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Nine in 10 India Employees Feel Prepared to Work Remotely for the Long-Term
However, employees shared concerns about not having access to the right technologies and the blurring of boundaries between work and personal lives in a long-term remote work arrangement.
The research also found that the most in-demand technology resources that employees want are productivity equipment or tools, remote access to internal company resources and cloud technology.
Industry bodies to press for holding back new wage definition in meeting with govt on Dec 24
The source also said that lobbyists want the government to hold back the new definition and fear that this would result in major cut in take-home salaries and also put additional burden on employers.
The industry bodies want that the implementation should be put on hold till the economy rebounds again and buoyancy returns.
Infosys to prefer flexible ‘hybrid’ work model for employees in view of pandemic
Parekh said that going forward the company will focus on putting in place a hybrid work model as it will depend on how the situation evolves. “However, the flexibility will remain critical,” he said.
There will be flexibility in the models that will allow employee work from different locations at different times, he added.
More men than women freelancing during COVID-19 pandemic: Survey
According to data from the platform, the average income of women in freelancing is lower than that of men by 35 per cent. Though the average compensation of women is significantly lower than that of men, it grows at a relatively higher rate than that of men until 20 years of experience, it stated.
UV-emitting LED lights can kill novel coronavirus quickly & efficiently, says study
In order to disinfect a bus, train, sports hall, or plane by chemical spraying, the scientists said physical manpower is needed along with time for the chemicals to act on the surface.
“Disinfection systems based on LED bulbs, however, can be installed in the ventilation system and air conditioner, for example, and sterilise the air sucked in and then emitted into the room,” Hadas Mamane, co-author of the study from the American Friends of Tel Aviv University in the US. said.
Apple supplier Wistron puts India plant damage at up to $7 million after workers go on rampage
In the complaint, Wistron accused more than 5,000 contract workers and some 2,000 unknown people of destruction of property. It put the losses at 4.38 billion rupees ($60 million).
Back pain could be pancreatic cancer’s first sign: Expert
A study published in the monthly medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that there is a strong link between sitting for long hours, leading a sedentary lifestyle and death due to cancer.
Aon report highlights a path toward “The New Better” in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Study shows global shift in attitudes of leading organizations toward long-tail risks and the impacts on how society will continue to work, travel and convene
More than 130 organizations across multiple industries and four continents in 10 cities participated in coalition meetings, sharing best practices and outlining new priorities to accelerate economic recovery
Job cuts, salary adjustments in COVID-19 aftermath not as widespread as expected: Report
“Despite the severe impact on revenue and cash, very surprisingly, the display of compassion and community outreach have produced a spontaneous level of commitment and loyalty from employees and job cuts and salary adjustments have not been as widespread an occurrence as originally apprehended,” said the report.
U.S. employers could mandate a COVID-19 vaccine, but are unlikely to do so – experts
“Companies could theoretically issue a mandate, but in the current political climate it is very unlikely they will do so,” said Peter Meyers, a law professor at George Washington University Law School. “Americans tend to shy away from mandates.”