As per the latest notification from The Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment, in concern with the powers conferred by Section 7 of the Indian Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, vide notification no. G.S.R 299E, dated 28th April 2021, has amended few benefits which can be availed …
How Australian business is bouncing back after the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic may not be over, but we’re already starting to see signs that businesses across Australia are recovering from the effects of the pandemic so far. While some smaller businesses have, unfortunately, suffered a great deal under the restrictions that have been introduced around the world, on the …
Australian borders reopen as they form air bubble with India
On the 15th December 2021, the Australian borders reopened for the first time since March 2020, meaning inbound and outbound travel is once again possible for those who meet the necessary requirements. Despite the easing of restrictions being delayed by a fortnight due to concerns over the Omicron variant, the …
Managing a smooth HR transition in international mergers and acquisitions
International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) blend company resources, personnel and assets to help a business stimulate growth, gain competitive advantage and strengthen chain supply Unfortunately, M&As are complex, especially when the company you want to buy is in a foreign market. Similarly, there’s a lot to consider, such as accounting …
How to create a company your employees want to work for
The pandemic put things into perspective for many of us. Workers started resigning from their jobs to find greener pastures. There was a lot of emphasis on flexible working arrangements and a better work-life balance. Businesses that remain rigid about the old work structures will find themselves understaffed, so in …
Amplifying the positive outcome by acknowledging Diversity and Inclusion at work
Diversity & Inclusion is often confused for being one and the same. D&I is interrelated and the very reason of understanding its difference is the secret to its implementation & effectiveness in any organisation. Diversity refers to who you hire at work: In other words, Diversity is the representation of …
Understanding HR policies in India
Having good HR practices and policies is essential to any successful business. However, when opening a business in a new country, it is even more critical to ensure that your company operates within the political and cultural HR norms. Not doing so risks alienating potential talent in the labour market …
Shifting FOCUS from fancy BENEFITS – TO – IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH. Indian Corporates must take the big leap
Mental wellbeing is very important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health issues lead to many realistic diseases and disabilities that we can never imagine could be the root cause of such problems. Multiple analyses have been done on mental health problems and the …
Team working remotely? Sexual harassment in the workplace can happen anywhere
Regardless of your working location, India’s PoSH Act has employees covered, by recognising homes as a place of work What is PoSH? The PoSH Act was created to provide the utmost protection to any woman who faces sexual harassment either in the workplace or by any employee, client or even …
Levy of Higher TDS/TCS on Non-filing of Income tax return in India
The Indian Finance Act 2021 has introduced a new way to penalise non-filers of Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last two tax years by levying a higher rate of TDS/ TCS. This requirement is effective from July 1, 2021, and would be applicable in those cases where the amount …
Labour Code Reforms – A Synopsis
The Indian government had decided to condense 44 existing labour laws into four codes, in June last year The codes involved social security, occupational safety, health and working conditions and industrial relation, of which, the Code on Wages Bill, 2019, has already been passed in the past year. The Rajya …
COVID-19 in India – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – HR & Employment
Introduction COVID-19, as we all know, is a global humanitarian challenge. The WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11th, 2020, giving directives to world leaders to resort to immediate containment measures to decelerate the pace of the spread of the virus. Several countries are in a …