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Beyond Week-One Onboarding: The Case for Measuring Integration, Not Induction
Over the years, I have watched organisations invest extraordinary time and resources in finding the right people. We scrutinise candidates through multiple interviews, debate cultural fit ad nauseam, negotiate offers, and celebrate when the chosen candidate finally says yes. Yet, when it comes to onboarding, the same level of attention often fades. And then we assume the hard work is behind us. And yet, this is where the paradox begins.
Xiaomi India employees to be down below 1,000 amid government scrutiny, market slump
Xiaomi India is slashing its workforce to less than 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring process, according to a report published in Economic Times. The report indicates that the cost-cutting measures come amid a slump in market share accompanied by increasing scrutiny from government agencies, quoting past and present employees. The company is likely to lay off more people in the coming months, the report added.
EPFO Board member ensures Byju’s employees of their PF dues
Raghunathan KE, EPFO Board member representing employers, said that the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will make sure that all Byju’s employees get their provident fund (PF) dues (if pending), attempting to allay fears of employees according to report of Nikhil Patwardhan published by Moneycontrol. “Byju’s employees need not worry about their PF dues.
Byju’s defaulted in depositing PF contributions for months
Byju’s, the ed-tech firm has been accused by a number of former employees of not depositing the provident fund (PF) portion of their pay into the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account, according to media reports. The EPFO portal data also shows that the firm hasn’t been in compliance with the monthly deposits, despite the fact that four former employees have uploaded images of their EPF account passbooks and salary stubs.
TCS Appoints S Viswanathan as Head of Hiring amid bribe-for jobs scam
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd has appointed a new head to administer the hiring of temporary workers amid an ongoing internal investigation into the bribes-for-jobs scandal. Last week, the Tata Group company sacked at least 15 executives and blacklisted eight staffing firms after reports of an alleged hiring scandal according to media reports. TCS has named Sivakumar Viswanathan, a veteran of nearly 30 years, as the new head of the Resource Management Group (RMG), reported Live Mint.
Punishment should be in proportion to gravity of misconduct: Rajasthan HC
Rajasthan High Court in Shashi Bala Meena vs. Punjab National Bank through its Managing Director-Cum-Chief Executive Officer &Ors. (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 7612/2015) held that imposing punishment of compulsory retirement on the employee who wilfully remain absent without leave after transfer orders were issued is harsh and disproportionate to the gravity of misconduct. Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook
Temporary workers cannot be exploited by replacing regular workers: Calcutta HC
Calcutta High Court in Kaushik Ghosh & Ors. vs. The State of West Bengal &Ors.
Transfer not a matter of right: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court in Kul Bhushan Mishra vs. State of UP (Writ- A No.- 10209 of 2023) while examining the validity of the employer’s transfer policy wherein employer has imposed certain restrictions and conditions for the employees requesting for transfer held that the employee cannot claim transfer as a matter of right and it is always at the discretion of the employer to decide whether the employee is to be transferred or not and may impose conditions and restrictions on the said transfer.
Excess payment granted negligently can’t be recovered: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court in State of Kerala &Ors. vs. Seena M. (OP (KAT) No. 95 of 2023) held that excess payment that was carelessly or negligently granted to an employee by an employer cannot be recovered, particularly when the employee had no knowledge that the amount that was paid was more than what he/she was entitled to. Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook
Govt. approves wage revision of Coal India non-executive employees
(PTI): The Coal Ministry has said it approved a wage revision agreement that was reached with trade unions for non-executive employees of Coal India Limited. The agreement provides for a 19 per cent of minimum guaranteed benefit from July 1, 2021, on emoluments – basic, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), Special Dearness Allowance (SDA) and attendance bonus – besides a 25 per cent increase in allowances.
Anand Amrit Raj Joins Best Group as Group CHRO
Anand Amrit Raj has joined Best Group as Chief Human Resource Officer of the group. Prior to this appointment, Anand was associated with Okaya Electric Vehicles as Vice President- HR for more than two years. A seasoned HR Leader with more than 22 years of experience in driving HR Excellence across the industries, he has gained HR expertise such as FMCD & FMCG, Automotive OEM , Automobile IT & ITES, HR Advisory Consulting ,Telecom. EV Charger and EV.
TCS bribe-for- job scam can lead to HR cleanup in major IT companies
(IANS)- The reported over ‘Rs 100 crore’ bribe for jobs scam uncovered in the Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) not only impacts its reputation, it would also have an Indian IT industry wide impact and some cleanup has to happen, said experts. The TCS bribe for jobs scandal would also create doubts not only in the minds of its clients but in the minds of other clients of Indian IT majors about the quality of the people working on various projects, said experts.
