Recently on Friday, 11th August 2023, the Kerala High Court issued a significant decision that sheds light on the procedural complexities of voluntary retirement and the withdrawal of the application for voluntary retirement by the employee. The case was ruled over by Justices Alexander Thomas and C. Jayachandran, who stressed the significance of adhering to […]
The number of fresh formal jobs increased for the third consecutive month in June to hit a 9-month high, thus signalling a sustained recovery in the labour markets in the first quarter of financial year 2023-24 (FY24), shows the latest payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The number of new monthly
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With the appraisal cycle finally coming to an end, a survey has revealed that 42 percent of recruiters said that their companies gave less than a 10 percent increment to their employees. The majority of recruiters remained cautious with respect to increments offered by their organisations during the last appraisal cycle, Naukri’s Hiring Outlook Survey stated. It
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad has revealed that a significant portion of IT employees in Hyderabad are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to their lifestyle choices, lack of physical activity, and high levels of stress in their workplaces. The study, published in
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Over 92 per cent recruiters are expecting upcoming hiring actions, which could include bringing in new positions, making replacements, or a mix of both. The latest survey by Naukri.com on hiring trends highlighted a positive outlook among recruiters for the second half of 2023. The in-depth report provides a breakdown of expectations: 47 per cent
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Everyone’s trying to figure out how to bring artificial intelligence into different parts of their business operations. Eightfold AI research reveals that 92% of HR leaders say they’re moving forward with AI in at least one major area. The only problem? AI isn’t perfect. In fact, AI can cause serious corporate snags. This is especially true when
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The case revolved around the termination of services of Aga Syed Mustafa by JK Handicrafts. Mustafa, engaged as an Assistant Craftsman by the company in 1982, claimed that he had not voluntarily abandoned his services, as the company had alleged. Instead, he contended that he repeatedly made requests for further posting orders after being transferred
In a first for the state, Chief Minister MK Stalin, in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, announced that the government would form a welfare board for gig workers. “The lives of these employees who work against the clock are important,” Stalin said while speaking at Fort St.George. Following the footsteps of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
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While it is common for people to express their feelings, frustrations or criticism on messaging platforms, a bank employee’s message on a WhatsApp group criticising the management and belittling higher authorities landed him in the soup. He filed a petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking relief. Granting him relief, Justice
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