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'Nothing from govt' will hinder business plans in Punjab, says Channi

Chief Minister tells investor summit state has created 6,000-acre land bank for industries.

Hiring activities increasing in current quarter, says report

The report was released by global recruitment specialists Michael Page and is based on its proprietary data for India.

Telangana on a 'meet or beat' spree to attract job-creating investment

In a bid to attract job-creating investment, the state is focusing on besting incentives that other states offer - and it seems to be working

UPSC launches helpline for govt job aspirants from EWS, backward classes

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday launched a toll-free helpline to help government job aspirants from economically weaker sections and backward classes among others. The UPSC conducts civil services examination to select the country's bureaucrats, diplomats and police officers among others and also holds other tests to recruit government officers. "This initiative is also a part of the commission's endeavour of undertaking queries of such candidates in a friendly manner," the UPSC said in a statement. The helpline will remain operational on all working days during the office hours, it said. The initiative is part of celebrations under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence. The commission has opened a helpline, toll free number 1800118711, with the objective to assist candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Perso

Job posting activity in Sept sees stable monthly growth of 1%: Report

Hiring demand has increased one per cent sequentially in September, led by printing and packaging on account of rising online sales, followed by BPO and ITeS, as well as import and export, says report

IndiGo cautions candidates against fake employment offers

IndiGo "strictly" advises to report the matter to the police if someone asks for money and promises a job at the airline.

AmEx employees can work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year: Memo

American Express Co will allow employees to work from anywhere they want for up to four weeks a year, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Squeri said in a memo to staff on Monday

Employment could expand in October

The week ended October 17 was remarkable as it saw an increase in the LPR and a simultaneous fall in the unemployment rate

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess warns shift to EVs may cost 30K jobs

Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant, the world's largest with over 50,000 employees, does not currently make EVs, but the company plans to produce an electric sedan there from 2026

More Americans are quitting their jobs. Here is how to do it

While lockdowns and home offices have made many Americans consider a change, anyone thinking about leaving a job should do so thoughtfully and with intention

Pakistan needs investment to accelerate industrialisation: PM Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that his country needs investment, especially from China, to accelerate industrialisation and provide jobs to its growing population

Human Factor: Pushback on withdrawal of 'work from home'

The debate over whom to bring back to office, when and for how long has become complicated

Fake DMRC website created, beware job seekers: Delhi Metro authorities

A fake website which has attempted to imitate the official website of the DMRC has been created to defraud gullible people, Delhi Metro authorities cautioned on Friday

Sales function has emerged as the biggest gainer in current quarter: Report

A report has shown that sales function has emerged as the biggest gainer of this positive sentiment.

Mahindra Logistics ramps capacity, adds 14,000 jobs ahead of festive season

The company is adding solutions like pop-up facilities across eight major cities aggregating to 1.1 million sq ft

Employment increases by 8.5 million in September, shows CMIE data

The employment in salaried jobs increased to 84.1 million in September from 77.1 million in August

Almost 200K jobs vacant in 9 sectors in first quarter, says survey

Vacancies were caused by resignation, retirement and lack of available skilled workers

Organised sector weathers second Covid wave on job front: Labour survey

Among industries, employment generated by the construction sector rose by 42% and the manufacturing sector by 22%

Employment in 9 sectors at 30.8 million in Apr-Jun, finds labour survey

These sectors altogether account for a majority of the total employment in the non-farm establishments

Karnataka to hold global investors meet in November 2022: State Minister

: Karnataka will host a global investors meet (GIM) in November 2022 to attracting more investments and job creation, State Minister of Large & Medium Industries Murugesh Nirani said on Friday. The State government plans to set up a bulk drug-manufacturing park in Yadgir district, he said. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Congress MLA from Chittapur Priyank Kharge during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly. "We are organising a global investors meet in November 2022 called 'Invest Karnataka' to attract more investments and push industrial growth," Nirani said. The Minister's office, in a press release, said the GIM would be held between November 2 and 4, 2022. "I will hold a discussion with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai again and confirm the date, it quoted him as saying. On the drug park, he said the government would set it up in collaboration with the Centre. The Central government will provide Rs 1,000 crore grant to set up the bulk drug park and ...