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Majority of food delivery, quick commerce riders seek clean restrooms, eating spaces: ReportAccording to a report by UPZY, a start-up that seeks to address a basic problem faced by gig workers, 68% of riders work 10 hours or more a...- Majority of food delivery, quick-commerce riders seek clean restrooms, eating spaces: ReportA recent survey indicates that gig economy riders in India desire access to clean restrooms and seating areas. Many workers frequently oper...
- As India Inc wants staff to dress the part, uniforms become all the rageIndia's B2B apparel market is growing rapidly, reaching $2.1 billion and more than doubling in recent years. Companies now seek smart unifo...
- At 75, Rajinikanth still packs action star energy: ‘5 whites’ diet rule and workout routine is Jailer 2 star's fitness secretAt 75, Rajinikanth continues to perform action-heavy roles and maintain the energy expected of a much younger star. Ahead of Jailer 2 relea...
- Migrants in Germany fear impact of far-right AfD's election success in Saxony-AnhaltThe recent electoral success of the Alternative for Germany party has alarmed many migrants in Saxony-Anhalt. Many families are reconsideri...
- Argentina citizenship by investment: $350,000 and $800,000 routes explainedArgentina is getting ready to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme by the end of 2026. This program allows foreign investors to o...
- New Zealand's wealthy visa investors are helping build a new cable car in QueenstownNew Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa programme could help finance a proposed NZ$265 million cable car in Queenstown, with approved fund ...
- Transforming HR from a support function to a business driver: Why the ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 matterExplore the staggering $10 trillion issue surrounding employee engagement, as businesses strive for effective HR solutions. The 2027 ET HR ...
- UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000: Indian gig workers, students and tech firms face stricter right-to-work checksThe UK government has increased the fines for illegal working and made it tougher for gig platforms and subcontractors. This change impacts...
- Karnataka gig workers seek implementation of welfare schemesIn a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-based Workers...
- Granular district data on unincorporated sector will help create plans to raise productivityIndia’s unincorporated sector is highly concentrated but varies sharply across districts, according to the first district-level estimates f...
- US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in SeptemberThe U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%...
- FPIs turn net sellers, pull out Rs 35,860 cr in SepIn September, foreign portfolio investors shed a staggering Rs 35,860 crore from Indian equities, driven by global uncertainties and rising...
- India tourism growth faces skills crunch; workforce shortfall may hit 11 million by 2035: CBREIndia's tourism industry could face a shortage of around 11 million workers by 2035 as demand for trained professionals struggles to keep p...
- ‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
- Piyush Goyal calls for clear distinction between food supply ‘weaponisation’ and food-security measuresPiyush Goyal addressed the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting, focusing on the distinction in food supply chain strategies. He emphasized the nee...
- Ecommerce firms scale logistics, hiring ahead of festive salesFlipkart’s logistics arm Ekart has added 14 million cubic feet of warehousing space nationwide, increasing its storage capacity by 50%, the...
- Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunitiesIn this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals w...
- Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
- Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
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