It’s fascinating to see that a tech-giant like IBM, should take so long to introduce a ban on removable devices, while others have already cut their cords with the subject. Still, the management has decreed. May, shall see IBM employees globally, ceasing the use of USB(s) at the workplace. Instead, the transfer of data will now be channeled through intra-
It’s fair, square and simple. Imagine if such were to be the demarcation between you and the top-executives of your company. This debate is a disappointing reality for many working at Walmart, some of whom got a chance to raise their voice at the Hypermarket’s annual investor meeting. The staff, represented by Ms Carolyn Davis, kept their case for fully compensated family leaves.
Aiming to become a leaner organization, Hewlett Packard will follow up on its announcement to lay-off 5000 professionals. The tech-biggie recently made public its plans to save an est. $1.5 over a three-year period which obliges the enterprise to get rid of 10% of its global workforce.
Sheryl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook bravely admitted, that the loop-hole that caused discriminatory ads to run on the network, “was on us”. Revealing strict guidelines, she commented that added human vigilance is on its way to curb the menace of hate, “which has no place on Facebook”.
This is probably the crux of the matter at Ryanair, which seems to be the architect of its own downfall. Having badly entangled itself with technical irregularities, the airlines finds itself in an uphill challenge to retain its pilots, who have refused to take a one-off payment from their employer. They are demanding contracts such those befitting a stable professional environment.
The partnership which has led to many employees resigning and thousands more sounding alarm with a petition, may not be extended after next March. That is when the ongoing Pentagon-Google brotherhood officially ends. However, with company spokesperson being tight-lipped and a top leadership which is split into two, little can be taken for its face-value.
The airlines have admitted committing a boo-boo, by mishandling its yearly holiday calendar. The “mess” has seen an average of 40-50 flights canceled daily, a case that will perpetuate regularly for the next 2-3 weeks. The inconvenience is causing the passengers to express their discontentment on the social media.
Singapore’s cabinet is being re-shuffled. The move which is designed to assert a younger POV (Point of View) will give chance to ministers of relatively young political representatives. One such face happens to be of Mrs. Josephine Teo, who’ll assume her duties as the country’s latest Minister of Manpower. Emptying the chair for her will be Mr. Lim Swee Say, having spent three yea
Apple’ Keynote has proven, yet again, that gender diversity is something that the company still fails at. It didn’t take long for skeptics to point out, of the 9 speakers only 2 were women who spoke for a meagre 8 out of 107 minutes. The numbers have been scant for the opposite sex gaining only 28% representation at the top leadership.
Honesty is the best policy, especially while applying for roles in a new organization. in order to make ones’ application stand above the lot, people turn to dubious means which includes lying on the C.V. the study reveals. But in the majority of cases, precisely 75%, the managers do not respond if they catch a tongue in cheek.
Despite the plummeting numbers in overall growth, CEOs in Singapore have maintained their annual salaries. The study by Hay Group reveals that the Chiefs of Singapore-listed companies continued to receive a median sum of S$625,000. At a granular level, the executives of large companies maintained an edge over smaller companies with better remuneration brackets.
The controversy that has torpedoed into a major headache for Qatar Airlines CEO, Akbar Al Baker, has led him to issue an apology lamenting his words implying a woman couldn’t do his job. Baker pointed to the Airlines’ impeccable male-to-female workforce ratio, asserting he would love to strategize a succession plan which beckons a woman to succeed him.
Quality may never come cheap, but talent certainly does! Which is why companies like Amazon, Google & Microsoft go headhunting abroad. In the last two years, the likes of such tech giants have been pushing for greater H-1B applications to pass through. Though foreign minds contribute significantly to innovation in the Americas, perhaps one ought to think of a large number of Americans vying for similar positions.
Votes will be recast over the decision to increase the mandatory retirement age for the Hong Kong cabin crew at Cathay Pacific Airways. The ruling that shall impact almost 9,000 people, will see the crew bid farewell to the company at the age of 60 instead of 55. 2008 last saw such a change increased the age retirement barrier from 45 to 55.
Daniel Cram will be the new head of HR at News Corp Australia. The special one, who has had a lustrous career sprawled across companies such as AGL, B&T, and Westpac will be designated as the human resource director at the Australian Media house.
The Supreme Court of California, with its decision, might have put a dent deep into the pockets of the state’s employers. On Monday, the court decreed gig workers be categorized as employees if they perform usual business operations and the employer has “control over them”. The ruling shall take a 20-30 percent bite into the profits of the companies, who then may pass on the costs to the consumers.
If the sources are to be believed, word has it that the chief executive chair might see a new back with Matthias Mueller obliging for Herbert Diess. To quote company chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch, Matthias Mueller has “showed his general willingness to contribute to the changes.” Push had been coming to shove at the top for some time, following the diesel-cheating scandal that blotted the company’s image all over the
The Human Resource leader who had a lustrous career spanning 21years at the firm will be succeeded by Dane Holmes, currently serving as the global head of Pine Street & investor relations. Edith will not be the only veteran to leave the financial giant with Greg Agran, global head of commodities putting an end to his 20-year period at the organization as well.
The retailer who was facing an ongoing backlash from the employees has blinked. The employees who were earlier confined to white-n-blue (for shirt-n-jeans respectively) have now been given the relaxation of shirt colors. The pilot-trials, which are being supervised at limited locations, have garnered much appreciation from the workforce. To paraphrase Kory Lundberg, Walmart spokesperson, upon complete assessments the changes shall be made permanen
Excessive reliance on monetary incentives could prove to be catastrophic, in view of many. So, also happens to be the outlook of Brandon Lewis, VP Human Resources at T-systems. The policies of the IT services & consulting firm outline their approach based on prioritizing employee engagement more than a hike, for major projects.
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