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Healthcare, hospitality to be the leading job creators in 2012 - March 5, 2012
According to a survey by HR services firm Ma Foi Randstad, healthcare, hospitality and IT/ITeS industries would be the major job creators in the country in 2012 with creation of more than 7.31 lakh new job opportunities.
16 lakh jobs to be created by organized sector in 2012 - March 5, 2012
A survey report has estimated that 16 lakh new jobs will be created by the organized sector in 2012, thus reflecting a positive hiring trend.
J&K launches self-employment schemes to tackle unemployment - March 3, 2012
The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated self-employment schemes, in addition to other initiatives, to tackle the problems of unemployment.
Assam proposes wage revision under NREGA scheme - February 13, 2012
Assam government has proposed revision of minimum wages for workers and employees engaged under NREGA.
India Inc making hiring more vigilant with help from employee verification firms - March 2, 2012
With increasing number of companies across India moving towards a more vigilant hiring, employee background verification firms are making huge profits. This trend is gaining popularity due to the increasing instances of fabricated data been presented by from job applicants.
Unemployment rate drops to 6.6% - March 1, 2012
If Government reports are to be believed, the unemployment rate in the country has dropped from 8.3 per cent in 2004-05 to 6.6 per cent in 2009-10.
Trade unions warn of more strikes in future - March 1, 2012
The group 11 central trade unions, which called and organized a nationwide general strike on Tuesday has warned the government of more protests against the anti-labour policies and to support workers' demands and control the soaring prices of essential commodities.
Bombay High Court rules gratuity for “teacher” - February 29, 2012
Bombay High Court ruled that a teacher is an 'employee' and is entitled to gratuity benefits. This ruling came as a result of a petition filed by a teacher whose gratuity claims were challenged by his college management.
Pension payments to be linked to Aadhaar for timely payment - February 29, 2012
So as to ensure timely delivery of pension to the elderly, widows and disabled persons, the Centre has decided to link payment their pension with Aadhaar.
HC orders against non-promotion of employees on arbitrary grounds - February 28, 2012
The Delhi High Court said that employees cannot be deprived of promotion on arbitrary grounds by their employers.
Mixed response to trade unions’ strike - February 28, 2012
The 24-hour country-wide strike on Tuesday by major trade unions across the nation, to protest the anti-labour policies by the government, has received mixed response. Banking and transport sector in some parts of the country has also been affected due to the strike.
Haryana not spending enough on welfare of workers: CAG - February 27, 2012
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has criticized the state government for not spending enough funds towards the welfare of workers in Haryana. Haryana government has not yet utilized money to the tune of Rs 376.98 crore which was allotted for the welfare of workers.
Trade unions across the nation to strike on Tuesday - February 25, 2012
Trade unions across the nation have come together and called for a general strike on February 28 to protest on a wide range of issues arising out of the liberalization policy.
Govt removes age bar for claiming of children' education allowance - February 22, 2012
The Centre, for the benefit of government employees, has decided to remove the age bar of five years for claiming educational allowance and hostel subsidy for their children.
Announcement of rise in minimum wages for the state to be made today - February 22, 2012
The Haryana government today declared it decision to hike the minimum wages of unskilled worker to Rs 186 per day and that of highly skilled to Rs 211.42 per day across the state.
In case of no job under NREGA, govt. to pay allowance - February 22, 2012
If recent developments are to be believed, then the government may soon have to pay allowance to those enrolled under MGNREGA who could not be provided a job under the scheme.
April to bring farmer friendly MGNREGS - February 22, 2012
Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh released a report suggesting better reform aiming the betterment of farmers so as to boost the farm sector.
Decision on fixing minimum pension at Rs 1,000, currently on hold - February 22, 2012
Retirement fund body EPFO on Wednesday decided that the decision on fixing of minimum pension limit at Rs. 1000 will be taken up in its next meeting.
2012 average increment may fall to 11.9% - February 22, 2012
According to a survey conducted by HR consulting firm Aon Hewitt's, compared to the average salary increment of 12.6% in 2011, the amount may fall to 11.9% this year, across sectors.
Survey shows improving hiring trend in small cities in first half of 2012 - February 20, 2012
Smaller towns and mini metros of across the country are expected to see improved hiring trend in recruitment during the first half of 2012 as a result of increased hiring in sectors such as engineering and manufacturing.