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Govt. to gazette the wage board recommendation for newspaper fraternity salaries - October 28, 2011
The government would soon gazette the wage board recommendations related to the journalist/other employees of the news papers and news agencies, which was approved by the cabinet on Thursday, said Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge.
Generation of 100 million jobs to be facilitated by the new manufacturing policy - October 26, 2011
With an aim to boost the economy to 22 per cent and create around 100 mn jobs over a period of 10 years, the government today approved a national policy for that will facilitate national manufacturing investment zones, which will offer faster clearances.
To tackle labour shortage problem, govt. plans to open 1,500 ITIs - October 23, 2011
Union Labour and Employment Minister, Mallikarjuna Kharge said that the Centre has proposed starting of 1,500 it is under the 12th Five Year Plan so as to tackle the shortage of skilled labour across the country.
Farm sector to move to machines to tackle labour shortage created due to labourer’s inclination towards MGNREGS - October 20, 2011
The government is planning for agricultural mechanization during the 12th Plan to tackle labour shortage in the farm sector as a result of a higher number of labourers turning to MGNREGS.
Temporary hiring likely to go up by 25% this year - October 16, 2011
According to experts, recruitment of temporary staff on project basis or during their peak business season is gaining momentum and is likely to rise by 20-25 percent in sectors such as banking, FMCG, telecom, construction, infrastructure and pharma.
Persons facing criminal charges not eligible for govt jobs: SC - October 16, 2011
The Supreme Court held that any individual facing criminal charges will not be considered suitable for appointment in government service unless acquitted of the charges.
MGNREGA remuneration may soon match minimum wages in states: Centre - October 15, 2011
Acting on a court order issued last month, the Centre is planning to raise the payouts under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) so as to match up with the notified minimum wages of states.
India Inc likely to reduce its hiring activity during the Oct-Dec quarter - October 14, 2011
A report by staffing firm TeamLease says that India Inc may likely witness a temporary reduction in the hiring activity during the Oct-Dec quarter due to the prevalent global economic uncertainty.
Government planning for hiring of more patent experts - October 11, 2011
Government is planning to hire 250 more patent examiners by April 2012 with the aim of expediting the patent grant process within a shorter time span.
HR shifting roles as trade partners in top companies - October 11, 2011
The Human Resource function of various top companies like HUL, Godrej, Essar Group, Mphasis, LG Electronics, etc. is shifting its role from just an employee related function to a trade partner, talking deliverables.
Fresher hiring rises by 21 pc in Indian companies - October 10, 2011
As per experts, campus hiring witnessed 21 per cent growth across industries like energy, infrastructure, consulting, media, IT and retail in India in the July-September quarter.
Fake job offer warning by ITsAP - October 10, 2011
The IT and ITES Industry Association of Andhra Pradesh (ITsAP) has warned job seekers in the state regarding fake job offers floating in the market, guaranteeing jobs in the IT & ITES sectors.
Expat hiring on a rise in India - October 10, 2011
Hiring of expats in India has gone up by 20% with a higher number of foreigners looking for jobs in India due to the economic condition and resultant freezing of hiring in Western economies.
MGNREGA leading to labour shortages and consequent wage hike hit - October 9, 2011
As per a survey conducted by FICCI, the government's flagship rural job guarantee scheme, MGNREGA, has resulted into labour shortages for the industry which has resulted in wage hike and production hampering.
Govt. to link AADHAR to MGNREGS wages - October 7, 2011
Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has indicated the govt.’s planning to link AADHAR with MGNREGS for payment of wages through AADHAR-linked bank accounts across the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura and West Bengal.
Companies in Bangalore promote custom-made benefit schemes to retain talent - October 4, 2011
Companies in Bangalore have found out a new way of retaining talent. Companies like Wipro, M&M, etc. are offering custom-made benefits schemes to their employees wherein the employees can themselves select benefits that they find useful as per their lifestyles so as to prevent dissatisfaction.
Punjab employees get pay hikes as Diwali gifts - October 4, 2011
The Punjab govt. today announced pay hike for most of its employees, alongwith the encashment of earned leave with TLC and introduction of mobile phone allowance for all category of employees.
Demand for social media experts on rise - September 30, 2011
According to estimates by Ma Foi, more than 10,000 social media jobs would be generated in 2012, in line with the increasing demand of the profile in various sectors across India.
Economic uncertainty is slowing down hiring - September 25, 2011
The economic uncertainties and rising inflationary pressure seem to be taking their toll over the job market across India. As per Naukri.com's Managing Director and CEO Hitesh Oberoi, the slowdown has affected hiring in telecom, insurance, construction and financial services.
West Bengal govt. offers faster process to attract start-ups - September 23, 2011
West Bengal Commerce and Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee on Friday said that the government is planning a revision in the set-up process of start-up companies comprising of only seven forms as compared to the present number of 15 forms, making it easier and faster to set shop in the state.