Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
IAS body seeks tougher rewards for tough postingsThe Central IAS Association has submitted recommendations to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They are seeking a review of policies regardin...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
3 steps private sector employees and managers can take if they disagree with disciplinary committee actionPrivate sector employees and managers facing disciplinary action can protect themselves. Understanding labour laws and principles of natura...
30 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
From cost centre to strategic lever: The new workplace contract taking shape in IndiaCompanies are adopting flexible plans, preventive care, and digital delivery. This creates a new partnership between employers and employee...
16 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Skyroot, a newborn unicorn; AI pay gap growsSkyroot Aerospace became India’s first spacetech unicorn after its latest funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
08 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
The growing pay gap: AI skills drive 60% higher salaries in techAI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This wideni...
07 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypseA Hangzhou court has set a precedent, ruling that companies cannot use AI automation as a blanket justification for firing workers. The dec...
02 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for postal employees: Rs 1.12 lakh basic pay proposed for postman; what postal employee body wants from 8th CPCFederation of National Postal Organisations's (FNPO) memorandum included issues related to postal assistants, sorting assistants, postmen, ...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Ability to integrate AI into decision-making is fast becoming a critical performance indicator: Randstad Digital's Graig PaglieriAI has become a core part of business strategy, with nearly 90% of technologists in India now expected to use it in their roles, according ...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
India Inc bets on mid-level talent; expects moderate salary hikes: ReportCompanies in India anticipate a future hiring focus on mid-level professionals. Salary increases are projected to be moderate, between 5 to...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.32 PM IST