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Top 10 job skills in demand now

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Experts at coding, Web development, and digital marketing, will be on every organisation's hiring list, points out Narayan Mahadevan.

9 steps to overcome fear and feel confident

9 steps to overcome fear and feel confident

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Tell yourself that nothing is worth losing sleep over and every opportunity leads to growth and learning.

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said that India is facing a health crisis that has led to a sudden stop of the economy.

Over 50 mn Indians lack handwashing access: Study

Over 50 mn Indians lack handwashing access: Study

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, more than 50 million persons in each country were estimated to be without handwashing access, according to the study.

About time everyone learns to treat women with respect: Rahul on #MeToo

About time everyone learns to treat women with respect: Rahul on #MeToo

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

He also said he is happy that the space for those who don't treat women with respect and dignity is closing.

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The ability to collaborate with your team and unlock synergies towards a common goal while operating from a remote location is one of the top and evergreen skills you can highlight on your resume.

How to keep your employees happy

How to keep your employees happy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Great work needs to be recognised and rewarded.

'We are on week to week business planning'

'We are on week to week business planning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The fundamentals look strong, but we will have to see if they translate into actual demand.' 'Because the April-May marriage season didn't see much sales due to the lockdown.'

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A committee has been set up to look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace in Allahabad high court, its bench in Lucknow and district courts across the state.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

'People won't vote Yogi out over handling of Covid'

'People won't vote Yogi out over handling of Covid'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

'The Covid situation is like demonetisation.' 'People were upset with the government initially, but eventually they voted for the BJP again.'

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India Inc needs to tighten norms against sexual harassment at work.

Employees in India face increased burnout during pandemic

Employees in India face increased burnout during pandemic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

India came out top with over 41 per cent of workers citing the lack of separation between work and personal life as negatively impacting their wellbeing, resulting in increased stress levels.

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The matter is also being inquired by ScoopWhoop's Internal Complaints Committee.

Shocking! What 16 minutes of sleep can do to your job

Shocking! What 16 minutes of sleep can do to your job

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

According to a survey, employees who slept 16 minutes less than usual experienced more cognitive issues at work the next day.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Is Indian economy in recovery mode?

Is Indian economy in recovery mode?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indicating a faster-than-expected recovery, remittances from migrant labourers and the number of first-time EPFO registrations have crossed the pre-lockdown levels in September, according to a report. Another silver lining is the massive 60 per cent increase in the number of Jan Dhan accounts to over 41 crore and the balances in them, which also indicate the fall in crimes during the lockdown months, SBI Research said in a report on Tuesday. After a significant reduction in remittances due to the lockdown in April, it improved in June and July, and the numbers in September have crossed the pre-pandemic level in February.

'Shyama was very good looking'

'Shyama was very good looking'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over. During those days, we formed working relationships that lasted beyond the workplace.' Waheeda Rehman pays rich tribute to her late co-star.

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ending all uncertainty over the trial in the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Thursday sent back the case to the judge who was hearing it for two years.

India moving towards a mobile workforce

India moving towards a mobile workforce

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Traditional office is rapidly giving way to a highly mobile workplace of the future.

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace

115 Shramik trains have ferried 1 lakh migrants so far: Railways

115 Shramik trains have ferried 1 lakh migrants so far: Railways

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Till Tuesday night, the national transporter had run 88 trains for the migrant workers who were stranded at their workplaces due to the coronavirus lockdown and wishing to go back to their homes. Each special train has 24 coaches, each with a capacity of 72 seats. But the national transporter is allowing only 54 persons in a coach to maintain social distancing norms by not allotting the middle berth to any passenger.

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.

'Grab all the opportunities that come your way'

'Grab all the opportunities that come your way'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

In 1993, Rochelle Chhabra joined Streax as an R&D employee. Today, she heads their professional division.

Investors force Uber CEO Kalanick out

Investors force Uber CEO Kalanick out

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Kalanick, in a statement, said he has "accepted a group of investors' request to step aside so that Uber can go back to building rather than be distracted with another fight".

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

Dhananjay Munde 3rd Maha minister to test Covid positive

Dhananjay Munde 3rd Maha minister to test Covid positive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Munde, a Nationalist Congress Party leader, had attended a state cabinet meeting earlier this week and taken part in the Nationalist Congress Party's foundation day event two days ago in Mumbai.

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and M R Shah said industries and employees need each other and they should sit together to arrive at a settlement on the issue of payment of wages.

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The harmful side effects of what we call 'management toxicity' are affecting more and more Indians,' note Jeffrey Pfeffer and M Muneer.

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Go beyond your college classroom. Take part in fests. Pursue an internship, says Abhishek Ajmera.

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.

57% of Indian execs report high stress

57% of Indian execs report high stress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Fifty-seven per cent of workers in the corporate sector in India reported an increase in stress over the last two years, a survey has said.

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

SHOCKING! 82% Indians suffer from stress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

According to a well-being survey, mental stress levels for people working at offices and factories have increased substantially in India this year due to economic slowdown.

India, China going through 'unprecedented' situation: Jaishankar

India, China going through 'unprecedented' situation: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Speaking at a virtual conference of the World Economic Forum, the external affairs minister, at the same time, said the border row happens to be one part of the larger issue of how India and China adjust to each other when both are rising.

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Speaking at the International Judicial Conference 2020 'Judiciary and the Changing World', Kovind said the apex court has led 'progressive social transformation' and referred to the two decades old Vishaka guidelines for preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace and the recent direction that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings.

Covid-19: MGNREGS funds fast drying up as demand surges

Covid-19: MGNREGS funds fast drying up as demand surges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Almost 63 per cent of the increased allocation of around Rs 1.01 trillion has been spent in the first five months of 2020-21.

When President Pranab made Santa's day

When President Pranab made Santa's day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Christmas came two months earlier for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Santa Claus's official workplace, Rovaneimi, Finland and met him in person.

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

5 simple habits to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Manoj Jain tells you how to fight stress and find peace in your daily lives.