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Covid-19: Future of work fast-forwarded with VR meetings, job sharing

From corporate offices to shopfloors, from vendor meetings to client servicing, Indian companies are - just like some big Wall Street firms - debating the pros and cons of remote working

Urban Indians prefer job guarantee over cash handouts, says LSE study

Even most of those who had received cash handouts in the wake of the pandemic preferred having job protection.

Delhi govt plans to generate jobs amid Covid-19 crisis, says official

The official said that the portal is expected to be launched later this week

Africa faces complete job sector wipeout as coronavirus hits economies hard

More than half of Africa's 54 countries have imposed lockdowns, curfews, travel bans or other measures in a bid to prevent local transmission of the virus

Mudra boost to employment: Beneficiaries of the scheme create 11 mn jobs

After taking benefit of the scheme, jobs increased by around 11 mn in these establishments

Job crisis & note ban: How Bengal is losing its demographic opportunity

The jobs crisis is one of India's leading election issues as the country heads into general elections during the summer of 2019

Social entrepreneurs can ease job woes

With the right mix of capital, government support and individual fervour, the sky is the limit for social entrepreneurship

29% candidates quit their first job in less than a year: Monster.com survey

In a new survey among millennials, Monster.com has found that almost one-third or 29 per cent of candidates exit their first job in less than one year. Titled 'MyFirstJob', the survey was carried out among young graduates (18 -34 years) on challenges faced while looking for their first job.Further, among those quitting their first job, around 60 per cent of the respondents did so for professional growth and work opportunities. The MyFirstJob survey highlights that the millennials in India crave for career progression. However, it has also been found that 66 per cent of respondents were under-prepared in their first job. "The findings once again bring back the point about the need to upskill and invest in training to get the millennials workforce job ready. The good thing is that the millennials themselves are quite aware about the critical need to enhance their skills. Internships undoubtedly play a transformative role in instilling both confidence and imparting skills in job ...