A recent survey has shown that about 88% people in India feel there could be high or very high levels of financial uncertainty over the next five years, mainly due to uneven economic factors, like inflation, jobs and others. The survey, A-Nishchit Index 2024, revealed that about 36% cited economic uncertainty, such as potential job … Read more
China’s 7 million ride-hailing drivers are facing the threat of job loss from artificial intelligence as robotaxis begin to proliferate. Self-driving technology, still experimental, is being aggressively greenlit in China compared to the US, where approvals are often suspended after accidents. At least 19 Chinese cities are testing robotaxis and robobuses, with seven cities approving … Read more
Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has chaired a meeting on the ambitious Employment Linked Incentive schemes unveiled in the Union Budget 2024-25 and has called for their expeditious implementation on a mission mode. “The Ministry of Labour and Employment is in the process of finalising the details of above schemes along with their … Read more
Losing a job creates turmoil not only financially but also emotionally in one’s life. However, it’s crucial not to panic. Instead, focus on planning how to navigate through this challenging time. While it is always good to allocate your income into three categories: 25% for saving and investment, 25% for lifestyle expenses, and 50% for … Read more
Hypertension is very often asymptomatic, and it’s first appearance can potentially be with a life–threatening event like a stroke or acute heart failure. (Photo source: Reuters) By Amit Vasistha, The significance of mental and physical health cannot be over-stated. Their importance is increasingly being recognized all over the world ever since this pandemic hit. This … Read more
The survey titled “Hindsight 2020: COVID-19 Concerns into 2021” was conducted by the The Workforce Institute at UKG. Health, safety, job security and burnout due to change in working conditions are some of the major concerns weighing over the minds of the employees during the Coronavirus pandemic, a cross-country survey spanning over 4000 employees from … Read more