WHITE COLLAR WORKERS
How to fix skilling the competition
Legislation is needed to bring parity in working conditions among blue- and white-collar workers. Where this is not possible - for instance, in construction - wages must adjust to the harshness of outdoor work. Industry also has to commit more towards tenure of employment for manual labour in order to draw in a newer generation of workers.
Workers sue Disney claiming they were fraudulently induced to move to Florida from California
In July 2021, the Disney Parks' chief told workers in California that most white-collar employees would be transferred to the new campus in Orlando to consolidate different teams and allow for greater collaboration. As many as 2,000 workers in digital technology, finance and product development departments would be transferred to the campus located about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the giant Walt Disney World theme park resort, the company said at the time.
Stepping up to beat the heat: India Inc lines up cool work plans for staff this summer
Several companies in India are implementing flexible work practices for white-collar workers, particularly those in sales and field-related roles, to protect them from the extreme summer heat and maintain efficiency. With the Indian Meteorological Department warning of a potentially record-breaking hot year in 2024, companies like Panasonic, MG Motors, KPMG, Deloitte, Mudrex, and PeepalCo are adopting measures such as flexible work hours, online meetings, hydration stations, and awareness campaigns on heat exhaustion.
Blue collar jobs to drive 70 pc of India's new job growth by 2030: Report
Blue-collar workers vital for India's economy. McKinsey forecasts 70% new jobs in 2030 will be blue-collar. Anshul Khurana highlights their 1.25% GDP contribution. Challenges exist in providing social security, but initiatives aim to bridge the gap.
Workplace injury reports show slight rise among top 1,000 listed companies
According to recent data from Prime Database, shared exclusively with ET, 268 companies reported 5,244 work-related injuries to white-collar employees in 2022-23, compared to 392 companies reporting 9,867 injuries to blue-collar workers during the financial year.
White collar gig jobs on the rise, show Foundit’s hiring insights
March 2024 showed 4% drop in hiring from 2023. Education, telecom, energy sectors grew; automotive, shipping faced challenges. Senior management hiring increased by 6%. White collar gig roles surged 184%.
Taiwan Minister stirs row over racist remark on recruitment from India
Taiwan sparked controversy by stating it will recruit workers from Christian areas in India's northeast. Taiwan's foreign ministry apologized, ensuring fair treatment. Recruiting countries never restrict based on looks, dietary habits, or religion. India and Taiwan signed a migration and mobility agreement.
Is AI coming for white-collar jobs? Coders and analysts in America should worry
White-collar workers are facing potential job loss as AI and automation become more prevalent. While studies show that AI can improve productivity and quality of work, there are concerns about negative consequences such as devaluing certain skills and reducing job opportunities. Regulation, creating new tasks around AI, and implementing a social safety net are suggested as possible solutions.
B-school grads left in the lurch as India Inc chases blue-collar workers
The Indian job market is witnessing an unprecedented dichotomy where a severe shortage of skilled and semi-skilled workers is leading to project delays and stalling of work for corporates even as marquee B-schools and engineering colleges struggle to place their fresh graduates.
Blue-collar jobs may weather raging AI storm better: experts
Only 1% of blue-collar jobs were currently at risk of being automated by AI, according to HR services firm TeamLease Services. In addition, AI can enhance blue-collar workers’ productivity in ways that could improve their pay, and companies are already investing in such technology.
White-collar hiring down 6 per cent in 2023
Companies in several sectors tightened their hiring funnel amid global macroeconomic headwinds and prolonged geopolitical uncertainties even as sectors that have seen business growth in the last one year, including oil & gas, power, infrastructure, energy, BFSI, travel, and real estate, recorded double-digit growth in hiring numbers, data showed.
Generative AI a bigger threat to select white-collar jobs
In India, Gen AI could be deployed to handle around 30% or more of the time spent on tasks involved in the working week of some white-collar roles. In comparison, in many cases, less than 1% of a blue-collar worker's job in a working week could be done by GenAI, the report says.
Small towns see robust hiring; witness twofold jump in entry-level white collar jobs in October
Overall job creation, however, remains muted in the metros as companies tread cautiously amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, according to staffing companies such as Teamlease Services, Xpheno and Foundit.
White-collar job hiring falls 1% in October vs September, dips 3% yearly
Certain sectors such as hospitality, travel and tourism, retail, and shipping and marine showed a spurt in recruitment activity thanks to festivals and seasonal year-end demand.
India Inc is going big on training its blue-collar workforce on POSH
Organizations, from large corporations to small businesses and educational institutions, are broadening their efforts to raise awareness of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) law. They are targeting blue-collar workers and third-party staff. Many companies like Complykaro, SamānaCentre, and Rainmaker, which advise on POSH compliance, have reported a 100-150% increase in sessions for these workers. The demand extends to e-modules and trainers proficient in regional languages.
Pros and cons of white collar gig jobs; 5 steps to maximise your earning potential
Find out the pros and cons of this work option as well as ways to maximise your earning potential.
Ford cutting several hundred white-collar jobs to reduce cost amid transition to electric vehicles
The company has reorganized itself into three business units, Ford Model e for electric vehicles, Ford Blue for vehicles with combustion engines and Ford Pro for commercial vehicles. Ford's electric vehicle business has lost USD 3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology. But its commercial and combustion units are highly profitable.
White-collar job posting activity witnesses two per cent growth in March: Report
White-collar hiring in India grew by 2% in March, boosted by demand from the retail, telecoms and tourism sectors. The annual rise in hiring was driven by recruitment in these sectors, according to Foundit Insights Tracker (FIT). However, hiring activity decreased by 1% month-on-month due to hiring slowdowns by several sectors. Gig workers saw an 11% year-on-year growth, the report said.
Demand for white-collar gig roles increases in March, shows foundit jobs report
The demand for gig workers in white-collar jobs in India increased by 11% YoY in March. The white-collar job posting activity also showed a rise of just 2% YoY in March, whereas it declined 1% month-on-month. Industries such as retail, travel, and tourism exhibited a yearly increase in hiring demand, whereas import and export had a 12-13% dip and IT, telecoms, and manufacturing had a 3-4% decline month-on-month.
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