India’s gig economy boom must start working for the women behind itFemale gig workers face challenges like limited mobility and financial access. Initiatives providing affordable asset finance and tailored ...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
What “Work-Life Balance” Means in Different Parts of the GlobeWork-life balance is not universal. Countries like France and Germany prioritize mandatory time off, boosting life satisfaction. Japan face...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Festival cheer! Coal India rolls out ₹1.03 lakh reward for non‑executive workersCoal India Ltd (CIL) has announced a performance-linked reward (PLR) of ₹1.03 lakh for its non-executive workers, impacting around 2.1 lakh...
26 Sep, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
India's employment challenge isn't just about creating more jobs, but about making them secureDespite India's impressive economic growth, a Reuters poll highlights that quality job creation remains a critical challenge. A PRICE surve...
29 Jul, 2025, 11.11 PM IST
Resilience, research, re-invention help India lead global fight against COVID-19: M Venkaiah NaiduAddressing the first Graduation Day ceremony of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation Medical College (Faridabad) held in New Delhi, N...
07 Mar, 2021, 03.50 PM IST
Indians most optimistic in APAC about job, pay rise prospects in 2021, shows global studyOver one in three Indian workers are very optimistic about their career prospects in 2021, the highest in all countries surveyed, it said.
22 Dec, 2020, 11.57 AM IST
Pay isn't everything, Indians prefer 'ideal' job: AdobeThose that report holding an additional job, say gaining new skills (other than additional income) is the primary reason to moonlight in In...
14 Jun, 2016, 03.15 PM IST
Job satisfaction not necessarily equals job loyalty: SurveyWhile 71 per cent of employees report being "satisfied" or "very satisfied" in their jobs, more than 63 per cent say they regularly look fo...
03 Apr, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
We must give importance to labour to end discrimination: Prime Minister Narendra ModiHe was addressing the 'Shramyogi Kalyan Mela' in 20 places across Gujarat through video-conferencing from Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constitue...
25 Dec, 2014, 09.57 PM IST
Contractor's wage revision may hit Rs 100 crore/year for Coal India Ltd"Though there is no direct effect on CIL, indirectly there will be an impact," Coal India Director told.
23 Nov, 2012, 08.53 PM IST
- Young workers most satisfied yet more likely to quit
The young workers they are among the most satisfied lot at the workplace, yet more likely to quit their job when compared to their older pe...
21 Oct, 2011, 04.16 AM IST
Environment friendly cos have more satisfied employeesEnvironment friendly cos are likely to have more engaged and satisfied employees.
22 Apr, 2010, 02.39 PM IST
- Sonia asks Congmen to work to restore party's "historical" role
Fresh from Lok Sabha electoral triumph, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday asked partymen to start working to restore the party's "h...
17 May, 2009, 08.05 PM IST
- UK railway enquiries now to be handled in India
The National Rail Enquiries is shunting British call centre jobs to India to save cash. Around 70 positions could be outsourced.
01 Mar, 2009, 12.34 AM IST
UK railway enquiries now to be handled in IndiaObama administration in US may be taking steps to streamline the outsourcing process, but no such qualms, it seems, exist across the Atlant...
28 Feb, 2009, 06.42 PM IST
- HMSI workers pledge to cooperate
The company was troubled with labour dispute last month when its contractual workers went on strike demanding regularisation.
10 Oct, 2006, 06.20 PM IST
- US restores duty-free access for Indian, Pak
Citing progress on intellectual property and worker rights, US President George W Bush has restored duty-free access for some Indian and Pa...
30 Jun, 2005, 09.55 AM IST