires as they complete a year at the company. And, these employees were entitled to the annual salary revision that followed the anniversary hikes.

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'He continued firing with the other hand with the AK-47.' 'He was hit in the neck and shoulder, but did not let go of the terrorist.' On Republic Day, Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh of the J&K Police was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for eliminating three Pakistani terrorists.

Summer jobs in programming, HR & more

Summer jobs in programming, HR & more

Rediff.com14 May 2010

On the lookout for a summer job? check these vacancies out!

Reserve Bank rolls out HR reforms

Reserve Bank rolls out HR reforms

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Winds of change are blowing across Mumbai's Mint Road.

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Festive delight for employees as firms begin to roll back salary cuts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

HR experts estimate that up to 70 per cent companies in the manufacturing and services space including sectors like auto components, edutech and construction equipment are looking to restore the salary cuts over the next couple of months.

Recipe: Bring in 2021 with this amazing dessert

Recipe: Bring in 2021 with this amazing dessert

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Make the first day of 2021 a little more sweeter with this Brazilian dessert.

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

6 Skills Managers WANT From You

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Organisations today are more focused on candidates' skills that will not only add business value to the organisation but also help them thrive.

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The best possible way to deal with job uncertainty is accepting the fact that it could happen to anyone and if it does, then it is important to work on a multi-pronged strategy on how to get through it in the best possible manner, advises Sumit Sabharwal.

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Railway Board restructuring gets green flag

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The board will now be headed by Vinod Kumar Yadav as chairman and CEO, and it will have four other members.

IA launches 24-hr helpline

IA launches 24-hr helpline

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Indian Airlines on Thursday said it had launched a 24-hour helpline number to minimise the likely inconvenience to its passengers on account of adverse weather conditions during the months of December and January.

Pandemic: Reskilling is the buzzword at Infosys

Pandemic: Reskilling is the buzzword at Infosys

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

For Krish Shankar, executive vice-president & group head of human resource (HR) development at Infosys, the defining moment of the pandemic on the HR department has been the importance that reskilling and learning have managed to get. For Infosys, the focus on reskilling started three to four years back as business saw a shift towards digital, and the pandemic has really brought the importance of reskilling to the fore. "In the past, certification courses or taking up an e-learning course was just a way towards promotion, and was not taken too seriously.

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

What do you do when you've lost your job during the lockdown and are unable to get another one? Get expert advice from HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'

Pandemic boom to layoff season: How Big Tech, start-ups got it wrong

Pandemic boom to layoff season: How Big Tech, start-ups got it wrong

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta, summed it up well as he explained the reason for the company sacking 13 per cent of its employees. He said no one predicted that the boom for digital services during the Covid pandemic would die out. "Many people predicted this would be a permanent acceleration that would continue even after the pandemic ended.

IT panel suggests HR fund

IT panel suggests HR fund

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

GJM will give 12-hr relaxation to schools to evacuate students

GJM will give 12-hr relaxation to schools to evacuate students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Tamang said, "All schools in Darjeeling will be given relaxation for 12 hours on June 23 to evacuate students from the city."

5 Reasons You've Not Landed A Dream Job

5 Reasons You've Not Landed A Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Instead of applying for jobs based on salary, you need to focus on what you are good at and what your core skills are, suggests Harsh Bharwani, CEO and MD, Jetking Infotrain.

Is WFH leading to Social Loafing?

Is WFH leading to Social Loafing?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A vast majority of employees do just the bare minimum that ensures they escape censure or reprimand, such that they are seen to be doing their bit, without coming in the cross-hairs of the HR team for under-performance, observes Sandeep Goyal, managing director, Rediffusion.

5 Soft Skills To Boost Your Career

5 Soft Skills To Boost Your Career

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With the growing talent pool, professionals must keep pushing their limits to stay relevant.

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Dalit rights body in US accuses Google of being casteist, a hostile workplace

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A US-based Dalit civil rights organisation on Thursday accused Google of having a casteist and hostile workplace practices.

Some trying to dent nation's image over human rights: Modi

Some trying to dent nation's image over human rights: Modi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Though Modi did not name any person or organisation, the ruling BJP has been critical of a section of human rights groups, including those with a global presence, for allegedly highlighting cases of HR violations selectively and in a one-sided manner to target the government.

Australia's Paine steps down as Test cricket captain after texting scandal

Australia's Paine steps down as Test cricket captain after texting scandal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tim Paine stepped down as Australia Test cricket captain on Friday for sending inappropriate text messages to a female co-worker, although an investigation by governing body Cricket Australia exonerated him of any breach of its code of conduct.

IT firms are still hiring freshers

IT firms are still hiring freshers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Our focus on fresher induction is high, given that they come in with certain advantages.' 'They do not have an unlearning process as seen in senior employees.'

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The one common thread that we see across these jobs is that they are all highly human-centric, points out Ramesh Kumar.

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

"Crossing that 'Lakshman rekha' many times, this is especially more worrisome," the judge, who has recently been elevated to the top court, said.

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

What WFH is doing to office 'time-pass'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The centrality of idle office chitchat has only recently come to be acknowledged by executives as they jettison their access cards and work from home in larger numbers, notes Kanika Datta.

Want a career in HR management?

Want a career in HR management?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The International Management Institute, New Delhi, invites applications for its two-year full time Post-graduate Programme in Human Resource Management.

5 HOT jobs in demand during the lockdown

5 HOT jobs in demand during the lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

These jobs saw a surge in demand in April, according to TimesJobs' latest report.

Lamborghini's stunning Roadster zooms at 330 km/hr!

Lamborghini's stunning Roadster zooms at 330 km/hr!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Lamborghini's super car the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster stormed the runway during a high-speed demonstration to mark the automaker's 50th anniversary at Miami International Airport.

Want an MA in HR management?

Want an MA in HR management?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

The School of Management and Labour Studies of the Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, invites applications for its Master of Arts Programme in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations.

How to get an internship at Ernst and Young

How to get an internship at Ernst and Young

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

An internship at EY is a dream come true for finance graduates, MBA, CA, and commerce students, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Some people even boldly ask for a 100% increase in the salary.'

As projects get delayed, bench staff at IT firms rise

As projects get delayed, bench staff at IT firms rise

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

As enterprises halt ongoing projects or cancel them, all staffers working on such projects are placed on the bench. In some cases, IT firms have to reduce billable staffers in a project as clients ask for scaling down support, leading to rise in reserved employees.

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The new definition under the Code of Wages, 2019, includes three components: basic pay, dearness allowance and retention payment.

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

How To Land A Dream Job: 5 Tips

How To Land A Dream Job: 5 Tips

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

What matters most is how resilient you are in an ever changing world, advises Sarita Digumarti, chief learning officer, UNext Learning.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The World Intellectual Property Organistion (Wipo)'s Worldwide Academy on Saturday urged the Indian industries to invest heavily in human resource development in the field of intellectual property.