News for 'Manpower'

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

No coercive steps against Delhi slum dwellers: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The top court on August 31 had directed the removal of around 48,000 slum dwellings along the railway tracks in Delhi within three months and said there shall not be any kind of political interference in execution of the plan.

India needs 50-cr skilled workers by 2022

India needs 50-cr skilled workers by 2022

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The directorate general of employment and training, ministry of labour and employment and government of India has recently launched the modular employable skills scheme to provide more employement.

6 START-UP ideas you can launch from HOME

6 START-UP ideas you can launch from HOME

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Rohit Gawli, CEO, Lokal Kitchen, a food-tech company, tells you how to start a business from the comfort of your home.

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'What has gained prominence are 'human' skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, as well as attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving.'

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The hit to economic activity will be mostly confined to the first quarter. And a third wave, if it materialises, is unlikely to be hugely disruptive for the economy, predicts T T Ram Mohan.

'Private equity can transform banks'

'Private equity can transform banks'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Facilitating conversion of well-run NBFCs into banks is urgently needed.'

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Assam plans survey to identify indigenous Muslim population

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

As per the plans, the survey will be conducted to identify people of four communities -- Goria, Moria, Desi and Jolah of the tea tribes -- considered as indigenous.

Indian job sector set to boom from 2010

Indian job sector set to boom from 2010

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

India has once again emerged as the most optimistic nation in terms of hiring plans for the next three months and the recruitment pace is expected to return to the pre-recession level in the new year, global staffing services firm Manpower says.

Job prospects bright in India's hospitality sector

Job prospects bright in India's hospitality sector

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Hiring prospects in the hospitality sector look bright as a large number of employers are expected to increase their workforce considerably in the coming months, global staffing services firm Manpower says.

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

COVID-19 crisis: Curfew in Maharashtra from Monday midnight

COVID-19 crisis: Curfew in Maharashtra from Monday midnight

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said curfew will be imposed in the entire state from Monday midnight as the fight against coronavirus has reached a "turning point".

SAIL workforce to shrink by 20,000 by 2012

SAIL workforce to shrink by 20,000 by 2012

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The company, which had earlier this month slashed prices of its products by up to Rs 2,000 a tonne, said it may remain steady.

22 Indians charged in Singapore for false salary information

22 Indians charged in Singapore for false salary information

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The 10 people from a group of 22 Indian nationals faces upto seven weeks in jail after they pleaded guilty on Tuesday.

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The company stated that it was taking steps for cost rationalisation across all businesses to maintain liquidity and due to a prolonged slowdown it had to take a few tough measures.

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The government must provide more funds to enable the armed forces to fight and win tomorrow's wars,' states Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Madam Raksha Mantri: Where's the money for guns, submarines, warships?

Madam Raksha Mantri: Where's the money for guns, submarines, warships?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'An expanding army, rising salaries due to the 7th pay commission, and raised pensions due to OROP are consuming money at the cost of badly needed bulletproof jackets, rifles, artillery, submarines, warships and fighter aircraft,' notes Ajai Shukla.

New farm laws a major boost for FPOs

New farm laws a major boost for FPOs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The reforms will help FPOs procure directly from farmers, something that they have been pressing for long.

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The home minister also said that the government is committed to protecting the sovereignty and security of the country.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Jan-Mar 2015

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Jan-Mar 2015

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Opportunities for job seekers are expected to grow even better in 2015 with employers in India being most optimistic on hiring, says a report.

India Inc has strongest hiring plans for next 3 months

India Inc has strongest hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday also said that hiring activities are picking up in some sectors on the hopes of 'business sentiment turning positive in anticipation of a stable government coming to the helm'.

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

He asked the people to shun the argument that they 'want to enjoy before the third wave of coronavirus' and stressed that there should be no compromise in following COVID-19 protocols.

Temporary jobs: New mantra for employers

Temporary jobs: New mantra for employers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

"Temporary recruitment may overtake permanent in the short-term, with employers preferring the flexibility of being able to add or remove staff from their payrolls as needed," Manpower India Managing Director Naresh Malhan said. Citing the global economic turmoil, many employers around the globe are trying to find ways for containing costs and are cautious about hiring decisions by making do with the people they have.

SAIL staff to fall by 7,000 in FY'10

SAIL staff to fall by 7,000 in FY'10

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Domestic steel giant SAIL sees its workforce shrinking by up to 7,000 this fiscal as it continues with the rationalisation of manpower aimed at reducing employee cost by Rs 3,50,000 crore (Rs 3,500 billion) per annum.

Mukesh Ambani all set to buy Biyani's Future Retail

Mukesh Ambani all set to buy Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

There is immense pressure on Biyani to go ahead with the RIL offer after FRL defaulted on its interest payments of Rs 100 crore on July 22.

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J-K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers and their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case,' Mufti tweeted in English and Urdu.

How much salary hike do you expect this year?

How much salary hike do you expect this year?

Rediff.com6 May 2009

In the light of the current economic slowdown, what raise do you expect?

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Ficci draws up the roadmap for Unlock 3.0

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The industry chamber is in favour of reopening schools and educational institutions, allowing foreign carriers to operate, permitting usage of restaurants and eateries in hotels, opening up of cinemas and multiplexes, and reopening metro rail services.

India Inc's hiring plans lowest since '05

India Inc's hiring plans lowest since '05

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Global slowdown has dampened hiring prospects of India Inc, causing its outlook to hit the lowest ebb, with only 19 per cent employers having positive recruitment plans in the next three months, according to global staffing services firm Manpower.

Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed its regret to announce the cancellation of Yatra 2020,' the SASB said in a statement.

Getting a green card in Denmark

Getting a green card in Denmark

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Here's how you can get a permanent stay or a green card in Denmark.

Hiring? India most optimistic

Hiring? India most optimistic

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Indian companies are most bullish about their hiring plans, when compared to any other country, but might turn more cautious over the next three months amid global slowdown, global staffing services firm Manpower said on Tuesday.

India too see big drop in hiring: Survey

India too see big drop in hiring: Survey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The pace of hiring is likely to slow across the world and there will be significant decline in employment outlook in countries like India, Singapore and Taiwan in the coming three months, according to a global staffing services firm Manpower.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Chennai oil spill: Over 90% of clean-up work over, says Centre

Chennai oil spill: Over 90% of clean-up work over, says Centre

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

It also expressed confidence that the cleaning operation will be finished in a couple of days.

8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave as Kuwait approves expat quota bill

8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave as Kuwait approves expat quota bill

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

According to the bill, Indians should not exceed 15 per cent of the population.

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

The manpower requirement will be met with the officers from FMC (both cadre and deputation) and by new hiring.

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The parlours and salons falling under the COVID-19 containment zones did not open.