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Amazon to make some employees relocate for return to office mandate

ome remote workers who were hired or moved during the pandemic will have to relocate closer to offices so they can meet the three-day requirement, said the people

SC refuses plea to protect sexual harassment complainants, witnesses

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to protect complainants and witnesses in sexual harassment at workplace cases from victimisation or retaliation by accused persons or organisations involved. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha noted that the top court had in 2020 refused to interfere with a similar prayer. The top court said the petitioner should give specific examples to support her case. "This court, by its order dated January 6, 2020, had not interfered with the Delhi High Court dismissing a PIL for the same prayer. The petitioner stated that she made a representation to authorities with a reminder. We leave it open to the petitioner to approach the authorities with a representation so that a decision can be taken if the grievance needs to be looked into. Let the grievance be looked at an appropriate level," the bench said. The top court was hearing a plea filed by legal professional Sunita Thawani seeking

Companies not too keen to implement Haryana's liquor at workplace policy

Executives said that while the policy is progressive and intended to create a new precedent, it is only slowly gaining traction

Only 13% employees feel safe to express ideas without fear: Report

Only 13 per cent of the employees said they feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or negative consequences in their offices, according to a report. The report titled 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' by HR solutions provider Genius Consultants, released on Saturday, is based on an online survey of 2,002 respondents across various sectors. The survey was conducted from April 12 to May 24, 2023. The participants were from various sectors, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, education, FMCG, hospitality, HR Solutions, IT, ITES and BPO, logistics and manufacturing. According to the report, there is a significant gap, as only 13 per cent of respondents feel they can communicate their concerns safely within the organisation, which indicates that the maximum percentage of the employees of their organisations need to create a safe and supportive environment for open communication. The report further revealed that 59 per cent of the

Bihar education department bans wearing jeans, T-shirts at workplaces

The Bihar government has asked staffers of the state education department not to wear casual outfits such as jeans and T-shirts in the office as the ongoing practice goes against the culture at workplaces. The director (administration) of the education department, in an order issued on Wednesday, has taken exception to employees coming to offices in T-shirts and jeans. It has been noticed that officials and employees of the department are coming to offices in attires which are contrary to the office culture. Wearing casuals in the office by officials or other employees is against the work culture in the office. Therefore, all officials and employees should come to education department offices in formal dresses only. No casual dresses, especially jeans and T-shirts, are allowed in the offices of the education department with immediate effect, says the order which is in the possession of PTI. Despite repeated attempts, Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar could not be reached for

86% of Indian workers feel sense of pride at workplace in 2023: Report

About 86 per cent of Indian employees responded positively to a sense of pride at the workplace in 2023, while 84 per cent of workers responded positively to fairness and respect for their workplaces

Hilton India tops list of India's Best Companies to Work for 2023

The Global Authority on Workplace Culture, Great Place To Work, recently unveiled list of India's 'Top 100 Companies To Work For'

71% Indian professionals seek to eliminate workplace jargon: Report

About 71 per cent of professionals in India want to eliminate or reduce the use of workplace jargon, a new report showed on Tuesday

Tech companies lead way with 50% of total flex space in India: Report

A hybrid working model has brought flex spaces to the centre stage and helped occupiers in optimising costs and ensuring employee flexibility, the report said

Lack of menstrual hygiene at work drives income loss, absenteeism

Despite growing awareness about water and sanitation-related issues, menstrual hygiene facilities have been found lacking at the workplace in both the formal and the informal sectors

Great Place To Work launches National Trust Index to rank workplace culture

Great Place To Work India has launched the National Trust Index, a national-level survey that captures the voice of millions of corporate employees across India. Launched virtually on May 1, 2023, the survey is designed to articulate the current state of workplace culture across India, a statement said. The National Trust Index seeks responses from across different areas of experience at the workplace that indicate the levels of trust among employees. It will provide insights into how employees perceive the organisation based on the quality of their workplace experience across demographics, states, and industries, it added. "This initiative is the first step towards shaping the future of the Indian workforce and making India future-ready as we navigate gig, hybrid, global, hyperconnected worlds. It is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all, and we encourage everyone to participate," Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO, Great Place To Work India said. The surv

Office space operator Tablespace takes on lease 100,000 sq ft area in Pune

Tablespace, which provides managed office space to corporates, has taken on lease one lakh square feet area in Pune to grow business. Real estate consultant Colliers India on Friday said in a statement that it has facilitated the leasing transaction of office space in Pune spanning 100,000 square feet for Tablespace. Co-working is emerging to be the preferred office space for businesses across industries, especially post-pandemic, given the flexibility and cost-effectiveness it offers, the consultant added. The companies present in the co-working segment, which includes managed and customised office space, generally take office space on lease from property owners and sub-lease it to corporate clients as well as individuals. On Thursday, Skootr, which also provides managed office space to large corporates, said it has taken on lease over one lakh square feet of office space in realty firm Max Estates' new building Max Square in Noida. Colliers India mentioned in its recent report t

How forever free Fridays have changed things for this company in India

Beroe, a SaaS firm with 80% employees in India, has been on a four-day workweek for six years

Desk bombing, loud leaving, monk mode among emerging workplace trends

LinkedIn report also finds that for many employees, Thursday is the new Friday

Few women in India hold CFA charter; amid social pressures, lack of parity

Country's share of women completing exam for chartered financial analyst is 13%

Many employers mislabelling workers as managers to avoid paying overtime

New evidence shows that many employers are mislabelling rank-and-file workers as managers to avoid paying them overtime

White-collar jobs for women grow 35% YoY in February: Foundit data

IT and BPM sector tops in terms of scope at 36%, followed by computers & software (35%) and BFSI (22%)

Workplace imbalance hurting, expect employee engagement in 2023: Experts

With resignations and layoffs dominating trends post-Covid, HR leaders anticipate focus on employee engagement, hybrid work model and greater tech investment to improve efficiency

Post-pandemic job recovery for Indian women slower than men: Report

An analysis of EPFO data for October 2021 to October 2022, finds that the monthly share of women's registration has consistently remained lower than 28%

Over 75% Indian workplaces lack basic facilities for PwD: Randstad survey

The findings of a report released by Randstad India reveal that there is a gap between the policies for PwD and their implementation