Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday February 20, 2018
Several recommendations from the UGC on minimum qualifications for appointment in universities and colleges have invited criticism from various quarters of academia.
Long Working Hours A Challenge For Young Job Seekers: Survey
Jobs | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 9, 2018
Long working hours, lack of flexibility and need for better compensation are among the challenges cited by young job seekers, according to a survey.
Asia's Most Overworked Country Pushes For Right To Rest
World News | Jiyeun Lee, Bloomberg | Saturday December 23, 2017
President Moon Jae-in's drive to give South Koreans their "right to rest" by slashing work hours is making little headway as lawmakers haggle over pay rates for weekends.
In Gujarat Election, Why The Role And Influence Of ASHA Workers Matters
India News | Shikha Trivedy | Friday November 3, 2017
For over two years, ASHA workers in Gujarat have been demanding fixed wages, permanent employment with regularized working hours and social security benefits like maternity leave and health insurance.
Oxford Study Reveals Flexible Working Hours For Men Increases Hourly Wage For Women
Jobs | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday August 3, 2017
In a research conducted by Dr. Laura Langner at the University of Oxford's Department of Sociology it has been found that once men started working flexible hours, women's hourly wages increased.
Death By Overwork: Japan's 100-Hour Overtime Cap Sparks Anger
Business | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 19, 2017
A panel headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has come up with a plan calling for a maximum of 100 overtime hours a month.
In Tamil Nadu's Spinning Mills, Long Working Hours, Torture And Child Labour Common: Research
Thomson Reuters Foundation | Friday December 23, 2016
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Various forms of slavery, including child labour, are present in more than 90 per cent of south India’s spinning mills which produce yarn for Western brands, researchers said, calling for mapping of supply chains and tougher audits. The India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN), a human rights organisation, spoke to...
Sleep Loss Takes a Toll on Your Heart
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 3, 2016
Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your heart function, a study has warned.
Sleep Loss May Affect Heart's Function: Study
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 3, 2016
Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your heart function, a study has warned.
Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds
Business | Ben Steverman, Bloomberg | Tuesday October 18, 2016
The average person in Europe works 19 percent less than the average person in the U.S. That's about 258 fewer hours per year, or about an hour less each weekday.
Black Money Window: Tax Offices To Stay Open For Extra Hours
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 28, 2016
After ordering the Income Tax Department to keep its offices open till the midnight of September 30 to receive declarations under the one-time domestic black money window, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Wednesday asked it to extend its working hours on Wednesday and Thursday in this regard.
It's Time To Kill The 9-To-5 Workday
Business | Rebecca Greenfield, Bloomberg | Monday September 26, 2016
The 9-to-5 schedule doesn't conform to most people's lives or workflows. Sitting in a chair for eight hours straight doesn't produce results; many studies have established the benefits of taking breaks during work.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Double Overtime Hours For Factory Workers
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 11, 2016
Seeking to boost job creation in manufacturing sector and facilitate ease of doing business, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a Bill to double the overtime working hours to 100 in a quarter for factory workers.
Walk the Talk At Workplace For Super Health
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 2, 2016
Ever thought of a walking meeting at your office? Organise one this Monday as it will surely keep you and your colleagues (boss included), who spend most of their working hours sitting in chairs, healthy.
Women Working Long Hours At Risk Of Cancer, Heart Disease: Study
Health | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 19, 2016
Women who work for long hours may have an increased risk of developing life-threatening illnesses, including heart disease and cancer, a new study has warned.
Rift Within The Judiciary: What Are The Ramifications?
Jan 12, 2018
Chennai Schools, Colleges Re-Open After Month-Long Holiday
Dec 14, 2015
Mumbai bus drivers, conductors call off strike over long duty hours
Apr 2, 2014
Special Report: New India goes to work (Aired: March 2006)
Aug 13, 2013
कितने बजे तक काम करे महिला?
Jul 5, 2011
Flying high: Men throng for airline career
May 8, 2008
Poets galore: A 'bank' of poetry
Jan 4, 2008
Call centres give glimmer of hope
Sep 6, 2007
Bangalore cab drivers under pressure
Oct 25, 2006
Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday February 20, 2018
Several recommendations from the UGC on minimum qualifications for appointment in universities and colleges have invited criticism from various quarters of academia.
