No boss approval needed for vacation, 6-9 months pay if laid off...: Indian techie shares his perks of working in SwedenAn Indian software developer in Sweden highlighted the country's generous employee benefits, including extensive paid leave, wellness allow...
12 May, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
Tesla strike is a culture clash: Swedish labor vs American managementThey call it the Swedish Model, a way of life that has defined the country's economy for decades. At its heart is cooperation between emplo...
27 Dec, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
Tesla is fighting with Sweden's unions. Here's what to know.The strike in Sweden, by 120 mechanics represented by the trade union IF Metall, was the first labor action against Tesla, the U.S. maker o...
07 Dec, 2023, 04.02 PM IST
Ericsson to launch subscription service for remote officeThe company, known for selling telecom equipment to phone companies, has been benefiting from the sale of 5G gear and is now looking to div...
04 May, 2021, 04.38 PM IST
From 'Minecraft' to 'Valheim': How Sweden is taking over the gaming worldUS and Japanese companies dominate the global gaming scene, but Sweden holds its own.
12 Mar, 2021, 03.11 PM IST
Eicher Motors and Volvo JV to acquire Volvo's India bus businessA new bus division will be formed at VECV that will house both the Eicher and Volvo bus businesses. It will be headed by Volvo Bus Corporat...
14 Aug, 2020, 06.56 AM IST
EPFO coverage for Indians working abroad tooThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, which manages the money in employees provident fund accounts, has entered into an agreement wit...
03 Nov, 2017, 02.06 PM IST
Maternity benefits is a tool for attracting, retaining talent: Nasscom Trilegal reportCompanies are increasingly looking at maternity benefits as a tool for attracting and retaining talent and not merely a legal obligation, s...
17 Mar, 2016, 07.04 PM IST
India's social security pact with Canada comes into forceThe clause would enable Indian as well as Canadian employees to avoid double social security contribution and enhance competitiveness.
03 Aug, 2015, 10.52 PM IST
TCS ranked as top employer in Europe for third consecutive yearTCS has been named as the top employer in Europe by Top Employers Institute, citing the IT major as an "exceptional performer" in nine core...
09 Mar, 2015, 05.18 PM IST
Government will have to address demand side issues for Digital India Plan: Ericsson’s Ulf PehrssonIndian operations with 19,500 employees recently became the largest in terms of headcount for Ericsson, surpassing its Sweden home base.
05 Jan, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
Ericsson to acquire Canada-based Telcocell, subsidiariesTelecom equipment maker Ericsson will acquire Canada-based consulting and systems integration firm Telcocell and its subsidiaries.
24 Jul, 2013, 10.18 PM IST
- India, Sweden sign social security pact to relieve workers from double taxation
India and Sweden today signed a social security agreement that will relieve their workers from double taxation.
26 Nov, 2012, 06.44 PM IST
- 'Mobile broadband is the way ahead for India'
ET talks to the Ericsson's newly appointed global CFO Jan Frykhammar on the company's plans and future prospects for the Indian market.
06 Dec, 2009, 08.00 PM IST
- Separate EPF kitty for expats in the pipeline
Expats from US, Netherlands and Sweden, with which India has not signed a social service agreement, could opt out of EPF. Cashing in on you...
29 Mar, 2009, 01.15 AM IST
- Swedish multinationals pamper employees to keep them fit
High-tech gyms, free breakfasts, and programmes to help people lose weight or stop smoking: modern Swedish companies pamper their employees...
04 May, 2008, 09.18 AM IST
- XLRI looks to tie up with Victoria, Shanghai universities
XLRI Jamshedpur has initialised talks with Australia’s Victoria University and the Shanghai University to forge educational partnerships.
23 Sep, 2006, 03.03 AM IST