FULL TIME JOB
A four-day week can work - if staff and employers can deal with the challenges
Revolutionary trials of a four-day working week show mixed results, sparking a debate. While some firms report increased productivity and savings, others struggle with physical demands and logistics. Is this the future of work or a risky experiment? The battle between long hours and employee well-being continues to unfold.
Budget 2024: Why relief for middle-class is crucial amid price pains and job woes
Budget for middle class: The Indian middle class faces inflation, income inequality, and job uncertainties, prompting calls for targeted budgetary measures. With rising living costs and employment instability, the upcoming budget must address these challenges to alleviate financial burdens. Expectations include income tax relief, increased standard deduction, and incentives to boost private consumption and investment. The budget is seen as a crucial opportunity to bolster consumer confidence and address the needs of the middle class.
Applications sought for two posts of full-time Trai members after relaxing criteria
Interested candidates, who can be former government officials or experienced professionals from the private sector, can send applications by August 28.
Air India-Vistara merger likely to impact around 600 non-flying staff
600 non-flying Air India and Vistara staff will be impacted by the Tata Group merger. Job placements within Air India and Tata companies are planned. Fair fitment considers experience and performance. Voluntary separation offered if needed. No cabin crew impact. Merger completes by late September or early October. Singapore Airlines holds 25.1% of Air India. NCLT and CCI approved.
Rajasthan Budget Highlights: FM Diya Kumari says govt working to make state $350 bn economy
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state's 2024-25 budget, highlighting the government's focus on 10 resolutions, including a $350 billion economy and quality infrastructure development. She also highlighted the construction of nine greenfield expressways and a resolution to fill 4 lakh vacancies within five years.
IIT graduates feel pay pinch as top offers dry up
Compensation for graduates from top 10 engineering institutes, of which eight are IITs, as ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework has declined marginally for the class of 2024, according to Deloitte campus workforce trends 2024 study.
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India is still a stock pickers' paradise, says Porinju Veliyath, lauds Raymond for full value unlocking
Porinju Veliyath stresses market correction readiness, noting Raymond’s stock's rise from Rs 300 in 2021 to Rs 3,100. Raymond's lifestyle, real estate, engineering segments, Maini Precision ties, and the Rs 7,000 crore demerger on the 11th are key. Promoter attitudes, stock picking fundamentals, valuation comparisons, and a bulk deal in related stocks are also discussed.
Ethical Hacking Skills: A must-have for freshers entering the modern employment landscape
Freshers can boost their employability in cybersecurity by acquiring ethical hacking skills. With a talent shortage in the field, opportunities abound for roles like Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. Entry-level salaries range from ₹3,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 per annum in India, with growth potential to earn up to 30 lakhs per annum for senior-level hackers.
How Canada is turning from a dream destination to a nightmare
High property prices, lack of jobs and rising crime are rendering Canada into a nightmare -- so much so that a high cost of living has triggered reverse migration from Canada.
Finding jobs in Canada getting harder. Youth unemployment rate rises to multi-year highs
Canada's economy saw a surprising loss of 1,400 jobs in June, causing the unemployment rate to rise to 6.4%, the highest in 29 months. Analysts had expected job gains. The Bank of Canada is closely monitoring the situation for any potential impact on inflation.
India's job crisis: Could Andhra Pradesh's skill census be Modi 3.0's game-changer?
India's job crisis: India's booming population is facing a challenging job scenario. The crisis involves both the quantity and quality of jobs. Amidst this, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, is launching a skill census to map available skill sets and develop human capital. This initiative could be a game-changer for Modi 3.0 if it plans to replicate the same on an all-India level.
Envisioning a career in legaltech? Check out the in-demand roles, skills & more
The widespread adoption of technology has transformed the legal industry, giving rise to 'legaltech.' Legaltech offers various opportunities, including roles for tech innovators, product managers, and consultants. Hemant Krishna from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. notes that AI has significantly boosted the legal tech industry's prominence.
Martech jobs on the rise as digital avenues become prominent in marketing
Digitalization has permeated all sectors, including marketing, which is now adapting to significant shifts in consumer behavior through the rise of marketing technology (martech). Martech blends marketing with advanced software tools to gain consumer insights and track marketing performance, ensuring organizational growth.
Has Melania struck deal with Donald Trump to be part-time first lady if he gets second term? The Inside Story
Melania Trump plans a part-time First Lady role if Donald Trump wins in 2025, prioritizing her son Barron's college years in New York City over full-time duties in Washington, D.C., due to her changed perspective on the unpaid position.
