Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
21 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Kerala polls: Parties battle to turn state from 'departure lounge' into destinationAs Kerala gears up for Assembly polls, migration emerges as a key election issue. Expatriates like Roy George highlight the significant sal...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Why fixing India’s export machinery is key to hitting the $2 trillion goalIndia aims for $2 trillion in exports by 2030. Current growth is slow, and global market share is small. The country faces challenges in ex...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
How Australia’s employer-sponsored regional work visa worksAustralia's Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa enables regional businesses to recruit skilled workers for local labour shortages. Nom...
15 Dec, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
Australia’s Skills in Demand visa for foreign workers explained: Who can work, who can sponsor, and for how longAustralia's Skills in Demand visa helps employers hire skilled workers from abroad. This temporary visa allows workers to stay for up to fo...
15 Dec, 2025, 12.24 PM IST
Australia’s underemployment jumps to 12 month high with shrinking labour force; unemployment steadyAustralia's job market shows a hidden weakness. Underemployment has reached a year-high of 6.2 percent. This means while people have jobs, ...
11 Dec, 2025, 11.06 AM IST
What young travellers need to know about Australia’s Working Holiday Maker visaAustralia's Working Holiday Maker program offers young people a chance to explore the country for a year. This popular visa allows travel, ...
25 Nov, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
What to know about Australia’s Skilled Migration System and how its visa pathways workAustralia welcomes skilled workers through a tiered migration system. Short-stay visas meet immediate needs. Provisional visas offer longer...
18 Nov, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
Indian workers quietly run the world — OECD just confirmed itIndia has emerged as a leading source of skilled talent for advanced economies, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating to OECD countries in ...
05 Nov, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
India negotiating social security pacts with US, UK: Bhupender YadavIndia is negotiating social security agreements (SSAs) with the US and UK to avoid duplication of such schemes, Union Labour and Employment...
28 Jul, 2022, 02.07 PM IST
ET Women's Forum: Why India needs to hear the voice of half a billionIndia scored a dismal 112 rank in the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Index 2020.
18 Feb, 2020, 11.08 AM IST
Indian labour market has competitive advantage over China: ReportIndia has more affordable labour than China, where the pay is more than double of what is being offered locally, a Towers Watson report say...
12 Mar, 2014, 05.40 PM IST
'Australia should increase immigration intake to boost economy'Australia should increase its immigration intake, particularly skilled migrants, by over 15 per cent from the next financial year to boost ...
13 Jan, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
- Indian worker has always come cheap
The contract system and racist policies favouring European immigrants forced many to return and their role is generally downplayed.
06 Nov, 2011, 12.17 PM IST