News for 'Human Resources'

'Workforce Aspirations Are Changing'

'Workforce Aspirations Are Changing'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It is not that employee work is not happening if you don't see it.'

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

A White Paper issued by the government on its human resources said China, the fastest developing nation and the world's top manufacturing giant, has 'a vast reservoir of human resources'.

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked the AIIMS director to constitute the board and submit a report to it in two weeks.

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

What humans have -- that no machine can mimic -- is the ability to foster positive and authentic relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, says Job Van Der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote.

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Over Rs 946 cr allocated to CBI in Budget 2023

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The agency received Rs 911 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2022-23, which was later decreased to Rs 906.59 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Wipro's Q1 net profit rises 4.6% to Rs 3,003.2 cr; revenue falls 3.8%

Wipro's Q1 net profit rises 4.6% to Rs 3,003.2 cr; revenue falls 3.8%

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

IT major Wipro on Friday posted a 4.6 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter at Rs 3,003.2 crore. The Q1 FY25 revenue of the Bengaluru-headquartered firm, however, fell 3.8 per cent to Rs 21,963.8 crore.

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) continued to be the most sought after sector by job-seekers, a study by the human resources services firm CIEL HR Services said on Thursday. Mumbai topped the list with the highest job demand in the FMCG segment while Masters in Business Administration degree was the most preferred qualification by employers. "For freshers and mid-level employees, the sector is perceived to be offering the most promising job prospects," the study said.

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The two anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited were launched by Neeta Chaudhari, wife of Chief of Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Ministry of Education was renamed as the HRD ministry in 1985 during the tenure of then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Hilton has also hired Mallika Rao Bedi, former head of human resources at Oberoi and Trident Gurugram, as its regional head of human resources (Asia Pacific).

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The docking was achieved after a series of maneuvers, including a trial attempt on January 12. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft. This technology is crucial for achieving complex mission objectives that require multiple rocket launches.

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'Both international cooperation and self-reliance will now acquire new purpose.'

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five people, including one who holds a PhD in human resources, have been arrested from Gurgaon for allegedly duping over 500 people of Rs 7.5 crore on the pretext of providing them jobs in leading multi-national companies, Delhi Police said on Friday.

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Human resource outsourcing services are expected to touch a volume of $25.4 billion by year-end, fuelled mainly by mid-sized North American and European companies, says an Everest Research Institute's Human Resources Outsourcing Annual Report. Growth will also be aided by reduction in transition costs and timeframes by existing suppliers, along with promotion of standardised offerings.

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2019 has announced the top 100 universities across categories.

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Amid a rise in monkey pox cases globally, the Centre on Thursday asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India's preparedness against the disease.

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'When I called the HR department, they abused me.'

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released its ranking of national institutes for 2018.

WEF: Trump tells businesses to manufacture in US or face tariffs

WEF: Trump tells businesses to manufacture in US or face tariffs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday addressed the World Economic Forum where he offered business leaders low taxes if they manufacture their products in the US, while threatening them with tariffs if they don't. Addressing the forum's Annual Meeting in Davos through video conferencing, Trump also said he is going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down oil prices and asserted that if prices come down Russia-Ukraine war will end immediately.

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India's information technology (IT) sector will witness subdued hiring in 2023-24 as macro uncertainties impact demand environment, with clients either taking a pause on spend or stopping discretionary spend, say human resource experts. To begin with, unlike earlier years, the three large IT players TCS, HCLTech, and Wipro have not provided any new hiring targets for the financial year. And Wipro has said that its hiring target will depend on the demand environment.

'Employees Aren't Use-And-Throw Objects'

'Employees Aren't Use-And-Throw Objects'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'You think: Did I fail the people I had to let go? Did I promise something I couldn't deliver? That day (when we had to sack 70 people) will stay with me.'

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

10 Indian college dropouts who turned out just fine

10 Indian college dropouts who turned out just fine

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Smriti Irani, the new minister of human resource development, hasn't completed her graduation and yet achieved success in life. Here are some other people who have chosen similar paths.

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

They were called to the special cell office in the afternoon and questioned till late evening, a Delhi police source said.

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma.

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

References to freedom fighter and India's first education minister Azad have been removed from the new class 11 political science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'Our vision is to become a GenAI managed services provider.'

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The government may save over Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion) on capital and revenue expenditure allocated towards new schemes in the FY25 Budget that are yet to be implemented.

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

150 Kerala docs, nurses help Mumbai fight COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'There is no place in Kerala like Mumbai. This is a huge city with 30 million people and slums'

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases this time so far needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, the Centre said on Monday and asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Our vision for the future includes the creation of an active ecosystem, human space flight, a human space station.'

IT Firms Shift To Off-Campus Hiring

IT Firms Shift To Off-Campus Hiring

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'Both campuses and talent should brace for a low-velocity campus hiring season that might extend into the off-campus period.'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

How exit interviews can help companies

How exit interviews can help companies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

When one of your employees decides to move on, use a carefully designed exit interview to involve him in defining the problems and generating solutions.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'