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Walgreens closing down multiple underperforming US stores, what went wrong?
Pharma giants Walgreens is now closing down as one of their 4 US stores are currently underperforming amid stiff competition from retail chains like Target. Even slashing price and giving discounts are not working out for the organization, claim reports.
ESOPs exempt from GST, barring where foreign companies charge additional amount
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that multinational companies offering Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs), Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), or Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) without additional charges will not attract GST. This decision benefits tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Walmart, alleviating tax litigation concerns
Yes Bank restructures workforce, lays off 500 employees in cost-cutting move
While the layoffs have happened across several verticals ranging from wholesale to retail, the branch banking segment saw a large impact, one person cited above said. The people sacked have been given severance pay amounting to three months’ salary. “Yes Bank has launched an internal restructuring exercise at the advice of a multinational consultant. So far, around 500 have been asked to go and we can see more sackings in the coming weeks,” a person aware of the development said.
Consolidation phase to continue for banks; SBI, HDFC remain preferred picks: InCred Equities
The domestic brokerage firm also stated that the bank managements are already adopting various means including driving staff KRAs and incentivizing employees towards higher deposit augmentation and the recent branch expansion of most banks in semi-urban/rural areas will drive the CASA deposits momentum
Infosys announces sops for employees open to transfer to Hubballi campus
Sources aware of the matter told ET, that the policy seeks to encourage employees hailing from Mumbai-Karnataka to explore the opportunity in their home region. This will also help the company put the infrastructure at the modern facility to optimal use and save on costs. The policy will also allow employees to work on their current projects from the Hubballi development centre.
Ministers laud Infosys' move to offer sops to staffers relocating to Hubballi
Union Ministers Joshi & Patil praise Infosys for offering incentives to employees relocating to Hubballi, boosting local talent and growth in tier 2 cities.
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Mumbai remains India's most expensive city to live in: Survey
Within Asia, Mumbai and Delhi have seen upward movement in rankings. Mumbai has climbed six spots, while Delhi has moved up by two. As a result, Mumbai is now ranked as the 21st most expensive for expats among the cities surveyed in Asia, while Delhi is at the 30th position.
DA hike for bank employees: Dearness allowance from May to July 2024 announced; latest update on 5-day bank workweek
DA hike for bank employees: Dearness allowance will be 15.97% for May, June and July 2024 for the bank employees. The calculation of dearness allowance for bank employees was revised early this year. A new pay scale has been constructed for the employees of the public sector banks after merging with DA earlier. What will change in dearness relief for the pensioners of PSU banks? What is the latest update on the 5-day work week of the PSU banks? All you need to know
IKEA did what others only talk of doing & it was a gamechanger for India staff
IKEA faced high employee turnover globally. In India, to retain staff, IKEA introduced subsidized daycare, 26 weeks of parental leave, and a five-day workweek. These benefits have significantly improved employee satisfaction and retention, reflecting IKEA's commitment to addressing local worker needs and enhancing their work-life balance.
BNPL startup Simpl undertakes another round of layoffs, rejigs senior leadership
Simpl, a Bengaluru-based consumer credit startup, laid off 30 employees after firing 160 executives. Senior executives Vatsal Jain, Ashwini Ravindranath, and Ramkumar Narayanan resigned. Earlier in April 2023, the BNPL startup let go 25% of its workforce or around 150 employees.
Startups’ new hiring strategies; unprecedented poll buzz online
Happy Thursday! While layoffs continue, startups are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff to cut costs. This in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How startups are changing their hiring strategies to streamline costs
Facing a prolonged funding drought, startups are trying a new approach to cost-cutting. Layoffs continue, but some companies, like Swiggy and Ola, are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff, according to industry insiders.
Startup layoffs in 2024: Ola Electric, Byju’s, Flipkart among firms shedding jobs
Indian startups and large new-age companies have been cutting down their workforce since the beginning of this year.
Google cuts at least 100 jobs across its cloud unit: report
Alphabet-owned Google is laying off at least 100 employees from several teams in its cloud unit, CNBC reported on Monday. Roles in sales, operations, engineering, consulting, and 'go to market' strategy were some of the positions cut.
