Tag: COVID 19

What will happen to this generation of overworked employees?

Businesses have been forced to tighten budgets this year and it’s  employees who will feel it the most.  We all know about the long-term impacts of overworking. It makes us fatter. It makes us more unhappy. It diminishes our mental resilience. It…Read More »

Number of the day: ‘alarmingly elevated’ mental health risks

Employees are experiencing higher levels of risk for depressive and anxiety disorders since the start of the pandemic. 54: Percentage increase in number of employees at risk for depressive disorder New data finds that when comparing numbers from Feb. 3, before the…Read More »

Schindler to cut 2,000 jobs as a cost optimization program

Schindler announces cost optimization program, including reducing some 2,000 jobs globally over the next two years Schindler reports lower revenue and profit for H1 2020; announces cost optimization program On Friday, 24 July, Swiss elevator and escalator maker Schindler announced 2,000 job…Read More »

Tata Technologies puts 400 employees on Bench till Dec 31

COVID-19 impact: Tata Technologies has put 400 employees on the bench till 31 Dec 2020, on paid leave, followed by unpaid leave. Tata Technologies puts less than 400 employees on the bench due to COVID-19 impact on business A global engineering &…Read More »

5 Competencies to Look for When Hiring Work-From-Home Employees

For years, employees have increasingly desired to have the flexibility to work from home. Work from home has skyrocketed by 173% since 2005. Even before COVID-19, nearly 80% of people expressed wanting to work remotely. Yet, as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues…Read More »