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No menopause policy for women employees in government, private sectors
The minister said the National Health Mission envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services that are responsive to peoples needs.
The strategy is based on provision of comprehensive care through the five pillars or thematic areas of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health and is guided by central tenets of equity, universal care, entitlement, and accountability, and it has been developed to provide an understanding of ‘continuum of care’ to ensure equal focus on various life stages.
Salaries in India may rise over 9% in 2020, real wages by 5%: Global report
“Given the increasing cost pressures on the businesses, fixed salary sees a slow growth whereas high performers will continue to see a steady growth in total remuneration including performance incentives (short and long term),” .
IRDAI makes it mandatory for general insurers to offer a standard health product
All insurers may endeavour to provide coverage for one or more systems covered under “AYUSH treatment” provided, the treatment has been undergone in the hospitals or healthcare facilities subject to the guidelines as may be specified by the Authority from time to time.”
Cabinet approves Industrial Relations Code Bill
It also provides for imparting flexibility to the exit provisions relating to retrenchment and others, for which the threshold for prior approval of appropriate government has been kept unchanged at 100 employees, but added a provision for changing ‘such number of employees’ through notification (executive order)
AI, analytics among tech skills highest in demand: Infosys
“There is not just a talent war — it’s a famine. To succeed, companies must hire, develop, and retain talent better than their competition,” said Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Infosys.
Mexico oil company Pemex offers health bonuses for employees with skinnier waists
A more productive method of encouraging wellness among employees is to incentivize healthy behaviors, said Dr. Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington. These can include giving workers’ insurance rebates for trips to the gym, or encouraging participation in lectures on healthy eating and living. Also, companies can reduce sweets and provide healthier snacks in the office, or give employees’ more time during their lunch break to buy wholesome food or exercise.
Empower parents, enable breastfeeding
In addition to their impact on children, family-friendly policies support women’s participation in the workforce, improve their physical and mental health, and enhance family well-being. They also advance business objectives and strengthen the economy. Such policies have been shown to increase employee retention, improve job satisfaction, and result in fewer absences. In short, family-friendly policies are good for families, babies and business.
Working more than 10 hours can increase risk of stroke
“The association between 10 years of long work hours and stroke seemed stronger for people under the age of 50. This was unexpected. Further research is needed to explore this finding,” said Alexis Descatha, the author of the study.
Be a smart manager: Resolving conflicts between employees can lead to higher productivity
“The data shows that companies reap the benefits when conflict among employees is reduced, there are certain types of conflict that can’t resolve themselves. This work can help managers identify those conflicts and actively step in to resolve them, ultimately leading to better performance,” said Brian Uzzi, Professor at Northwestern University in the US.