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In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
Portugal will pay workers thousands of euros to relocate to its countryside. Here's who can applyPortugal is inviting people to its interior regions with financial aid. Workers, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals can receive up to ...
New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate saw an increase in May, reaching 5.5%. This marks a rise from April's 5.2%. Government data indicates a slight up...
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
Former SpaceX welder who once knew nothing about the company now holds shares worth over $1 millionA former SpaceX welder, Juan Hernandez, saw his decade-old stock grant blossom into over $1 million following the company's IPO. Initially ...
He joined as a welder, thought it was just another job. That job got him a Rs 10 crore jackpot in 10 years. Thanks to SpaceX IPOJuan Hernandez joined SpaceX as a welder in 2015, viewing it as just another job opportunity. Along with his employment, he received compan...
American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practicesA viral X post contrasted a smooth exit from a global firm with a friend's difficult experience at an Indian employer, sparking debate on s...
A new hire waited exactly five minutes after a 10 AM salary credit to submit a resignation email at 10:05 AM, prompting an HR executive to question whether weeks of onboarding and training deserved at least a full day's loyaltyA new employee resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about the evo...
Remember Bihar's missing bridge? Now thieves have stolen a 40-metre mobile towerIn a baffling incident, thieves in Bihar have allegedly made a 40-meter mobile tower, along with a generator and equipment, disappear from ...
China firm secures Kenya Airport revamp deal after Adani falloutKenya has awarded a $2.9 billion airport upgrade contract to China Communications Construction Co., two years after canceling a deal with I...
Mahindra's SUV output dips up to 15% in June amid supply chain worker crunch; XUV 7XO, Thar production hitMahindra & Mahindra is experiencing a significant drop in SUV production. A shortage of contract workers is affecting key parts suppliers. ...
Customer service no longer a cost centre in AI era: HGS CEO Venkatesh KorlaArtificial intelligence is transforming the business process management sector. Companies are now prioritizing customer experience, moving ...
L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges in projects: CFO R Shankar RamanLarsen & Toubro is embracing automation and robotics to boost construction. The company aims to transform the industry by reducing reliance...
Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
Supervisor who secretly fired her employee without telling HR ended up having to quit her own job insteadA part-time employee named Samantha Lee faced a fabricated termination notice from her supervisor, Sarah, during a period of family grief. ...
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
I started packing up at 4:58 PM every day after my boss denied my raise; he owns my hours, not a minute moreA viral TikTok video captured an employee leaving precisely at 4:58 PM after being denied a raise, resonating with millions of workers feel...
FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & ParaguayWorkers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provide...