Discussion on forces shaping work and the future of the workplace at The Hindu Huddle

Discussion on forces shaping work and the future of the workplace at The Hindu Huddle

The forces shaping work and the workplace have changed dramatically over the last few years. While technological advances have impacted roles, making some easier and putting others at risk, unprecedented events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have effectively changed our imagination of the workplace. Political shifts in some regions have fuelled an anti-DEI (diversity, equity, … Read more

What are the tax implications of having a second job vs income from startup vs freelance job?

What are the tax implications of having a second job vs income from startup vs freelance job?

I want to know about the tax Implications of having a second job (Ad-hoc Contract + Startup Work). I require tax advice regarding structuring my income in compliance with my employer’s policies. I have two options for receiving income from the startup: How much tax do I have to pay? Calculate now Option 1: Taking … Read more

T.N. Health Department takes cancer screening to women at their workplace

T.N. Health Department takes cancer screening to women at their workplace

The Health Department had rolled out the community-based cancer screening programmes in four districts of Erode, Ranipet, Kanniyakumari and Tirupattur in November 2023. File photograph | Photo Credit: GOVARTHAN M At a time when Tamil Nadu is taking ahead its community-based organised cancer screening programme, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine is … Read more

Australian Parliament staff make 30 complaints of workplace offences in 9 months

Australian Parliament staff make 30 complaints of workplace offences in 9 months

Staff at Australia’s parliament made 30 complaints of serious workplace offences such as sexual assault over nine months, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Sunday, as the legislature struggles to address a wave of scandals. The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service opened in October 2023 as a confidential service for federal parliament workers. It received 30 … Read more

Junior doctors in Kolkata ‘fast-unto-death’ demanding justice for R.G. Kar medic, workplace security enters fifth day

Junior doctors in Kolkata ‘fast-unto-death’ demanding justice for R.G. Kar medic, workplace security enters fifth day

Doctors during their hunger strike amid rain over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Tuesday. | Photo Credit: PTI Junior doctors continued their ‘fast-unto-death’ for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday (October 9, 2024), demanding justice for the R.G. Kar rape murder victim and workplace safety. Doctors Snigdha Hazra, Tanaya Panja … Read more

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

More than 130,000 people in England will be offered free workplace health checks in the next six months under a new initiative to try and prevent heart disease. From September, employees in several sectors including building and hospitality will be able to access quick assessments that will determine their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), … Read more