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US firm layoff Indian employees over zoom call

Indian employees laid off without notice by US firm over 4-minute zoom call: ‘There was no time to prepare mentally'

October 03, 2025 5:44 pm

When the meeting started, the COO joined briefly, turned off everyone’s cameras and microphones, and announced that the company had decided to lay off most of its Indian staff.

From 8pc women CEOs to post-maternity attrition -- what the State of Inclusion 2025 report reveals about Indian working women

74% of women in India are absent from the workforce: Here's why

September 27, 2025 11:48 pm

For women employees, management reliability and egalitarian treatment are particularly significant, given their underrepresentation in leadership roles and the heightened risks of bias in promotions and evaluations.

When labour reform doesn’t translate to labour rights

July 03, 2025 12:53 pm

Laws to protect workers must reflect the lived experiences of those who build our cities, grow our food, clean our homes, and power our platforms. Unless the missing majority is placed at the centre of policy, reform will remain so in name alone

On paper, work-from-home promises flexibility. The reality is a little complex

June 25, 2025 5:20 pm

Cramped living conditions, shared spaces, and unreliable internet, make remote work unattractive or even unfeasible, for many urban dwellers. For mothers, the chance to work remotely may reflect not freedom of choice but hard necessity

Government has made welcome moves to create employment, challenge now is to improve quality of jobs

December 23, 2024 8:24 pm

The Employment Linked Incentive scheme could be made more holistic by incorporating skilling and training aspects of work. Emphasis should be laid on increasing awareness, as well as digitising and simplifying processes and payments linked with it.

How to make self-employment count

December 11, 2024 11:30 am

With creation of jobs continuing to be a challenge, vocational training together with access to credit and legal support can enhance quality of self-employment and entrepreneurial activity

The report urges coordinated action across government, private sectors, and nonprofits to overcome barriers and create sustainable jobs for India’s women, bridging the gap toward inclusive growth

Indian workforce needs 145 million more women to hit $30 trillion economy target by 2047: Report

October 27, 2024 10:39 am

Currently, only 35-40 per cent of Indian women participate in the workforce, and projections indicate that without intervention, India will only reach a 45 per cent female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) by 2047.

English grammar, problem-solving skills growing among Indian learners: Report

Here are list of skills growing among Indian learners

September 26, 2024 9:08 am

English grammar and problem-solving are in high demand globally, as they enhance operational efficacy and interpersonal communication, making them essential skills across all regions and industries.

Top 10 countries with longest and shortest work hours 2024: The International Labour Organisation has released data on average working hours and the prevalence of excessive working time—based on hours of work and working time arrangements (work schedules).

Top 10 countries with the longest and shortest work hours 2024: Know where does India stand

May 01, 2025 9:58 am

Top 10 countries with longest and shortest working hours 2024: The average Indian worker works 46.7 hours each week, with 51 per cent of India's workforce working 49 or more hours each week.

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Indians consider sharing salary at workplace a taboo: Report

October 31, 2022 9:33 am

Despite the confidence being dwindled, India’s workforce remains optimistic about navigating challenges such as reaching the next level in their field, their work experience and education and chances of their income increasing.