Employment

Phaneesh Murthy asked 'pregnant' employee to seek abortion, leave iGate: law firm

Friday May 24, 2013

Disgraced IT executive Phaneesh Murthy and his former employer iGate Corp will be sued by the firm's investor relations head for alleged sexual harassment, the victim's law firm said today.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to present UPA II report card today

Sandeep Phukan | Wednesday May 22, 2013

The UPA-II government celebrates its fourth birthday today and will present a final report card, with the next general elections only months away. It has been a turbulent year for the Manmohan Singh government, with scam after scam rocking it, and th...

Andhra Pradesh planning to set up a GAME city at Hyderabad

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 21, 2013

The government of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth.

Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2013

Thousands of workers employed by Dubai's largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a rare labour protest in the Gulf emirate, where trade unions are banned, staff said.

Incorrect tax withholding most frequent payroll error: Ernst and Young

Sunday May 19, 2013

The current payroll practices - an essential element in employee satisfaction - facehurdles like incorrect tax withholding, tax and regulatory changes, cost of solution, according to a study by global consultancy firm Ernst and Young (E&Y).

Bangladesh garment hub reopens after unrest

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2013

Hundreds of garment factories in a Bangladesh manufacturing hub reopened Friday, days after they were closed down due to unrest sparked by the country's worst industrial tragedy, employers said.

Air India suspends Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2013

Both were employed by Air India under sports quota. While Chandila represents Air India in various club and corporate tournaments in Delhi, Chavan represents Air India (Mumbai) in tournaments like Times Shield and Kanga League.

One wrong employee choice costs Indian companies over Rs 20 lakh: survey

Sunday May 12, 2013

When it comes to companies making a wrong choice in hiring an employee, India figures among the top-four countries worldwide and the cost of one single bad recruitment could be over Rs 20 lakh, says a survey.

Roberto Mancini turns on City over Pellegrini reports

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2013

Spanish media reports claim Mancini could be replaced by Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini in the close season, and the Italian angrily rebuked his employers for not publicly addressing the rumours.

ICC clarifies stand on Sivaramakrishnan's appointment

Press Trust Of India | Thursday May 9, 2013

Sivaramakrishnan, who is employed by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) as a commentator, replaced Tim May on the ICC cricket committee, an appointment that attracted criticism from various quarters.

Diageo names India-born Ivan Menezes as CEO

Wednesday May 8, 2013

India-born Ivan Menezes has been named as the next boss of Diageo, the world's biggest producer of alcoholic drinks and maker of popular brands like Johnnie Walker.

Hiring activity improved in April, shows survey

Tuesday May 7, 2013

Job portal Naukri.com today said recruitment activities increased in April with its monthly job index rising to 1,368. The index, which provides a snapshot of hiring trends online, stood at 1,304 in March.

Companies expand background check on jobseekers

Sunday May 5, 2013

Amid growing risks of staff-driven security threats and corporate frauds, companies have begun conducting regulatory, compliance and criminal record checks of people seeking jobs with them and are also scanning the social media platforms for due dili...

India's Railway Board: why it's so powerful

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 5, 2013

India's Railway Board is vested with the powers to oversee and manage what is ranked among the world's top five railroad networks and one of the largest employers, with an estimated 1.4 million people on its rolls.

Dow hits 15,000 levels, S&P 500 tops 1,600 on job market strength

Friday May 3, 2013

US stocks climbed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials hitting intraday record highs after US employment rose more-than-expected in April, easing concerns about weak economic growth.