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Must-Have HR Policies for all Indian Companies

Transparency between management and employees, an equal-opportunity provider, a healthy company culture, and a competitive remuneration package, among others, are instrumental in an organisation’s growth, sustenance, and overall success. It is crucial to have robust HR policies to uphold an organisation’s mission, vision, and values. Why are HR policies important in the workplace? Following policies […]
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Organisational Ethics: How HR Can Implement Business Ethics

In 2017, United Airlines found itself in the heart of a scandal when its security officer was filmed dragging a passenger forcefully off an overbooked flight. News of the incident spread like wildfire, resulting in massive outrage from the passengers and the general public. Loyal customers questioned the airline’s business ethics, causing the company’s share […]
Compliance Roundup October 2022 - India Employer Forum

Monthly Compliance Roundup October 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 w.r.t 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, and […]
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Moonlighting Vs. Labour Law

Moonlighting refers to holding a second job outside of normal working hours or taking up second or additional jobs, besides an individual’s main employment. To understand the legality of moonlighting in India, we may have to see the related provisions provided in the “Constitution of India” followed by enactment of certain state laws and are […]
Monthly Compliance Roundup September 2022

Monthly Compliance Roundup September 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 w.r.t 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, and […]
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Moonlighting – The 2022 Debate

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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Is Marriage a Criterion for Maternity Benefit?

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 […]
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Disciplinary Action at Work: What HR Professionals Should Know

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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Monthly Compliance Roundup August 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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Remote Work Rigidifies Background Verification Process

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 […]
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A Practitioner’s Guide to HR Risk Management

To navigate organisational work along with its challenges, HR risks must be handled so the organisation can thrive and remain compliant. In other words, HR risk management is the key to ensuring a company’s success and its success with monitoring bodies. What exactly is HR risk management? While risk in business is not always avoidable, […]
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7 Things All Employers Must Know About Corporate Social Responsibility

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has always been an integral part of the Indian business environment. Even before it was enacted as a legal obligation in 2014, businesses in the country undertook philanthropic activities, albeit voluntarily, to contribute toward various social causes. Back in 2014, when India became the first country to mandate […]
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