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Delhi: 5-star hotel employee molested by senior, fired for complaining

Delhi: 5-star hotel employee molested by senior, fired for complaining

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

On July 29, he called her for a birthday party, tried to disrobe her and even offered to get her the gifts she wanted, she alleged.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

64% employees trust robots more than managers

64% employees trust robots more than managers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

A survey conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace revealed that 82% employees think robots can do things better than their managers.

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Indian cyclists failed to enter the main round of the men's team pursuit event after finishing ninth in the qualifying round of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Reliance Jio test launched its services last December, but dates for commercial launch has not been announced.

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.

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

She further accused the EC of being biased and 'wrongly favouring' BJP leaders.

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

This goes a long way in creating an ethical organisation culture that in turn helps attract talent.

'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.

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.

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.

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

HR expert Varda Pendse, director, Cerebrus Consultants will take questions on how to deal with workplace issues on Friday, August 30, between 4 and 5 pm IST

US pay cheques processed in India

US pay cheques processed in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Summit HR Worldwide, a human resources business process outsourcing unit, has reached a significant milestone by processing one million US pay cheques from its Chennai centres, its chairman said on Monday.

Are you happy with your salary? Tell us!

Are you happy with your salary? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

What are your expectations for pay and promotion?

Maruti Suzuki India to hire 950 in next fiscal

Maruti Suzuki India to hire 950 in next fiscal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

At present, MSI has a staff strength of 7,500 employees. Enrollment in the next fiscal will be higher than the 800 people recruited this fiscal by the company.

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to several industry sources in the know, expenses towards deploying contractual staffer, which used to account 10 per cent of the overall billable employee cost at IT firms, has fallen to around 3 per cent. IT firms typically use the contractual workers from staffing solutions providers or subcontractors.

NTPC bags ISTD-FICCI award

NTPC bags ISTD-FICCI award

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

National Thermal Power Corporation has bagged the ISTD-FICCI Award for excellence in HR practices.

Downturn is the time to attract young talent: D&B

Downturn is the time to attract young talent: D&B

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Preeta Misra, head, financial education solutions, Dun & Bradstreet -- India, said, "The economic downturn has opened up opportunities for companies in India, as with the decrease in the attrition rate of employees, companies can now have the crucial talent they need. They can identify and build leaders for tomorrow and set up efficient internal processes in place to build the future growth."

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

NRIs making a beeline for the Indian job market

NRIs making a beeline for the Indian job market

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Over 15,000 NRI resumes have accumulated in the inboxes of headhunters, and the number is set to increase, say HR executives.

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'We are looking for ability to work in a global matrix organisation -- the ability to deal with ambiguity, flexibility to work in a changing environment, willingness to learn and be curious.'

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Global software major Microsoft is the 'most attractive employer' in India, while IT, telecom and ITes are the most preferred sectors by the workforce, a survey by HR services firm Randstad said.

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.

Employers may restructure your pay

Employers may restructure your pay

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The removal of the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) proposed in the Budget is being regarded as a welcome move for companies and may also provide them scope to restructure employee remuneration, HR experts said.

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.

Work culture bigger attraction than salary hike, says a survey

Work culture bigger attraction than salary hike, says a survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Good work culture has emerged as a bigger attraction than a salary hike, says a survey.

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.

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.

The future is here, and it's electric!

The future is here, and it's electric!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com drives the Mahindra Reva to Pune and comes away impressed with the electric car.

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.

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.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.