When it comes to gender equality, Apple has a long way to go. According to the company’s annual diversity report only about a third of its employees are women. The Cupertino-based iPhone maker’s annual “Inclusion & Diversity Report” said, as of July 2017, only 32 per cent of its workforce[Read More…]
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TCS to wrap up operations in Lucknow; nearly 2000 employees to get affected
At least 2,000 employees will be affected as the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is preparing to bid farewell to Lucknow. The staff members on Wednesday have claimed that they were told by their team leaders that the company is wrapping up the work at the centre. Reportedly, 50% are women[Read More…]
Rajasthan gov to eliminate inefficient employees
Those working for the Rajasthan government for over 15 years or attained 50 years of their age and whose integrity is suspicious and work unsatisfactory may lose their job. Rajasthan Chief Secretary O P Meena, in an order, has asked all department heads to mark those employees or officials who[Read More…]
Tata Teleservices fires over 500 employees
Now you can withdraw PF to pay medical bills
Haryana: Govt buses go off roads after HR employees strike
Upset over government putting effort to ‘privatize the roadways’, the HR employees strike in Haryana which is to effect over 13 lakh people who travel by the Haryana Roadways (HR). Along with the strike, the movement has put to half over 4,200 buses from 4 pm on Monday. The powerful[Read More…]
Short power nap can boost creativity, health of employees
A 20-minute power nap in the afternoon is great for employees as it boosts creativity and problem-solving ability, as per a new study. According to scientists from the University of Leeds in England, the short-period nap could also lessen the risks of diabetes, heart problems, and depression. Such problems occur[Read More…]
Sweden suggests paid sex-breaks on work time
Iceland’s women employees leave work at 2.38pm to protest gender pay gap
Several thousand of female employees across Iceland walked out of workplaces at 2.38pm on Monday to protest against earning less than men. Iceland is the best country in the world for gender equality, yet women still earn on average 14 to 18 per cent less than their male colleagues. According[Read More…]
Ola shuts TaxiForSure, lays off 700 employees
App-based aggregator Ola has ended its TaxiForSure operations, laying off around 700 employees in the process. Ola acquired its domestic rival a year and a half ago to take on Uber. The acquisition, which cost $200 million, was to increase Ola’s market share. Since the merger, Ola has been integrating[Read More…]