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Obama wants to encourage investments in USA companies that outsource jobs to India and China - October 4, 2012
In a debate with Romney, Obama has accused one of Romney’s firms to outsource jobs to India and China.
Mobile workplaces to become more prominent among Indians-Citrix - October 4, 2012
Citrix Workplace of the Future report has found that by 2020 17% of the office spaces will be reduced and people would be using at least 6 computers connected to a company’s IT network, while on an average 10 people will be sharing 7 desk spaces.
Government allows for 49% FDI in pension funds - October 4, 2012
The Cabinet has allowed for 49% of FDI in pensions which will amend the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill.
Govt. introduces wave of reforms in pension, insurance and ITI - October 4, 2012
The government has allowed FDI to increase from 26% to 49% in insurance and has allowed the cap in Pensions for FDI to be at 49%.
TN Government hikes DA following Central Government’s suit - October 5, 2012
The Tamil Nadu government has hiked dearness allowance by 7% for its employees and has also extended the benefit to pensioners.
Delhi Government hikes Minimum wages marginally - October 5, 2012
The Delhi government has hiked minimum that it said will be effective from October, 1.
PSUs provide Innovative incentives being to reduce attrition - October 6, 2012
One of the toughest challenge faced by PSUs is to reduce attrition rates at entry and senior levels. People prefer jobs with smaller pays to live in city than in remote areas.
5% women in top 100 posts in India - February 5, 2013
Gender diversity at top tier posts in Indian companies is facing a huge setback in India as against foreign counterparts.
Ludhiana woman impresses PM and Sonia Gandhi in a NREGA meet - February 5, 2013
Of the four NREGA workers chosen to speak about the scheme, 55 year old Manjit Kaur gave an honest opinion about it.
Gujarat increases the sanctioned posts of IAS officers by 37 - February 5, 2013
A plea by Narendra Modi to the Center asking them to increase sanctioned posts for IAS officers from 260 to 297 has been accepted.
Positive hiring sentiment reflects in Monster Index - February 13, 2013
The monster index has had the biggest jump in a year, picking up by 10% from Dec-2012 at 1150 to January-2013 at 1270.
Jairam Ramesh argues for NREGA while Chidambaram and Pawar are against it - February 14, 2013
Responding to continuous thwarts by Chidambaram and Pawar on how the NREGA scheme is damaging agriculture, Jairam Ramesh has explained the contribution the NREGA scheme has made to it.
Employment in organized sector registers a growth of 1.46% - April 25, 2013
Employment in the organized sector is rising steadily from 281.72 lakh in 2009 to 289.99 lakh in 2011, a jump of about 9 lakh.
Working mothers more likely to leave a job stressful and with long working hours that are male-dominated - April 25, 2013
Working mothers are more likely to leave jobs that require one to work for longer working hours if they are male dominated.
Haryana to provide 10% job reservations to the economically backward - January 25, 2013
Haryana State Government has declared that it would provide 10% job reservations in government undertakings, local bodies and educational institutions for Economically Backward class.
Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) document proposes outsourcing non-academic jobs - January 25, 2013
The government has proposed non-academic jobs in the education sector to be out-sourced.
700 new R&D and QA profiles to be created in FMCG Sector - January 27, 2013
The FMCG sector is expected to create about 700 R&D and quality Assurance profiles in January-April period.
ITI jeopardizes million jobs by not issuing certificates - January 28, 2013
India’s flagship program for training drop-outs with employability skills, Indian Training Institute (ITI) has failed to issue certificates, in some cases for 30-50 years.
Companies preferring PPOs over campus placements - January 28, 2013
Going with the logic that a 2 month internship[p reflects more about a candidate than a short-loved interview, companies such as McKinsey, Cummins, Standard Chartered, RPG, BCG India and others are opting to hire through Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) rather than interviews.
Anand Sharma and Akhilesh Yadav warn towards a challenging job creation - January 28, 2013
Anand Sharma and Akhilesh Yadav have both stressed on the importance of the manufacturing sector in job creation.