Bombay High Court Allows BOCW Cess Refund On Supply Portion Of Contract
he Bombay High Court has allowed the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (BOCW) Cess refund on the supply portion of the contract. The bench of Justice G.S. Patel and Justice Neela Gokhale has observed that a contractor who enters into a pure Supply Contract is statutorily exempt from levy under the BOCW Act. The Respondent, the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), issued work orders in favour of the petitioner for 26 projects.
Bribes-For-Jobs Scam; TCS sacks recruitment executives, blacklists staffing firms but refutes fraud in recruitment
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited, one of the biggest IT companies in India, has been hit by a bribes-for-jobs scandal. A few senior executives responsible for hiring critical personnel at the company were accepting bribes from the staffing firms for giving jobs to their candidates, for years according to a report published in Mint and other section of media.
Technology will be net job creator in next five years, some jobs to decline, new one will emerge but real wage declining: WEF Survey
The fourth edition of the world Economic Form Survey released recently about the Future of Jobs brings together the perspective of 803 companies – collectively employing more than 11.3 million workers – across 27 industry clusters and 45 economies from all world regions. The Survey covers questions of macrotrends and technology trends, their impact on jobs, their impact on skills, and the workforce transformation strategies businesses plan to use, across the 2023-2027 timeframe.
Data Theft Scandal Rocks Auto Industry, Firm Faces Rs 30 Crores Losses: Pune
Chakan, 16th June 2023: A well-known Auto Wheel Manufacturing company based in Chakan has lodged a complaint with the MIDC Mahalunge Police Station, Pimpri Chinchwad Police, resulting in a case being registered against three individuals identified as Sachin Surwade, Arun Chikhle, and Sanjeev Ninganoor. The accused, who are white-collar employees of the Auto Component manufacturer, have been charged under IPC sections 406, 420, and Section 43, 66 under the IT Act.
EPFO adds 17.20 lakh members in April 23
(PIB): EPFO’s provisional payroll data released on 20th June, 2023 indicates significant increase on several key parameters. It reveals that EPFO has added 17.20 lakh net members in the month of April, 2023 as compared to the net addition of 13.40 lakh during the previous month of March, 2023. Year-on-year, an increasing trend has been observed in net payroll addition for the month of April, 2023.
Generative AI may affect 1% of IT jobs in India
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to affect around one per cent of India’s 5.4 million IT employees, The Economic Times (ET) reported. Initially, it may impact those working in sales and support roles. Generative AI is also expected to create additional revenue potential of $2-3 billion in the IT sector, the report quoted in a new study as reported in Business Standard.
Even for abandonment of service, enquiry is must: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court in National Institute of Immunology vs. Vinod Kumar Gupta [Writ Petition (Civil) 5016/2023] upheld the decision made award passed by the labour court wherein the court rejected the plea of absenteeism taken by the management held that workman wilfully absented himself from the duty is not at all sustainable considering that the employer failed to bring on record any evidence to prove that they made efforts towards directing workman to join back the services.
Superannuated employee can also be dismissed for misconduct: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court in Gururaj s/o RamacharyaHavanur vs. The Management of Syndicate Bank (WP 109981/2015)on June 14, 2023 upheld the dismissal order passed by the employer against the employee who was superannuated at the time of passing of the dismissal order holding that punishment of dismissal can very well be passed after superannuation as decided by the Supreme Court in Chairman cum Managing Director, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited vs. Rabindranath Choubey.
All females irrespective of status entitled to maternity leave at par with regular employees: Himachal Pradesh HC
Himachal Pradesh High Court in State of H.P. &Ors. vs. Sita Devi (CWP No. 647 of 2020) on June 12, 2023while granting the maternity leave benefit to a female employee who was employed by the employer on ‘daily’ wages held that a daily wage woman employee at the time of advance pregnancy could not have been compelled to undertake hard labour, as it would have been detrimental to not only to her health and safety but also to the child health, safety and growth.
ESI applicable on Software development, sales and repairing of computers being 'manufacturing process': Bombay HC
Bombay High Court in Academy of Computer Technology vs. The Deputy Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation First Appeal No.199 of 2009 examined the question as to whether an Institute of Computer Technology engaged in imparting computer education and does not manufacture software etc.
Pay discrimination alarming among blue collar and gender: Report
WorkIndia, leading tech enabled platform for blue collar recruitment, has conducted a comprehensive survey on pay parity within the blue-collar industry, shedding light on striking disparities between genders and comparing them to the white-collar sector. The findings expose significant variations in average salaries, with women experiencing a concerning pay gap.
17.88 lakh new workers added under ESI in April, 2023
(PIB): The provisional payroll data of ESIC reveals that 17.88 lakh new employees have been added in the month of April, 2023.Around 30,249 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in the month of April, 2023, thus ensuring more coverage.
Relationship@Work - Business Manager
The cover story of this edition is an attempt to understand the intricacy and complexity of this sensitive issue of workplace where industry experts and HR professionals provide useful insights and ways to address the possible challenges.
