On Labour Day 2022, it would be interesting to revisit the role of workers’ participation in management amid the fragmentation, segmentation and dislocation of the workforce. Read more »
The findings by scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm that link infection risk of Covid-19 and exposure to common pollutants should worry policymakers in India. Read more »
For improved results, the CSR policy should seek better reporting of corporate spending, backed by a rewards and recognition programme. Read more »
A centralised system for screening and monitoring false narratives can also infringe on personal liberty and privacy. Read more »
The assessment of higher education institutions must look beyond data generation and documentation to ensure the wellbeing of students and teachers. Read more »
The C-section numbers in India have risen alarmingly to touch a new high rate of 26%, which is way above the 10-15% range recommended by WHO for better maternal and neonatal outcomes. Read more »
Most organisations will continue to offer work from home facility. In a hybrid model, work from anywhere would be a regular feature. Read more »
The RBI and NPCI launched UPI123Pay in March to enable offline payments on feature phones without internet access. Read more »
The discussions on labour reforms in India veer around the subject of labour market flexibility in relation with the Industrial Dispute Act 1947 and the four labour codes that await implementation. Read more »
International Day of Happiness is an occasion to re-examine the development metrics that measure just income or output. Read more »