Long Working Hours A Challenge For Young Job Seekers: Survey
Jobs | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 9, 2018
Long working hours, lack of flexibility and need for better compensation are among the challenges cited by young job seekers, according to a survey.
Asia's Most Overworked Country Pushes For Right To Rest
World News | Jiyeun Lee, Bloomberg | Saturday December 23, 2017
President Moon Jae-in's drive to give South Koreans their "right to rest" by slashing work hours is making little headway as lawmakers haggle over pay rates for weekends.
In Gujarat Election, Why The Role And Influence Of ASHA Workers Matters
India News | Shikha Trivedy | Friday November 3, 2017
For over two years, ASHA workers in Gujarat have been demanding fixed wages, permanent employment with regularized working hours and social security benefits like maternity leave and health insurance.
Oxford Study Reveals Flexible Working Hours For Men Increases Hourly Wage For Women
Jobs | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday August 3, 2017
In a research conducted by Dr. Laura Langner at the University of Oxford's Department of Sociology it has been found that once men started working flexible hours, women's hourly wages increased.
Death By Overwork: Japan's 100-Hour Overtime Cap Sparks Anger
Business | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 19, 2017
A panel headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has come up with a plan calling for a maximum of 100 overtime hours a month.
In Tamil Nadu's Spinning Mills, Long Working Hours, Torture And Child Labour Common: Research
Thomson Reuters Foundation | Friday December 23, 2016
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Various forms of slavery, including child labour, are present in more than 90 per cent of south India’s spinning mills which produce yarn for Western brands, researchers said, calling for mapping of supply chains and tougher audits. The India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN), a human rights organisation, spoke to...
Sleep Loss Takes a Toll on Your Heart
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 3, 2016
Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your heart function, a study has warned.
Sleep Loss May Affect Heart's Function: Study
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday December 3, 2016
Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your heart function, a study has warned.
Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds
Business | Ben Steverman, Bloomberg | Tuesday October 18, 2016
The average person in Europe works 19 percent less than the average person in the U.S. That's about 258 fewer hours per year, or about an hour less each weekday.
Black Money Window: Tax Offices To Stay Open For Extra Hours
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 28, 2016
After ordering the Income Tax Department to keep its offices open till the midnight of September 30 to receive declarations under the one-time domestic black money window, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Wednesday asked it to extend its working hours on Wednesday and Thursday in this regard.
It's Time To Kill The 9-To-5 Workday
Business | Rebecca Greenfield, Bloomberg | Monday September 26, 2016
The 9-to-5 schedule doesn't conform to most people's lives or workflows. Sitting in a chair for eight hours straight doesn't produce results; many studies have established the benefits of taking breaks during work.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Double Overtime Hours For Factory Workers
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 11, 2016
Seeking to boost job creation in manufacturing sector and facilitate ease of doing business, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a Bill to double the overtime working hours to 100 in a quarter for factory workers.
Walk the Talk At Workplace For Super Health
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 2, 2016
Ever thought of a walking meeting at your office? Organise one this Monday as it will surely keep you and your colleagues (boss included), who spend most of their working hours sitting in chairs, healthy.
Women Working Long Hours At Risk Of Cancer, Heart Disease: Study
Health | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 19, 2016
Women who work for long hours may have an increased risk of developing life-threatening illnesses, including heart disease and cancer, a new study has warned.
Rift Within The Judiciary: What Are The Ramifications?
Jan 12, 2018
Chennai Schools, Colleges Re-Open After Month-Long Holiday
Dec 14, 2015
Mumbai bus drivers, conductors call off strike over long duty hours
Apr 2, 2014
Special Report: New India goes to work (Aired: March 2006)
Aug 13, 2013
कितने बजे तक काम करे महिला?
Jul 5, 2011
Flying high: Men throng for airline career
May 8, 2008
Poets galore: A 'bank' of poetry
Jan 4, 2008
Call centres give glimmer of hope
Sep 6, 2007
Bangalore cab drivers under pressure
Oct 25, 2006
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