India’s DMEO pushes for Gender Budgeting Act
This includes legally mandating all data-collecting institutions to analyse and publish gender-disaggregated statistics to reduce gender inequality.
New labour laws in India to bring workplace transformation
New labour codes will potentially transform work culture, affecting working hours, salaries, leave and flexible work arrangements.
More workers in India joining gig economy
India’s gig economy currents employs about 7.7 million people and is set to nearly triple to 23.5 million workers by 2029-30.
Tech workers in India continue with WFH practice
With most companies adopting hybrid work, employers fear that ordering employees back to the office may trigger a wave of resignations.
India considers paternity leave extension
The National Commission for Women has reviewed and analysed legislation affecting women, and recommended amendments to meet shortcomings.
India to educate public officials on gig worker rights
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
MSMEs in India urged to digitalise in post-COVID world
MSMEs are at the heart of India’s ambition to become a significant player and contribute to the global supply chain, said the Union Minister for IT.
India’s job market rebounds with 8.8 million jobs added in April
In one of the largest expansions in the labour market since the beginning of the pandemic, 8.8 million people joined the country’s workforce in April.
People at work 2022: A workforce view in Asia Pacific
In a recent episode of HRM TV, Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist, shared key workforce trends from countries in the APAC region.
India’s MSME sector expected to rebound with 15% growth in 2022
Recovery was observed over the last few months in sectors like construction, exports, commodities and consumption as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Big companies in India continue hybrid work policies
In view of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, companies are asking workers to continue work from home, or are adopting a hybrid system.
Indian startups embrace “work from anywhere” arrangement
This has allowed a particular startup to hire from a large pool of talent, with 95% of staff working from other locations.
New Delhi government to launch jobs portal in July
The platform will use artificial intelligence to draw up the best job matches and will offer end-to-end employment related information to jobseekers.
India plans to set up skill hubs across the country
The first phase would see 5,000 such centres set up, with an eventual aim of having a hub present across all Indian cities.
India’s urban unemployment rate falls to 9.8% in July-September 2021
The labour force participation rate in urban areas over the same period was 46.9%, down from 47.2% year-on-year, showed official data.
India’s central government staff may see hike in salaries
Under the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, a raise in the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected for employees by the end of this month.
India resumes full office attendance for central government employees
Heads of departments are also called on to ensure that employees wear face masks at all times, and abide by the appropriate social distancing measures.
Unemployment rate in India drops to 11-month low
The unemployment rate fell to 6.57% in January – the lowest since March last year, contributed by a decrease in rural unemployment.
India prepares to set a salary structure for WFH workers
A draft framework will be proposed to the Finance Ministry, with any subsequent changes requiring amendment to the tax laws.
Formal employment in India jumps by 0.2 million in July-September quarter
Over the period, 31 million jobs were created in sectors such as manufacturing and education, an increase from 30.8 million in the preceding quarter.
India’s central government allows 50% of staff to WFH
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government is allowing half of its employees below the rank of under secretary to work from home.
India to implement new labour codes in FY2022-23
The Labour Ministry is planning to implement all four new labour codes in the new fiscal year, set to replace 29 current labour laws.
India likely to continue WFH policy into 2022
The Central government has started discussions to set rules to regulate work from home (WFH) amid rising cases of the Omicron variant in the country.
India likely to implement 4-day work week
If the country’s new labour codes are implemented, there is a likelihood that workers in India may be able to enjoy a four-day work week in FY2022-2023.
India plans to plug gaps in employment data by 2022
Data on informal workers is scarce and can currently only be collected from an online portal launched in August, called e-Shram.
India’s first national employment policy to create more jobs
An expert committee has been set up to form a national employment policy that will help sectors with potential to increase mass employment.
Trade unions in India say minimum wage hike “not enough”
Trade unions in the capital city say higher wages are required to offset the impact of rising inflation in prices of essential commodities.
India’s first National Employment Policy to create more jobs
The government will form a committee to set up India’s first National Employment Policy to significantly raise employment in the country.
India mulls reclassifying gig workers as employees
Gig and platform workers may be reclassified as employees in a major government policy move amid a changing employment landscape.
WFH has helped the middle class during the pandemic: PM Modi
The majority of businesses have had to resort to remote working as India went into a hard lockdown from March last year, shutting for three months.