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Karnataka HC upholds child care leave for exam prep
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (206+ words) The Karnataka High Court has ruled that Child Care Leave (CCL) can extend beyond the exact exam dates, recognising that the preparation period is equally vital for a child's success. By affirming that parents can take CCL for exam preparation, the…...
Practo’s new VP & head of AI is Cijo George
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (430+ words) After spending over four and a half years with Observe.AI, Cijo George has moved to Practo to play vice president and head of artificial intelligence. This alumnus of Cochin University of Science and Technology from where he completed a…...
Career cushioning: When employees plan their exit whilst sitting at their desk
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (757+ words) Career cushioning is the practice of employees discreetly preparing backup options in case of job loss or career disruption. This preparation includes upskilling through certifications or training, expanding professional networks, updating CVs and LinkedIn profiles, and quietly exploring or applying…...
Shweta Mhatre is the new head-HR & training at Lakmé Lever
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (319+ words) After completing a BBA in Finance from SVKM's Narsee Monji Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mhatre went on to obtain an MBA in Human Resources Development from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, in 2017. She has interned with…...
IIM Mumbai secures 502 offers, highest package of Rs 71.4 LPA
3+ day, 21+ min ago (307+ words) IIM Mumbai has wrapped up its final placements for the 20242026 MBA batch with strong results. Out of 505 students, 502 accepted offers, while three chose to start their own ventures. More than 200 recruiters took part, offering roles across industries and geographies. The…...
NZ to launch clearer, safer rules for open work visa holders
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Starting 20 April, 2026, New Zealand will introduce new rules for people holding open work visas. The changes are meant to make the system clearer, safer, and fairer for both migrants and employers, while ensuring that everyone follows the country's employment laws....
Educational support reform for children of unorganised workers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) The Ministry of Labour & Employment has introduced a change to strengthen education support for children of unorganised workers. This reform is part of the Code on Social Security, 2020, which aims to provide better welfare and protection for workers and their…...
India–France National CoE for Aeronautics and Defence Skills to be set up at the National Skill Training Institute in Kanpur.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) The initiative is part of a broader India'France partnership in skill development. A Letter of Intent has been signed to co-design curricula, train trainers, conduct joint programme reviews, and create exchange opportunities. Language training and mobility pathways will also be…...
POV: Is learning agility a leadership essential or corporate buzzword?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (862+ words) There was a time when experience alone defined leadership credibility. The longer you had been in the system, the more dependable you were considered. But that equation has quietly shifted. Today, what truly differentiates leaders is not just what they…...
The internship was never a pipeline; it was always a courtship
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1097+ words) Modern internships function less as pipelines than as structured courtships. Firms use them to test potential employees at low cost and limited risk. Interns use them to gather information, credentials and experience before deciding their next move. Both sides behave…...