China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concernsMarriage registrations in China have seen a significant drop. Official data reveals a 6.2% decrease in the first quarter compared to last y...
11 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
SNAP shake-up this week: New rules could change who qualifies—check before you lose outMore than 150,000 households face impact as SNAP benefits eligibility restrictions 2026 roll out with stricter rules this week. Florida has...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Government staff seek Rs 69,000 minimum pay, DA merger proposalGovernment employees are pushing for major changes in pay and pensions with the Eighth Central Pay Commission. They want a higher basic sal...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
No gym, no equipment, just 10 minutes: Alia Bhatt’s trainer shares easy workouts that busy people can do at homeFitness is often postponed due to busy schedules. Celebrity trainer Karan Sawhney, who trains Bollywood stars like Kriti Sanon and Alia Bha...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
‘This is why I can’t work in India’: Techie dad shares he will log off early daily for his baby. Manager’s reply surprises himA tech worker's request to adjust his hours for childcare received a supportive response from his manager. This exchange showcases a workpl...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
They didn’t force anyone, yet attendance spiked 57%: How AI firm ditched strict rules to bring employees back to officeAn AI company, Superhuman, has seen a significant increase in office attendance. This rise follows the introduction of wellness stipends an...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Tax day is near: Last-minute moves that could save you moneyTax day is close, but people still have time to save money. Experts say last-minute steps like retirement contributions, health savings, an...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
SC asks govt to plan law for paternity leave: Here's what top court has saidThe Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to consider a law recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit, highlighting the ov...
18 Mar, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Childcare emerges as key HR focus under Social Security CodeIndia Inc is boosting childcare support as the Social Security Code nears. Nearly 60% of companies have increased budgets for crèches and d...
05 Jan, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
How Indian companies are becoming more childcare-friendly for employeesIndian companies are enhancing childcare benefits for employees. Daycare benefit plans are increasingly common. Companies are providing fin...
22 Nov, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
New-age firms roll out unlimited childcare leavesThese companies are also offering their staff childcare reimbursement and extended maternity and paternity leaves, with the third Covid wav...
27 Jan, 2022, 02.23 PM IST
New-age firms expand childcare benefits to give employees greater flexibilityThese companies are also offering their staff childcare reimbursement and extended maternity and paternity leaves, with the third Covid wav...
26 Jan, 2022, 07.34 PM IST
As organisations switch to hybrid mode, employees get a mix of childcare benefitsNot many companies offered their employees a mix of childcare benefits before the pandemic, but with more people now having to work some da...
12 Oct, 2021, 03.17 PM IST
It takes a village to raise a child! India Inc must focus on high quality childcare to arrest ‘shecession’For the longest time, childcare was bucketed under the maternal umbrella and did not warrant organisational interventions.
23 Sep, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
HSBC India tweaks childcare policy to benefit women employeesWomen employees can now claim reimbursement for day-care expenses until the child turns six. This is up to Rs 18,000 per month in Mumbai, R...
23 Oct, 2019, 02.04 PM IST
Citibank doles out gift to new mothers, offers childcare allowance of upto Rs 1.32 lakh above salaryThe assistance is quite different from childcare benefits typically provided as it allows employees to determine which daycare service they...
05 Jun, 2015, 12.49 AM IST