News for 'employee benefits'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Infosys shoots off stern missive to staff on moonlighting

Infosys shoots off stern missive to staff on moonlighting

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Infosys has shot off a missive to its employees, asserting that dual employment or 'moonlighting' is not permitted, and has warned that any violation of contract clauses will trigger disciplinary action "which could even lead to termination of employment". "No two timing - no moonlighting!" India's second largest IT services company said in a strong and firm message to employees on Monday. Put simply, moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time.

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India scored high on financial health, strong reputation and utilisation of the latest technologies. Others in the top 10 list are Samsung, Amazon, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, IBM, Dell, ITC and TCS.

Ratan Tata seeks data on train accidents, details of preventive steps

Ratan Tata seeks data on train accidents, details of preventive steps

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The accident data would be taken up at the next Kaya Kalp meeting.

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

What matters is the culture and the atmosphere of the workplace, and whether employees get treated fairly. 'It is also important for the employee to feel s/he is part of a winning team,' Credit Suisse's Mickey Doshi tells Niraj Bhatt.

US clearly denying visas to Indians: Chamber of Commerce

US clearly denying visas to Indians: Chamber of Commerce

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

US Chamber of Commerce official says the pattern of visa denials is quite clear.

TDS imposed on gifts to social media influencers, free samples to doctors

TDS imposed on gifts to social media influencers, free samples to doctors

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

According to the CBDT, if a social media influencer retains a product from the manufacturing company after using for the purpose of rendering service, then it will be treated as a benefit/perquisite under newly-introduced Section 194R of the IT Act.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

EPFO to provide all benefits through e-mode by September

EPFO to provide all benefits through e-mode by September

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

EPFO is also contemplating providing permanent or universal account number to it all active members by October this year.

'Apple, FB to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs'

'Apple, FB to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

he popular social networking site recently began covering egg freezing, while the technology giant would start in January, spokespeople for the companies told NBC News.

Govt to give pension to families who lost earning members to Covid

Govt to give pension to families who lost earning members to Covid

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The government on Saturday announced a string of measures, including a pension for dependents of those having lost their lives due to COVID-19, among other benefits for the families who lost their earning members to the pandemic.

90% of workers in India expect pay rise this year

90% of workers in India expect pay rise this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Workers' expectations around the pay rises this year have skyrocketed in India, with 90 per cent of people interviewed are looking for a hike in salary, a report said on Monday. In India, 90 per cent of workers interviewed expect a pay rise this year and on average, close to 20 per cent of the employees surveyed are anticipating an increase of 4-6 per cent, followed by 19 per cent anticipating a 10-12 per cent hike, ADP Research Institute's - People at Work 2023: A Global Workforce View - report revealed. The report revealed that in India, 78 per cent of workers received a pay rise last year, and the hikes averaged 4-6 per cent.

IT industry logged 25% attrition in FY22, trend to continue: Report

IT industry logged 25% attrition in FY22, trend to continue: Report

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Indian IT industry recorded 25.2 per cent employee attrition in FY22 and that pain will continue as it loses talent to other industries, said a report by TeamLease. The attrition in the contract staffing industry is predicted to touch at least 50 per cent in FY23 compared to 49 per cent in FY22, said the report called 'Brain Drain: Tackling the great talent exodus in IT sector'. Company policies, payment and work flexibility is making talent move, as non-technology firms step up demand. "Tech talent in non-tech companies will see 3X growth in the coming years, opening up approx 1 million new tech jobs by 2025.

Your I-T Returns Questions Answered!

Your I-T Returns Questions Answered!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

rediffGURUS Hardik Parikh, Tejas Chokshi, Mihir Tanna and Sanjeev Govila answer your tax related queries.

TCS to hire over 1.25 lakh in FY24

TCS to hire over 1.25 lakh in FY24

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In a multi-year first, the country's largest software exporter TCS on Monday reported a marginal decline in its overall employees for the December 2022 quarter but announced that it will be hiring over 1.25 lakh staff in FY24. The software firm posted a decline of 2,197 people in its employee base for the October-December period to 6.13 lakh. The Tata group company, however, made it clear that this was due to the higher hiring done over the last 18 months, and not driven by the demand environment.

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The UK has relaxed its immigration rules giving greater flexibility to students and businesses that employ and sponsor international migrants.

Grim reality 'sinks in' for sacked Twitter India staff

Grim reality 'sinks in' for sacked Twitter India staff

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Humiliation and uncertainty are the words to describe the situation, says one of the many Twitter India staff who was handed a pink slip on Friday. That the laying off was perhaps on expected lines or that the microblogging platform itself erupted in support from 'Tweeple' or emphatic outsiders did not make things less painful, says another ex-employee. For scores of Twitter India staff, the grim reality of large scale firings -- that also coincides with the dreaded layoff winter -- is just about 'sinking in', days after popular platform was taken over by the world's richest man Elon Musk.

