Employee Skill Development

In a bid to revamp ITIs, skill ministry de-affiliates 449,000 seats

In an order dated January 17, the directorate general of training (DGT) - apex organization under the MSDE to develop vocational training programs de- affiliated 449,000 seats in a total of 5,848 ITIs

Updated On: 30 Jan 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

GenZ workplace expectations: Professional growth, competitive pay structure

93% of GenZ employees said that they not only want to climb up the corporate ladder but also aspire to reach C-suite positions like chief executive officer and chief finance officer

Updated On: 17 Nov 2023 | 1:15 PM IST

2.2 mn new workers including 71 transgenders enrolled under ESIC in June

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 20.27 lakh new members under the Employees State Insurance Scheme in June, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has said

Updated On: 18 Aug 2023 | 8:49 AM IST

India plans to supply skilled workers to the world, partner with 30 nations

To this end, the government is setting up 30 Skill India International Centres (SIICs) across the country

Updated On: 30 Jun 2023 | 10:09 AM IST

Indians more intent on upskilling in 2023 than global peers, shows data

The report says 84 per cent Southeast Asian professionals and 76 per cent professionals from Latin America give importance to upskilling

Updated On: 25 Apr 2023 | 6:31 PM IST

Wipro's Q2 profit slips 9.2% amid high employee costs; revenue up 14.6%

Attrition for the quarter was at 23 per cent, down from 23.3 per cent from last quarter

Updated On: 12 Oct 2022 | 11:00 PM IST

House panel moots spl projects to fill 29 mn skill gap in automotive sector

Calls for involving the industry to bridge the huge gap

Updated On: 03 Oct 2022 | 6:03 PM IST

Indian employees likely to see bigger salary hike in 2023, says report

Some of the sectors which have been included in the survey are- financial services, banking, and technology, media and gaming

Updated On: 18 Aug 2022 | 7:40 PM IST

Why govt's skill development initiative still struggles with placements?

In its first iteration, the government was able to enrol two million candidates, but it could certify 1.5 million and place only 0.3 million

Updated On: 17 Jun 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

HUL puts customised programmes in place to upskill its staff and plug gaps

HUL is increasing its international exposure for employees, covering not only future leaders and managers, but also interns and junior staff

Updated On: 25 Nov 2019 | 5:04 PM IST

Redefining the economics of skilling

A single Generation graduate can save an employer from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1 lakh

Updated On: 27 Jul 2017 | 11:03 PM IST