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Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Employees across segments, including those involved in specialised jobs such as technology, compliance and risk management, have started leaving the bank fold in hordes, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela tells you what you can do when you face such a situation.

Want To Ace At Work? Fix Your Digital Body Language

Want To Ace At Work? Fix Your Digital Body Language

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Positive digital communication is the new normal at work, explains Sonica Aron.

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The ongoing lockdown in force in other parts of the state will continue during which essential supplies like groceries, vegetables, fruits and milk will be available to the people.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

10 HOT Tech Careers

10 HOT Tech Careers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

From cloud computing to people analytics, most lucrative future jobs will be dominated by people with digital skills and expertise, explains Sarita Digumarti, chief learning officer, UNext Learning.

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'He continued firing with the other hand with the AK-47.' 'He was hit in the neck and shoulder, but did not let go of the terrorist.' On Republic Day, Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh of the J&K Police was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for eliminating three Pakistani terrorists.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

According to e-mails accessed by ANI, the Air India cabin crew supervisor had reportedly sent out emails on November 27 at around 1 pm to the head of the Inflight Service Department (IFSD), base operations in India, Lead HR head of IFSD, and head of the northern region of IFSD and of complaints (customer care), informing them about the incident.

4 Tips To Communicate Well At Work

4 Tips To Communicate Well At Work

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Communication is both a science and an art. And with a little planning and practice, everyone can play to their strengths and leverage this capability to their advantage, says Sonica Aron.

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Roles ranging from digital marketing to wealth management are some of the emerging roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, a job search app.

6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As the pandemic pushed employers to explore and adapt new ways to stay in the business, a survey has revealed that 6 out of 10 organisations have adopted 'work from home' policy post Covid-19 relaxations. Over 65 per cent of the employers have either introduced 'work from home' as a policy or are evaluating the same reflecting a maturity and the confidence in their employees, according to a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat. The survey was conducted online by Grant Thornton Bharat among 4,650 respondents across social media platforms.

Caste has no role in appointing temple priests, rules Madras HC

Caste has no role in appointing temple priests, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Madras high court has ruled that pedigree based on caste will have no role to play in the appointment of archakas (priests) in temples and allowed trustees to appoint any person well-versed and qualified to perform the puja as per the requirements of the temple Agama.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new performance car 'AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe' priced at Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom all India). The model is powered by a 4-litre engine, which produces a power of 612 hp. It is the 12th model available in India from the AMG performance car range of the company, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.

India, China military commanders hold over 12-hr-long talks

India, China military commanders hold over 12-hr-long talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

It is learnt that the Indian delegation insisted on a time-bound implementation of the agreement finalised during the extensive talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on September 10 on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) meet.

How to manage your team remotely

How to manage your team remotely

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Set deadlines, ensure a clear communication channel and show genuine interest in your employees.

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The first bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday set aside an order of the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department, which appointed a 'fit' person (thakkar) to administer the Ayodhya Mandapam run by Sri Ram Samaj in West Mambalam in Chennai.

During 11-hr military talks, India insists onus to disengage on China

During 11-hr military talks, India insists onus to disengage on China

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

After a gap of over two-and-half months, India and China on Sunday held the ninth round of military talks specifically focusing on ways to move forward on the long-negotiated disengagement process in eastern Ladakh as thousands of their troops remained deployed at friction points under freezing conditions.

No gender bias: Women have magic formula for situations, say HR execs

No gender bias: Women have magic formula for situations, say HR execs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Women are considered to be very serious about their performance in their respective companies.

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This action sends out a very nasty message in a very strong way -- that nobody is exempt.' 'It is also an attempt to extend the definition of who is an anti-national, who's a terrorist, a definition that's becoming looser under this regime.' 'The sad part is that by the time the courts acquit those arrested, they would've spent years in jail and been taught a lesson.'

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

An increasing number of hiring managers are opting for video conferencing platforms to know the candidates, explains Narayan Bhargava, chairman and managing director, Calibehr.

7 questions you should be asking your employer

7 questions you should be asking your employer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Asking these matter for your career. Do not sign on the dotted line without getting satisfactory answers to these questions.

'I am dating my boss. It is affecting my work'

'I am dating my boss. It is affecting my work'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai urges you to talk about your problems so you can seek solutions and also transform your life.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rohan Kale is fighting to save Maharashtra's stepwells.

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Employee costs for Indian IT services players have touched an all-time high as salaries soar in their effort to retain talent. Engineer salaries are going through the roof. According to a news report, Infosys, which reported a 27.7 per cent attrition rate for the fourth quarter of FY22, plans to have an average salary hike of 12-13 per cent. High potential employees will get increases of 22-23 per cent.

India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8% in March

India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8% in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

India's unemployment rose to a three-month high in March to 7.8 per cent as the country's labour markets deteriorated, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Unemployment rate in the country surged in December 2022 to 8.30 per cent but declined in January to 7.14 per cent. It edged up again in February to 7.45 per cent, the CMIE data released on Saturday showed. During March, the unemployment rate in urban areas was at 8.4 per cent while in the rural areas it was at 7.5 per cent.

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Students of Tier-II and Tier III engineering colleges in the south may find 2023 to be one of the toughest years for getting jobs.'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

Speed hiring catches fancy: 12 minutes and hired or fired

Speed hiring catches fancy: 12 minutes and hired or fired

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

It's aimed at new-age sectors like e-commerce and other startups so that they can spend less time in their recruitment processes

Single income? Here's how to manage

Single income? Here's how to manage

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

For a family, the shift from two incomes to one is a major challenge. Here's how to ease into the new life.

Are You Facing These Issues At Work?

Are You Facing These Issues At Work?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Acknowledging a job well done can go a long way especially for professionals who are the driving force behind an enterprise's business operations, notes Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources at Rahi, a tech solutions provider.

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A red-faced Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was forced to issue a clarification on Friday after the State-owned carrier received much flak for its bizarre dress code for its cabin crew, instructing them that wearing undergarments underneath the uniform was a must.

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

September 13 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test 2023. I always recommend to do the registration early on.
Go through the form carefully and be sure about all the data that you are intending to fill in, advises Aashish Sood.

Wipro asks employees to report to office at least three days a week

Wipro asks employees to report to office at least three days a week

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Wipro on Tuesday asked its employees to be in office at least three days a week. It has informed its employees that offices will be open for four days a week, starting October 10. In an e-mail to its employees, Wipro said: "Starting October 10, Wipro's office will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. We will not be open on Wednesdays." The company said in the e-mail, seen by Business Standard, that the move will "help us enjoy the camaraderie and team spirit of connecting in person while maintaining hybrid work flexibility".

Unemployment rate surges to 8.3% in Dec; joblessness highest in Haryana at 37.4%: CMIE

Unemployment rate surges to 8.3% in Dec; joblessness highest in Haryana at 37.4%: CMIE

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Unemployment rate in the country has zoomed to a high of 8.3 per cent in December, the highest in 2022, according to data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The unemployment rate during November was at 8 per cent, while in September it was the lowest at 6.43 per cent and was at the second highest level during the year at 8.28 per cent in August, the CMIE data stated. While the urban unemployment rate was at 10 per cent during the last month of 2022, rural joblessness stood at 7.5 per cent during December.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'IT companies do not have a large presence there either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.'