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Be clear about when you're working and when you're off the clock, and stick to the boundaries you have set around when you're willing to respond to messages or calls, suggests Amanda Day, Director of People Enablement at Remote.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

The pension dilemma: Ring in the old, out with the new?

The pension dilemma: Ring in the old, out with the new?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

With organisations like the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which is a front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, telling Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman they want OPS back, the government is in a bind, report Shiva Rajora and Aditi Phadnis.

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

In the last 12 months, over 7,500 Indians have applied for a resident permit.

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Planning For Higher Pension Under EPS?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Remember, pension from EPS will be taxable at slab rate, reducing the post-tax income for people who remain in the higher tax brackets after retirement.

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.

Genpact CEO: 'We are investing $600 million over three years in AI'

Genpact CEO: 'We are investing $600 million over three years in AI'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'AI is not a new thing for us. We started our AI journey in 2015.'

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Getting Laid Off? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Companies today are taking a very fashionable way to reduce their workforce. Instead of the outright firing of employees, an alternative approach that some companies are using is the passive-aggressive method which is both deliberate and accidental, points out corporate lawyer Ishanee Sharma.

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The new 'Form 5' has been brought for the benefit of pensioners and it will record all information on the basis of self-attestation by the individual concerned, said Sanjay Kothari, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pension.

'Employees will save 3 per cent tax on ESOPs'

'Employees will save 3 per cent tax on ESOPs'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The abolition of fringe benefit tax will help employees save 3 per cent on their employee stock option plan.

Auto industry Q2 preview: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

Auto industry Q2 preview: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Automobile manufacturers are likely to report strong numbers for the September quarter of Financial Year 2023-24 (Q2 FY24), riding on growth across segments and offset by a marginal drop in overall two-wheeler (2W) volumes. Higher average selling price (ASP) year-on-year (YoY), which was necessitated by price hikes taken by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and an improved product mix will also aid revenues and margins. Moreover, commodity prices are down on a YoY basis, leading to higher margins in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda).

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

Quota in promotion of persons with benchmark disabilities fixed at 4%

Quota in promotion of persons with benchmark disabilities fixed at 4%

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Reservation in promotion shall be applicable in the cadres in which the element of direct recruitment, if any, does not exceed 75 per cent, it said.

Finance Bill passed in LS with 64 amendments

Finance Bill passed in LS with 64 amendments

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2023 with 64 official amendments, including the one that seeks withdrawal of long-term tax benefits on certain categories of debt mutual funds and another for setting up the GST Appelate Tribunal. The Finance Bill that gives effect to tax proposals for fiscal year starting April 1 was passed without a discussion amidst ruckus by opposition members demanding a JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) probe into the allegations against the Adani group of companies. While moving the bill for passage and consideration, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the setting up of a committee under finance secretary to look into pension issues of government employees.

Survey ranks top 10 employers in India, Infy at No.8

Survey ranks top 10 employers in India, Infy at No.8

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The top driver for the Indian workforce while choosing an employer are salary and employee benefits, followed by work-life balance and job security.

Government weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani, alleges Rahul

Government weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rahul accuses govt of weakening HAL to benefit Anil Ambani while Sitharaman said doubts raised over HAL contracts are misleading.

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's new role

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's new role

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Starbucks' new Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan has said he will work as a barista once a month in stores to stay close to the company's culture, customers, challenges and opportunities.

CBDT chief expects 'fabulous' response to revamped I-T regime

CBDT chief expects 'fabulous' response to revamped I-T regime

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The benefit of the revamped I-T regime will percolate down to every section of the taxpayer and the government expects a 'fabulous' response to it, a top Income Tax official said on Friday. The 2023-24 Budget has proposed changes to the new optional tax regime which provides that no tax would be levied on annual income of up to Rs 7 lakh. It also allowed taxpayers to claim standard deduction of Rs 50,000 -- a move seen as a push for the salaried class to switch to the new tax regime where no exemptions on investments are provided.

Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Amid birth control talks, Sikkim declares incentives to have more kids

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The chief minister said his government has already provided 365 days maternity leave to women in service and 30 days paternity leave to male employees to encourage them to raise babies.

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Farmers with land sizes less than 0.01 hectare have an average annual income of Rs 54732 and annual consumption of Rs 61296, thereby, a debt of Rs 6564 each year. Compare this with the minimum pay for a government employee, says Devanik Saha.

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

Marsh to offer 'terror' cover to firms

Marsh to offer 'terror' cover to firms

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

With India targeting $150 billion foreign investment in infrastructure sector, world's leading risk management and insurance broking firm Marsh Inc is all set to expand its activities in the country.