Change your job search strategy to deal with age bias; how to search jobs aligned with age
For better or worse, there are tons of younger job seekers competing for fewer jobs than before, and willing to work longer hours for a lower title and salary. How can you optimise your job strategy based on the challenges for your age bracket?
Neptune retrograde, Leo season, and Capricorn full moon will affect your horoscope. All you may like to know
How will the Neptune retrograde, Leo season, and another Capricorn full moon impact your life? July may prove to be special. Have a look at your horoscope if you are with these zodiac signs.
Why these Chinese working mothers don't want more babies
A woman leading a financial team earning more than her husband, another pursuing a dream to become a civil servant, and a budding influencer aiming to be the family breadwinner are all young mothers in China who have one thing in common: they are raising one child and don't want another, regardless of their husbands' opinions or the government's incentives aimed at addressing an aging population.
Strawberry Full Moon 2024: Best viewing time to witness the celestial event in US
Strawberry Full Moon 2024: Space enthusiasts are in for a treat as one of the most celebrated celestial events, the Strawberry Moon, illuminates the night sky on Friday, June 21, 2024.
If I don’t get this job, I would never marry my childhood love because...: Bengaluru CEO shares response on job application
Arva Health CEO, Dipalie Bajaj, shared a job-seeker's unique answer on X about marrying his childhood love for a job opportunity.
Modi 3.0: Growth sequel starring jobs, investment
The full budget, likely to be presented early in July, will detail specific measures toward this end. "The focus would be to promote labour-intensive growth that will create jobs, with continued emphasis on macroeconomic stability," a top government official aware of the details told ET. A host of measures on startups and taxation - including inverted duty structure correction, along with GST rate rationalisation - is under discussion, said the person cited above.
Understanding the difference between green jobs and ESG jobs
The demand for sustainability roles has surged, with a focus on ESG roles and green jobs. ESG roles encompass environmental, social, and governance aspects, while green jobs specifically target environmental sustainability.
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
Flower Moon: What does it mean for people with different zodiac signs? Here are details
The Flower Moon or full moon will appear at 9:53 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The full moon this year is positioned in Sagittarius. It is a fire sign, situated in the ninth on the wheel and the same Axis as the air sign, Gemini.
Best place to live in USA: Check full list, key details
Best place to live in the US top ten list is out and there are some interesting city and locations.
Corruption common character of INDIA bloc parties, TMC made it full-time business: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of turning corruption into a "full-time business" during an election rally in Sankrail, Howrah. He alleged that corruption is a common trait among all parties in the INDIA bloc, but the TMC openly engages in it. Modi criticized the TMC for prioritizing the welfare of illegal immigrants over the people of West Bengal and claimed that the party has neglected the state's identity
Developers spending more time firefighting issues than delivering innovation: Cisco survey
The pressure on developers to rapidly deliver new features is compounded by the constant need to assist SREs and IT operations in ensuring application performance and availability.
Biggies like Google, Amazon & Microsoft paying undergrads Rs 1 lakh stipends for internships
At IIT Mandi, 27 students have received Rs 1-lakh-or-more stipends this year. In Bengaluru, RV College of Engineering has seen 39 students earning over Rs 1 lakh in monthly stipends compared to 8 last year. Vellore Institute of Technology also reports approximately 30 students with Rs 1-lakh stipends, with companies like Couchbase and Amazon offering Rs 1.2 lakh and Rs 1.1 lakh, respectively. The internship window is yet to close this year for the final count.
Politically incorrect
Netas are favourite targets of cartoonists and exaggerated caricatures of politicians never fail to make us laugh. And netas' is a tribe that lends itself easily to be poked about and laughed at, considering the bloopers they make and blunders they commit. A truly realised soul, or at least a nearly-realised soul, will find mirth in almost everything; hence the hint of a smile that always plays on their lips. Life itself is like a joke, an illusion, and nothing is not funny. Hence, sages say, there is no difference between a sage and a madman, for both seem to break into laughter for no apparent reason. Neither take themselves seriously.
How to crack UPSC civil services exam while working full time job? IFS officer gives five tips
Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Himanshu Tyagi shares his tips for managing UPSC preparation alongside a full-time job. His advice includes waking up early, studying after work, utilizing travel time, keeping study materials handy, and dedicating weekends. These tips can inspire and motivate individuals who aspire to crack the UPSC exam while working full-time.
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