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WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Keep the meetings short, understand that everyone has a different schedule and life style, advises Indira Ramachandra, chief human resources officer, AscentHR

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

India Inc likely to give 7.3% average salary hike in 2021

India Inc likely to give 7.3% average salary hike in 2021

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Companies in India are expected to dole out an average increment of 7.3 per cent to employees this year amid faster-than-expected economic recovery and revival in business and consumer confidence, according to a survey. The first phase of the 2021 Workforce and Increment Trends Survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP) also said the average increment this year will be higher than 4.4 per cent seen in 2020 but lower than 8.6 per cent given by companies in 2019. As many as 92 per cent companies that participated in the survey plan to give an increment in 2021 compared to only 60 per cent last year.

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.

Speed hiring catches fancy: 12 minutes and hired or fired

Speed hiring catches fancy: 12 minutes and hired or fired

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

It's aimed at new-age sectors like e-commerce and other startups so that they can spend less time in their recruitment processes

From 0 to 100 in 8.19 seconds!

From 0 to 100 in 8.19 seconds!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

And the top speed of Benelli TNT 300 is 158 km/hr.

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the power, higher the incentive and most electric two-wheelers running on Indian roads use low power and fast charging batteries.

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.

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.

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Why settle for $400-500 million when you can make a billion or even more? That, in a nutshell, is why Krishna Kumar, 43, and Kashyap Dalal, 40, co-founders of Bengaluru-based edtech firm Simplilearn, one of the big players in the segment, sold a 51 per cent stake to Blackstone instead of selling 100 per cent as close competitor and rival Great Learning chose to do.

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

New heads for HR and BPO.

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'

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.

M&M bags best employer award

M&M bags best employer award

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

M&M has been declared as the 'Employer Brand of the Year' for 2007-08 at Asia Pacific HRM Congress.

Talgo clocks 180 kmph with full coaches

Talgo clocks 180 kmph with full coaches

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Next phase of trial will be conducted on Delhi-Mumbai route

Dry run for COVID-19 immunisation drive in 4 states next week

Dry run for COVID-19 immunisation drive in 4 states next week

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Each state will plan it in two districts and preferably in five different session-type settings -- district hospital, community health centre or primary health care centre, urban site, private health facility and rural outreach.

TCS is looking for 'talent on the cloud'

TCS is looking for 'talent on the cloud'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The company is also looking at creating an algorithm-based talent marketplace and an internal gig workers' community. Talent Cloud will be powered by Algo Talent Development, enabling associates to move across different technologies and industry domains.

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.

Revealed! Why Infosys is hiring freshers in lockdown

Revealed! Why Infosys is hiring freshers in lockdown

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The IT firm will soon initiate discussions with colleges to start the process from September.

7 Tips for a POWERFUL CV

7 Tips for a POWERFUL CV

Rediff.com19 May 2021

An effective resume is as much about the company you are trying to impress as it is about you, points out S J Raj, senior vice president, HR Operations, Newgen Software.

6 tips to crack your first online interview

6 tips to crack your first online interview

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It is important to find a room with optimal lighting, preferably near a window or a blank wall where YOU are the only point of focus.

Shopian encounter: DNA samples of 3 killed match with Rajouri families

Shopian encounter: DNA samples of 3 killed match with Rajouri families

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asked whether the three men were indeed labourers, as claimed by their families, and not involved in terrorist activities, the J-K Police said it is a matter of further investigation. On July 18, the Army had claimed three terrorists were killed in Amshipura village in the higher reaches of south Kashmir's Shopian.

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

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.

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.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

This is expected to benefit subcontractor firms such as Manpower Group, Randstad, Adecco, Kelly Services, Allegis Global Solutions and a host of other boutique staffing firms which supply skilled manpower to technology companies in the US.

DD to launch 24-hr news channel on Nov 3

DD to launch 24-hr news channel on Nov 3

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Doordarshan will launch a 24-hour news channel from November 3 this year with the Union Cabinet on Friday clearing a proposal for starting the channel by closing the DD Metro.

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

These are India's top 15 BPO employers

These are India's top 15 BPO employers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The survey conducted by Dataquest, India's leading IT magazine, consists of two parts: HR round and employee satisfaction.

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Moreover, Assocham warned that the phenomenon is likely to hurt Brand India and impact the country's tourism

Beast of a bike!

Beast of a bike!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The new TVS Apache RTR 200 is faster than its smaller siblings and more comfortable too. The bike is a well-engineered complete package and is offered with an attractive price, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

38% Internet users in India clock 8.2 hr a week

38% Internet users in India clock 8.2 hr a week

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Around 38 per cent of all Internet users in India are 'heavy users' and on an average spend about 8.2 hrs per week on the Internet, according to the, I-Cube 2006 report by the Internet And Mobile Association of India and IMRB International.

Tips for a ROCKING career in IT/BPO sector

Tips for a ROCKING career in IT/BPO sector

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Useful tips on how to make a great career in the IT and BPO sector.

Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Car comes in two variants - 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A rise in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and mortality has been observed in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand, indicating the pandemic is moving eastwards, the Union health ministry said.