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Hybrid work creating disconnect between employees, leaders: survey

Hybrid work environment is widening the gap between employees and leaders with 80 per cent employees looking for better reasons to go into office while 91 per cent leaders find it challenging to have confidence in employees productivity, a Microsoft survey report said on Thursday. The survey which covered over 20,000 full-time or self-employed people in 11 countries, including 2,000 in India, found that 91 per cent of Indian employees willing to work from office if they can socialize with co-workers. "93 per cent of leaders in India say getting employees back to the office in-person is a concern. The report finds that people are more likely to come in for each other than any other reason. 80 per cent of employees in India say they need a better reason to go into the office besides company expectations," the report said. The survey was conducted between July 7 and August 2. According to the survey 47 per cent of employees and 58 per cent of leaders in India report that they are alre

Employers favour administrative labour reforms over legislative ones

Report reveals that just 20% of fixed-term employment contracts are renewed

Accenture and AWS collaborate to upskill individuals for cloud careers

It will also connect learners to potential employers and offer support for resume writing and coaching for job interviews

Wait for labour codes continues, even as most states publish draft rules

12 states, UTs have so far not published draft rules on at least 1 labour code

Have Form 16 from two employers? Be careful not to claim tax benefits twice

A mistake in calculating tax liability could lead to a notice from the tax department

HC quashes order on taxing Flipkart payment to Walmart for deputed staff

Court says assessing officer's stand on employer-employee relationship based on a wrong premise

Missed declaring rental to employer? Claim HRA exemption while filing ITR

Keep rent receipts that serve as proof handy should taxmen come calling

Germany's Scholz seeks broad alliance with unions to curb inflation

These price increases are probably still down to one-time shocks, but we must take care that this doesn't turn into a long-term development with excessive inflation rates, Scholz told

Employers' intent to hire freshers surges by 30% for Jan-Jun, says Report

There is a 30% rise in the intent to hire freshers in the January-June period of this year, as compared to the previous half year, showing a notable recovery in economic activity, says a report.

Over 82% Indian employers want vaccination to be made mandatory: Survey

Nearly half of all employees leave vaccine transparency in the hands of their employers

Reliance Industries tops India Inc in World's Best Employer rankings 2021

The global ranking was topped by South Korean giant Samsung Electronics

Employer can refuse appointment to those in select list on valid ground: SC

"The mere inclusion in the select list does not give an indefeasible right to a candidate.", a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and M R Shah said in its judgement.

Infosys forms consortium to offer training, help job seekers in US

The consortium will leverage Infosys Wingspan and pymetrics' AI-based talent-matching platform to meet reskilling and employment needs raised by the Covid-19 crisis in America

HR dept has its work cut out as companies manage layoffs, work from home

Inducting new employees virtually and deciding about earned leave: HR managers have lots of decisions to make.

China has its work cut out: India to be world's largest employer in 2100

Population to decline from a peak in 2048 to a 32% lower level by 2100: The Lancet

60% Indian employees happy with their employers amid Covid-19 crisis: Study

Overall, Indian employees felt positive about the manner in which their employers had treated them during the Covid-19 pandemic, with 59 per cent rating their company's treatment of staff "excellent"

Employers not paying full salary must present balance sheet in court: Govt

The MHA had passed an order on March 29 asking all employers to make payment of wages to their workers without any deduction for the period their establishments were under closure during the lockdown.

Centre again clarifies on punitive action against employers amid lockdown

The ministry said some apprehensions, based on wrong interpretation of the guidelines, have been raised by some companies having manufacturing facilities

Only negligent employers to be charged for Covid-19 cases, clarifies govt

Home ministry clarified that penal measures will not be across the board after India Inc raised concerns