Zomato plans to hire over 5,000 employees in India
The online food aggregator will expand into 30 more cities in India, and plans to hire another 5,000 delivery partners.
Indonesians, Indians most optimistic workers in Asia-Pacific
Indonesian and Indian workers are more confident about career opportunities than those in any other major economy in Asia Pacific.
IIUI pioneers online job portal in Pakistan
The International Islamic University Islamabad in Pakistan has launched an online job portal, making it the first to implement such an initiative locally.
Bangalore pays highest salaries in all of India
LinkedIn India revealed in a recent survey that Bangalore City pays the highest salaries in all of India.
After an 18-month search, Flipkart names new HR head
Flipkart has made a key appointment of a chief HR officer, which has remained vacant for about 18 months.
HR professionals in India among top three most in demand
India has seen a surge in talent demand in various industries including Automobile, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
Honda’s Bangladeshi plant to begin manufacturing
Honda has established a new factory in Bangladesh and believes that the motorcycle industry will further contribute to the national economy.
Pakistan committed to fulfilling 10 million jobs promise
The Pakistani government is working to fulfill its promise of 10 million jobs, in addition to five million new homes.
Uber and Ola drivers’ strike in Mumbai temporarily suspended
Ola and Uber drivers in Mumbai are facing dwindling incentives, and went on a strike to demand that fares factor in the rising fuel costs, among other things.
Bangladesh approves labour bill easing trade union set up
Bangladesh has passed a bill that will provide more facilities to workers, and the punishment of workers for violating laws has been reduced.
Paytm employees arrested for blackmailing CEO
The employees had attempted to extort almost $300 million from the Indian e-commerce company’s founder and CEO.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019
Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
New app helps Bangladesh jobseekers navigate the informal economy
With funding and expertise from the likes of Google, the new app Kormo is helping Bangladeshis with job opportunities, work skills, and career advice
GSK planning shut down of Bangladesh unit
Some 800 employees will lose their jobs if GSK Bangladesh proceeds with a proposed closure of its pharmaceuticals business.
Indian workers hold ‘biggest’ labour rally in decades
Thousands of Indian workers took to the streets of New Delhi in a protest against “anti-people policies”.
Aon names best employers for 2018
DBS Bank has been recognised by Aon as the best regional employer for Asia-Pacific, as well as in the individual markets of Singapore and India.
Jet Airways decides against sweeping pay cuts
Following employee protests, and despite financial difficulties, the Indian carrier has decided not to slash employee salaries.
India HR report: Three industries on the edge
In part two of our spotlight on India, we examine three industries that have been most affected by emerging technologies.
HR country report: India in a state of transition
The Indian job market is stuck in a rut, with total employment down, particularly for the IT sector – once the country’s golden goose.