Organizational Alignment: The Key to Speed, Efficiency, and Resilience
Organizational alignment towards a common goal is crucial in today’s ever-changing business environment. Organizations that have a clear and well-defined purpose can achieve their objectives more efficiently and effectively than those that lack alignment. A company’s success depends on its ability to get everyone on the same page and working towards the same goal. When a company has a shared vision, mission, and values, it creates a sense of purpose and direction.
Priyanka Chadha Pathak joins Profectus Capital as CHRO
Priyanka Chadha Pathak has joined Profectus Capital Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Human Resources Officer. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment, Priyanka Chadha Pathak was associated with Protium as Associate Partner, Chief People Officer for about 2.6 years. Priyanka Chadha Pathak is passionate HR practitioner with 18+ years with a demonstrated expertise in managing human resources in the Financial services, IT & ITES industry.
Dalit employee commits suicide in Bengaluru; alleges workplace harassment
(IANS): A Dalit employee in a Bengaluru-based corporatefirm ended his life, alleging harassment at his workplace, after uploading a 7-minute video narrating his woes and urging the authorities to initiate action and get the system streamlined on social media. In the video, which has gone viral, the employee, identified as 35-year-old Vivek Raj from Kaptanganj in Uttar Pradesh, held the Life Style International Private Ltd located in Yamaluru locality responsible for his death.
Former Spl. DGP Tamil Nadu sentenced 3 years jail for sexual harassment of IPS officer
Rajesh Das, former Special Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu, was convicted and sentenced Friday to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a case of sexual harassment of a woman Superintendent of Police. He was granted bail to file an appeal according a report published in Indian Express. The incident took place in February 2021 when the two officers were part of a security detail for the then Chief Minister during an election campaign.
Gen AI effect: Big telcos cut another 85K jobs in 2022
According to a report of Light Reading by Iain Morris, In the telecom sector, BT boss Philip Jansen reckons AI will claim about 10,000 jobs at his company by the end of the decade, around a tenth of the current total. Numerous telcos are experimenting with the latest AI advances to reduce manual effort and further shrink the workforce. Chatbots have already claimed thousands of customer-service jobs. Highly automated networks can run with minimal intervention by humans.
Uttam Lal appointed as Director -Personnel of NHPC
The government has appointed Uttam Lal as Director (Personnel) at state-run hydropower company NHPC Ltd. Prior to his appointment at NHPC, Lal was serving as Chief General Manager (HR-CSR/R&R/LA) at NTPC Limited.
Adithiya Venkataraman joins Hinduja Renewables as CHRO
Adithiya Venkataraman has joined Hinduja Renewables as Chief Human Resource Officer. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment Adithiya was associated with Ashok Leyland for more than six years in different positions and recently as AGM compensation and benefits Talent Acquisition. Adithiya has gained wide experience and exposure in HR Business Partnering at Ashok Leyland.
50% Indian knowledge workers would leave if employer’s actions are misaligned with their values: Report
Bangalore,– Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAM), the maker of Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket, has commissioned its Return on Action research in India, examining the impact of the action, or inaction, of businesses in tackling pressing social and environmental issues.
Sachi Krishana joins Vymo as CHRO
Sachi Krishana has joined Vymo as Chief Human Resource Officer. Prior to this appointment, Sachi was associated with Amazon Web Services as Director HR AWS India and APJ Commercial Sales for more than five years.
Termination not proper for abusive language: Madras HC
Madras High Court, in S. Raja vs. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. [W.A. No. 1835 of 2021] while allowing reinstatement of the workman who was dismissed from the service by his employer for using abusive language against his superior held that the usage of abusive language cannot be of such a grave nature justifying imposition of capital punishment of dismissal from service.
Loneliness, insomnia linked to working with AI : Study
Washington [US](ANI): According to a study released by the American Psychological Association, employees who often engage with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to suffer loneliness, which can contribute to sleeplessness and increased after-work drinking. Researchers conducted four experiments in the U.S., Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Findings were consistent across cultures. The research was published online in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
Hiring Trends in Real Estate in 2023
The real estate sector is undergoing a paradigm shift in its approach to talent acquisition, as hiring trends in 2023 reveal a departure from traditional methods. With the aim of staying ahead in a competitive market, industry leaders are adopting innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent. From an increased demand for support roles to leveraging the power of social media and virtual hiring platforms, the real estate industry is undergoing a transformative phase.
Employment contract is not a commercial dispute: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court in Sanjay Kumar vs. Elior India Food Services LLP [Writ Petition No. 2584 of 2023] while examining the question that in order for an employment agreement to become a commercial dispute, whether the said agreement would come within the meaning of section 2(1)(c)(xviii) of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, observed that a pure and simple employment contract cannot be given a colour of a commercial dispute by dressing it to be a provision of services.
