Indian workers staying at home despite easing of lockdown
The majority of employees from India’s top three IT companies are continuing to work from home as India’s Unlock 1 phase kicks into effect.
HR managers in India identify remote working as long-term goal
63% of HR managers in India said their organisations will continue to work virtually even when COVID-19 lockdown is lifted in the country.
6 Asian firms named in World’s Most Ethical Companies list
The companies are recognised for their business integrity and corporate citizenship after being named in the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies list.
India, Indonesia and China employees most optimistic about their careers
Employees from the three Asia Pacific nations are the most optimistic in the world according to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020.
Asia has highest level of Employee Engagement
Asia has the highest level of employee engagement globally as three of its countries took up top three spots in the Employee Engagement Score.
Asia lags behind in Global Talent Competitiveness
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
Amazon to create a million jobs in India by 2025
Amazon is set to continue its investment in India by creating a million jobs and exporting $10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
Tens of thousands strike against labour reforms in India
Transportation services, banks and shops were shut as tens of thousands of workers in India went on strike to protest against the latest labour reforms.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump
The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
Google to add 3,800 jobs in Philippines, India and US
The internet giants are expected to bring some 3,800 customer support jobs in-house to its offices in Philippines, India and Mississippi at the end of 2020.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs
It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Future down the drain as Indian grads apply for sanitation jobs
Interviewers for sanitation worker jobs in India were not expecting so many qualified applicants as hundreds of graduates lined up for the interview.
2019 Review: A year of ups and downs
Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest news in the region that have made 2019 one of the most defining years in the employment world.
India and Southeast Asia lead globe in expected salary hikes
Asian workforces are set to see the world’s biggest salary rises once again in 2020, according to an annual forecasting report by ECA International.
Up to 15,000 jobs at risk from Indian insurer merger
The national government is pushing three major state-run insurance companies to consolidate, leading to thousands of potential redundancies.
How can horses help train future leaders?
Trainer and coach Isabelle Hasleder reveals how she uses horses to teach leaders to build better relationships with their teams.
National skills registry launches in India
The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has an ambitious plan to catalog the skills of more than 20 million trained adults.
Top Indian companies go on mass recruitment drives
Companies in India see mass recruitment drives due to vacancies over the years and as workers are more cost-effective.
Firm’s online presence matters to Indian job seekers
Job seekers in India seek companies online presence before applying and want to read employer reviews.
Employers in India fear legal woes under Wage Code
Employers fear the new Wage Code could open the door to a greater number of employee complaints and unfounded prosecutions.
Developers are in hot demand – but which universities produce the best?
A new survey ranks the educational institutions that provide the key skills needed for today’s technology graduates.
3.3 million now in India’s flexi-workforce
A new report has found India now has 3.3 million people employed in flexible, or contract, roles, with the population set to grow even more.
PeopleStrong sets ambitions high in Asia-Pacific expansion
Fresh from opening its new Asia-Pacific regional office in Singapore, India-based PeopleStrong has ambitions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
How great teams help to shape great leaders
Sneha Arora, and DN Prasad have co-authored this piece on the importance of the roles that teams play in modern-day business and shaping great leaders.
Salaries of business school graduates rise by 20% in India
Data from the placements of Indian business school graduates for the current year reveals that average starting salaries have increased by 20%.
Salaries for AI expertise soar in India due to small talent pool
Indian organisations across the board are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, causing salaries for AI professionals to skyrocket.
Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover to slash 4,500 jobs
The company has suffered its first sales drop in China in 20 years, and a lower demand for diesel vehicles in Europe.
India lost more than 10 million jobs in 2018, claims think tank
More than 10 million jobs were lost in India last year, according to a recent report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.
India’s IT sector to generate 250,000 jobs next year
This development is attributed to the increasing uptake of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.