Provident fund contributions: A dilemma for international workers

Provident fund contributions: A dilemma for international workers

In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has pronounced specific regulations for international workers within India’s provident fund law as unconstitutional and arbitrary. To comprehend this decision, it’s essential to review the legislative context: The provident fund legislation defines an international worker as an employee who holds a foreign passport and is employed in … Read more

Video of AI surveilling workers for productivity goes viral; netizens say, ‘start practicing art of acting’

Video of AI surveilling workers for productivity goes viral; netizens say, 'start practicing art of acting'

As the world is beginning to depend a little more on Artificial Intelligence (AI) each day, a viral video on Reddit has shown a new and unique way the technology is being applied. In the viral video, AI is seen surveilling the workers to check their productivity during work hours. The countdown for the employee … Read more

Two experts predict AI will transform companies’ understanding of themselves

Two experts predict AI will transform companies’ understanding of themselves

IN A RECENT survey of North American chief executives and chief financial officers, nearly 80% listed corporate culture as one of the five most important factors driving their company’s financial performance. A growing body of empirical evidence supports their belief that culture matters—and can boost profitability. Yet, in the same survey, an even higher number … Read more