Employment
Beyond the corner office: Why Indian employers are betting on executive coaches to retain talent
Indian companies are expanding executive coaching beyond CXOs to high-potential managers to improve retention amid volatility, AI disruption, and changing leadership expectations. Employers see coaching as an ROI-positive investment that will help in moderating salary costs.
3 min read12 Jan 2026India’s rural employment guarantee offered the poor a job security net that’s about to weaken
This employment scheme’s revision is likely to push market wages down and slow a rural revival
3 min read25 Dec 2025Food delivery sees 27% rise in employment, but experts flag a hidden malaise
Gig workers' representatives and policy experts said growing job numbers actually hide distress across the gig economy, and that more people are engaging in such work because of rising unemployment.
6 min read18 Dec 2025Rural jobs guarantee revamp: More days of work, greater burden for states?
The VB G RAM G Bill proposes a rural jobs guarantee of 125 days of employment, replacing MGNREGA. The bill requires states to prepare implementation plans and is facing criticism for shifting financial burdens to states while altering the demand-driven nature of the employment guarantee.
4 min read16 Dec 2025SBI plans to add 6,500 staff for YONO 2.0 as it targets 200 million digital users
State Bank of India has launched YONO 2.0, a completely rewritten version of its digital banking platform, to accelerate customer migration to digital channels.
2 min read15 Dec 2025Rising costs force employers to rewrite employee benefits
The move comes as employee costs escalate, and health insurance premiums balloon, prompting firms to redesign their benefits programs to align with the needs of a multi-generational workforce and ensure financial discipline.
4 min read13 Dec 2025Employee gets fired for reporting to work ‘too early’; bizarre reason for job loss stuns social media
A 22-year-old worker was fired for arriving early to her shift 19 times, which was deemed a breach of her contract. The court upheld her dismissal, citing disobedience and loss of trust.
2 min read11 Dec 2025Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff-funded dividend would cost $450 billion, analysis shows
Trump's proposed $2,000 payments could cost $450 billion, with only a slight impact on inflation and economic growth. The timing may aid Republicans in the 2026 midterms, but funding relies on legislative approval amidst existing tariff revenues.
2 min read19 Nov 2025India plans big HR overhaul to unlock talent mobility gains in FTAs
The Indian government aims to enhance HR standards in the services sector to align with global norms, facilitating worker mobility in ongoing free trade agreement negotiations. A study will assess hiring and training practices across various industries to improve competitiveness and service quality.
4 min read16 Nov 2025Ford CEO Jim Farley flags lack of skilled workers in America, says 5,000 six-figure salary jobs unfilled — here's why
Ford CEO Jim Farley highlighted a shortage of skilled workers, as 5,000 high-paying mechanic jobs at the automaker remain unfilled. He also noted the need for better education and training for younger employees joining the workforce.
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