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Moonlighting – The 2022 Debate

India Employer Forum October 4, 2022

The debate around moonlighting is heated right now. On the one end of the spectrum are companies like Swiggy that are not weary about employees in non-critical projects taking up side-gigs provided they make a declaration. On the other hand are companies like Wipro that call moonlighting down right ‘cheating’. What is moonlighting? Moonlighting refers […]

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Ace Your Festive Season Hiring With These Tips

India Employer Forum October 3, 2022

Festive season hiring is crucial for retailers and can be stressful and unpredictable. Some studies suggest that retail sales during the festive season can account for close to 30% of the annual turnover for retailers. This makes it crucial for retailers to recruit staff handling the holiday rush. Here are some tips to help festive […]

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5 Workplace Distractions That Can Kill Productivity

India Employer Forum September 29, 2022

Multiple studies reveal that the work hours in India are one of the highest in the world, with virtually no time to spare for leisure activities or to hone a craft outside the workspace. While the sheer volume of output expected from each employee is colossal, other things like workplace distractions add to lengthening an […]

Looking for New Kinds of ‘Reward Programmes’ to Retain Talent

India Employer Forum September 28, 2022

The pandemic catapulted us into the future in more ways than we anticipated. Mental health challenges, pandemic-induced hesitation, and family and relationship dynamics all saw a tectonic shift, with a heightened focus on personal wellness, especially in places of employment. Workplace reward programmes now look drastically different than a yearly bonus or a five-pound “Employee […]

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Women Entrepreneurship on the Rise

India Employer Forum September 27, 2022

In the past few years, more and more women have been giving up conventional career choices and moving towards entrepreneurship. Women are heading the entrepreneurial opportunities queue in India. As per the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Gender Gap Report, between 2016 and 2021, the number of women-founded companies grew by 2.68 times vis-a-vis male-founded […]

Is Marriage a Criterion for Maternity Benefit?

India Employer Forum September 27, 2022

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a social security legislation which is extended to every woman employee in an organization, enabling her to avail such benefits during pregnancy and while she conceives, as duly envisaged under the Act. A legal conundrum that may invoke some interpretative analysis governing the subject of Maternity Benefits under the […]

Disciplinary Action at Work: What HR Professionals Should Know

India Employer Forum September 26, 2022

Employees are often referred to as the “flag-bearers” or the “ambassadors” of an organisation. They are expected to behave in a manner prescribed not to tarnish the organisation’s image, culture, or values. While each company has its guidelines for disciplinary action at work, the overarching message remains the same. In a case where an employee […]

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‘Now the Focus is More on Results Than on Activity’

India Employer Forum September 26, 2022

K. B. Balmurali, Chief Operating Officer, Transworld Group of Companies, in a conversation with India Employer Forum on the future role of tech in the HR function, importance of reskilling and upskilling, including more women in the workforce, encouraging ease of doing business in India and more. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. My […]

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Monthly Compliance Roundup August 2022

India Employer Forum September 24, 2022

The regulatory compliance landscape in India is highly dynamic, with an average of 10 updates per day. In 2021 alone, there were as many as 3,577 updates in the compliance requirements. These regulatory changes are notified on over 2,000 union, state, and local government websites in the form of notifications, directions, circulars, advisories, orders, amendments, […]

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Talent Acquisition Analytics: Benefits and Tips for Success

India Employer Forum September 20, 2022

Organisations need to approach talent acquisition strategically so they do not recruit at short notice with limited resources, leading to poor hiring. Talent acquisition analytics can be leveraged to focus talent acquisition strategies on the most successful sources and secure the right talent. How talent acquisition (TA) analytics works Talent acquisition is no longer simply […]

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Remote Work Rigidifies Background Verification Process

India Employer Forum September 19, 2022

COVID-19 ramped up the digitisation process for many companies that may have been reluctant to move into a remote working environment before the pandemic. While employers may overlook the background verification process for remote workers, nothing can be more grievous than ignoring it. As an employer, you do not want to fall into the trap […]

Future of HR Tech

India Employer Forum September 17, 2022

Raj Tanwar, Chief Strategy Officer & HR Head, Advantage Club speaks to India Employer Forum about improving inclusivity in the workplace, easing the compliance burden, bridging the skill gap and creating a healthy talent pipeline and also the current and future role of HR Tech in HR. Q. Tell us a little about yourself. Currently, […]

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