Ola Electric eyes leaner road to profitability, to cut 400-500 roles
Ola Electric, eyeing an IPO, is reportedly trimming its workforce by 400-500 employees to streamline operations. This number may change as the senior leadership is still concluding the scale of the layoffs. They are expected to hit multiple verticals, sources told ET.
As work-from-home trend declines, flexible office spaces work for employees and companies
Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike as companies tighten return-to-office rules.
Global capability centres go big on hiring gig employees
India's multinational hubs are increasingly turning to hiring contingent workers to meet immediate talent needs while remaining cautious about permanent recruitment due to a bearish global outlook. There has been a significant rise in demand for gig employees in the last six months, with an expected increase of up to 70,000 gig workers in the next six months. This trend allows companies to create a balanced workforce that is agile and cost-effective, with access to specialized skills.
Cost of living doesn't influence salaries; Pune among safest cities: KPMG Survey
A survey by KPMG revealed that cost of living differences across Indian cities do not affect compensation decisions, with most HR leaders stating there is no city compensatory allowance anymore. Employees consider various factors like rent, property indices, and local purchasing power when evaluating cost of living. Pune is highlighted for excelling in safety, while other cities like Chennai and Navi Mumbai excel in connectivity and healthcare. Companies are tapping into talent pools in satellite cities like Gurugram and Navi Mumbai.
Gland Pharma Q4 Results: Firm misses profit view on higher employee costs
Indian generic injectables maker Gland Pharma reported fourth-quarter profit below estimates on Wednesday, as soaring employee expenses outweighed strong demand in its core markets.
Walmart to lay off hundreds of corporate staff, relocate others, source says
Workers at the U.S. retail giant's smaller offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto are being asked to move to other central hubs such as Walmart's corporate base in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as Hoboken, New Jersey, or Sunnyvale, California, the source told Reuters. Walmart will close those smaller hubs later this year, the source added.
HDFC Bank says 6-7 pc of overall annual expenses are on tech
It can be noted that HDFC Bank was the first major lender to be slapped with business restrictions like a pause on issuing new credit cards and also launching new online products over two years ago.
Zomato sees Esop costs rising on grant of stock options to Blinkit leadership
Costs incurred under the Esops head are non-cash expenses, and will rise in the ongoing fiscal “on account of grant of Esops to the Blinkit leadership team and senior employees,” the management said in a post-earnings call.
Google lays off at least 200 employees from its ‘Core’ teams: report
Google laid off 200 core team employees to cut costs. These core teams build Google's main products and keep users safe online. The company is moving some of these jobs to India and Mexico. This follows earlier layoffs in 2023 as Google restructures to focus on AI.
Prices can't dampen EV sales as it steps on leasing pedal
Leasing is becoming a key driver in electric vehicle (EV) sales in India, especially as the high upfront cost remains a barrier to adoption. Companies like Quiklyz, Ayvens, and Lithium Urban Technologies are witnessing significant growth in the EV leasing business. Fleet operators and logistics companies find leasing more economical than purchasing due to lower total cost of ownership and the ability to channel capital to other parts of their business. Leasing also offers flexibility and technology risk mitigation in the rapidly evolving EV industry.
Top IT firms saw wage bills rise 5.5% even as revenue growth dips
IT companies' cumulative wage cost rose by Rs 18,036 crore in the fiscal year. Experts said this was due to continuity in lateral hiring in high-demand areas such as AI, machine learning, and cloud and engineering services, coupled with the salary increments, even though they are in the lower single digits.
Google layoffs: Tech giant undertakes fresh job cuts in cost optimisation push
Alphabet-owned Google is undergoing a restructuring, with layoffs and expansion plans in key hubs like India, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dublin. Concerns are being raised about further job cuts amid economic uncertainties as Google seeks to enhance efficiency and align resources with product objectives.
Citi Q1 Results: Profit drops as costs rise for employee severance, deposit insurance
Citigroup's profit fell in the first quarter as it spent more on severance payments for laid-off employees and set aside money to refill a government deposit insurance fund.
More companies offer IVF coverage even as they rationalise costs
Rising IVF coverage in corporate health insurance renewals with sub-limits managing premiums. Firms add cosmetic benefits amid medical inflation. Growth attributed to health and wellness benefits.
Nike plans to cut about 2% jobs
The job cuts are expected to start on Friday, and a second phase will be completed by the end of the quarter, the report said, citing an employee memo.
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