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Heat, humidity or hale: 'majboori' makes gig workers brave the elements
The weather extremities this summer can, of course, impact any and all. But for those whose daily bread depends on their job, there aren't many options. While companies like Swiggy, Zomato and others made some efforts to relieve their delivery partners of the heat to some extent by offering them refreshments, and resting areas according to the gig workers they weren't very helpful.
Heat, humidity or hale: 'majboori' makes gig workers brave the elements
As Delhi's extreme summer transitioned from heatwaves to humidity and now monsoon rains, gig workers on two-wheelers continued delivering essentials. Despite weather hazards, they endure long shifts, often over 12 hours, due to economic necessity. Efforts by companies to provide rest areas and emergency support have been limited and sometimes inaccessible.
Strawberry Moon 2024: When and how to watch the June full moon
The June full moon will appear remarkably low in the sky, making it the lowest full moon seen in years, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. This low position contributes to the phenomenon known as the "Moon Illusion."
Moonlighting and ITR filing: Why moonlighters should file income tax return, form to use, other details
Moonlighting, driven by side hustles and remote work opportunities post Covid-19, requires moonlighters to carefully choose the right ITR form, consider the presumptive tax regime, and submit Form 10-IEA online for tax benefits under the old regime.
Companies step up background checks on logistics, delivery staff
OnGrid, AuthBridge, IDfy and BetterPlace are among the background check service providers that said there has been a sharp increase in mandates as background checks and employee verification - once confined to conventional sectors like IT and banking - extends its reach across e-commerce, transportation, logistics, retail and healthcare, among others.
Infosys will soon make three-day WFO mandatory
In an email from vertical heads, the Bengaluru-based software company said: “Please start coming to office at least 3 days a week. It will become mandatory very shortly.”
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There will be higher quality, maybe fewer jobs, emerging in IT: Rituparna Chakraborty, Teamlease
“Most of the reduction in numbers have happened in organisations which are really large in terms of manpower. That does not mean that there is absolutely no hiring going on in the other, a little more midsize or smaller organisations. I feel that even in these organisations, there are very specific demands.”
‘Quiet cutting’: A reassignment for your good, a subtle approach to layoffs, or a mix of both?
"Quiet cutting" is a new workplace trend that involves reassigning employees to different positions within a company instead of firing or laying them off. This strategy allows organizations to address staffing needs without incurring the costs of hiring and training new employees. While it may be a relief to not be laid off, employees may face challenges in transitioning to their new roles. It is important for HR to play a role in managing this process effectively.
When CJI Chandrachud moonlighted as radio jockey at All India Radio
The CJI spoke about the kind of shows he did while working for the radio in his early 20s.
What is Moonlighting? What triggered the debate? And what is happening
Moonlighting refers to a side job in addition to one's primary employment. In moonlighting, often such side jobs are taken by employees in secret, without informing the employer.
Raha to Vayu, each Bollywood baby name has a significant meaning!
Celeb parents are becoming more creative in coming up with names!
Retirement wisdom from the young
The important point is that hobbies can take many forms, whether it’s an activity that one enjoyed during youth or a skill one would like to hone, or it may be something entirely new. However, that diversification effort has to start right away.
IT companies look beyond PF portal check to detect moonlighting
Firms say that one out of three of their technology clients now want some level of check for ‘moonlighting’, or dual employment, among both new joinees and existing employees, a sharp contrast from the level of scrutiny some two years ago.
Oversimplifying complex roles! Common mistakes managers make
There is a famous saying in corporate corridors: People leave managers, not companies.
Infosys net profit jumps 11% YoY in Q2; DoT to regulate OTT comms players only
Infosys, India's second-largest IT services company, wrapped up earnings week for the sector on Thursday, reporting a 23.4% year-on-year jump in consolidated revenue to Rs 36,538 crore and an 11% rise in net profit to Rs 6,021 crore. CEO Salil Parekh also weighed in on the moonlighting issue, saying Infosys was not in favour of employees taking up second jobs.
Is moonlighting ethical? IT industry veterans have divided opinions
The IT leaders - who have spent decades building software businesses from scratch and mentoring entrepreneurs - weighed in on the ethics of full-time contracts, pursuing passion projects and building startups, as well as navigating a fine line between the legal and illegal.
Work from Home or Work from Office? See Harsh Goenka's take
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has added his bit to this debating by tweeting two pie charts comparing the time spent on various tasks in both scenarios.
IT firms seek legal help on moonlighting; Reliance shelves JioMarket plan
Some companies are asking law firms to re-examine contracts in a way that their interests are protected while giving employees some flexibility as well.
Moonlighting under the lights can be beneficial for everyone involved
A 2021 study published in the Academy of Management Journal asserted that the psychological empowerment from 'side-hustles' enriches full-time performance, debunking the notion that it harms 'day job' performance. It concluded that the performance enrichment from moonlighting was stronger than performance conflict.
Productivity paranoia making hybrid work unsustainable: Microsoft
Amid the debate on moonlighting by tech employees who are working from home after more than two years of the pandemic, a Microsoft report has revealed that 85 per cent of business leaders say that the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are being productive.
There is no Diet Coke employment; you can’t have security of permanent employment & moonlight too: Manish Sabharwal, Teamlease
“The moonlighting debate has been around for decades. It will be around for a few more decades and people and organisations will choose the side that works best for them. Just make your choices and live with them. People in the middle of the road get hit by trucks from both sides.”
Overlap in tech, telecom rules explained; IT workers & moonlighting; Oyo’s valuation slashed
As the government is drawing up both telecom and IT laws afresh, it needs to decide which of the two regulators – the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) or the proposed Data Protection Authority (DPA) under the PDP Bill — will have oversight of these companies, they added.
Wipro sacks 300 for moonlighting; Pepperfry eyes 2023 IPO
On August 22, Wipro’s executive chairman Rishad Premji kicked off the ongoing controversy over moonlighting – taking up more than one job at a time – terming it “cheating, plain and simple”. On Wednesday, he told us the company has since sacked 300 employees who were found to be working for its competitors on the side.
Must-reads from the week: 10 stocks with strong recos, why opposing moonlighting is wrong & how Russia has sanctioned the West
A rundown of the five most important, popular and interesting stories on ET Prime this week.
Working two jobs at once: Why a blanket prohibition on moonlighting won't work
Any 'crackdown' on moonlighting should first involve defining it. The term 'moonlighting' - something conducted in the dark - itself implies deception and possible illegality.
It's time moonlighting gets its place under the sun
Industry leading companies are already championing causes like shared values, hybrid working, affirmative action, diversified workforce and providing employees extra leaves for meeting personal exigencies. Why not go a little further and allow employees to meet their economic exigencies and goals – especially in an inflationary economy like India?
California dreaming: What the 'non-essential' moonlight reminds us
The moonlight reminds us that in our quest for comfort and safety we might have strayed far away from nature.
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