Probationer termination is not punishment: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court in Gramin Yuvak Vikas Shikshan & Anr. vs. Shivnarayan Datta Raut & Anr.
Better.com announces fresh terminations: Report
Months after the infamous “CEO who fired employees over Zoom call” went viral, Better.com layoffs are back. As per reports, Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has announced a fresh set of layoffs. According to a report by TECHLUSIVE, in this round of Better.com layoffs, the company has laid off its entire real estate team and also shut down the unit. However, it is not exactly clear how many people have been handed pink slips in this round of job cuts.
Significant decline in demand for delivery executives in 2023: Report
The report of WorkIndia, India’s leading tech platform for blue-collar recruitment, emphasizes a notable decline in job opportunities for delivery executives in 2023 in comparison to 2022, The platform’s major customer base includes companies such as Swiggy and Zomato. The aftermath of COVID-19 has brought about a shift in consumer behavior, leading to increased reliance on online platforms for various services such as food and grocery delivery, tele-health services, entertainment, etc.
Aditya Sareen elevated to Head HR- Corp. Functions & International JVs & Subsidiaries of TATA Power
Aditya Sareen has been elevated to the position of Head HR- Corporate functions & International JVs & Subsidiaries and Head – Talent Acquisition, Cadre Management, Employee Engagement, Health & Wellness, R&R and Employer Branding. Before this elevation, Aditya was heading Learning & Leadership Development, Engagement, R&R and Cadre Management at Tata Power since August 2014, based at Mumbai.
8 Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Trends in 2023
Due to changes in the global market and technological breakthroughs, the talent acquisition and recruitment field is continually expanding. In 2023, numerous trends are starting to emerge that will influence how businesses find, engage, and hire elite talent. Let’s examine eight prominent trends that are anticipated to impact talent acquisition and recruitment tactics in 2023 greatly.
Hiring Slows Down By 7% In May As Companies Become Cautious, Cut Expenses: Report
(PTI) : Hiring activities have slowed down by 7 per cent in May compared to the same month last year mainly due to companies adopting cautious approach to cut expenses on the back of economic slowdown, a report said on Thursday. Foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME) released foundit Insights Tracker (fIT), presenting the latest findings on monthly hiring trends. The latest tracker indicates there has been a 7 per cent slowdown in hiring compared to the same time last year.
In a fresh round of layoffs, at Byju 1000 employees termination on cards: Report
Byju’s has reportedly laid off over 1,000 employees. It is seen as the second layoff in the edtech major in less than six months. The Employees effected due to this downsizing belong to design, production and engineering departments, according to media reports published in Economic Times, The Morning Context and LiveMint. Money Control reported that the engineering department is the worst-hit, with nearly 300 employees getting off.
Cushman & Wakefield appoints Deepti Kapoor as Executive Director- HR
Cushman & Wakefield, a Real estate services firm, has announced the appointment of Deepti Kapoor as an executive director- HR. In her new role, Deepti will be responsible for meeting out firm’s objective by developing and implementing strategic people policies and practices . Prior to this appointment Deepti was heading talent management and internal mobility at Max Life Insurance.
Gunjan S Dixit Joins Buffalo Soldiers as Lead Talent Officer
Gunjan’s Strategic HR Expertise and passion for talent management makes her the ideal choice to Support the Agency’s Rapid Growth Buffalo Soldiers, the start-up advertising agency, is excited to announce the appointment of Gunjan S Dixit as the new Lead Talent Officer. Prior to this Gunjan was associated with Schbang, where she made significant contributions to building the Delhi office through her exceptional HR strategies and programs.
Saurabh Katyal joins ADM as Head HR India
Saurabh Katyal has joined ADM as Head HR India. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment, Saurabh Katyal was associated with Bata India Limited as Head Corporate Human Resources for about 2 years. Saurabh Katyal has 16 years of HR Leadership experience in various roles in HR such as HRBP, Talent Management, L&OD, HR analytics, Manpower Budgeting, and Compensation & Benefits across three industries – FMCG, Manufacturing & Retail.
Transgender has right of self-perceived gender identity and entitled to change name and gender in service records: Rajasthan HC
Rajasthan High Court in Chinder Pal Singh vs.
In domestic enquiries scope for judicial interference is limited to see about process and fair opportunity to the employee: Supreme Court
Recently, Supreme Court in the case of Indian Oil Corporation vs. Ajit Kumar singh [Civil Appeal No. 3663 of 2023] on 17.5.23 reiterated the settled principle of law that in case of domestic / departmental enquiries judicial review cannot be exercised to re-appreciate evidence and only scope for interference by the High Court in the said proceedings is to see as to whether or not the due process was followed during the course of inquiry and fair opportunity was given to the employee concerned.
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