YOU thought parenting blues were the nemesis of only laptop-toting women professionals? Well, here is some surprising news for you. A majority of Indian men surveyed have said that they would put in longer hours at the workplace or be more productive, if only they could find quality childcare service. More...
To retain women employees, an increasing number of companies are offering in-house day-cares for their tiny tots
SIX-YEAR-OLD Avishek can’t even spell ‘technology’, but still he goes to Xansa, a leading outsourcing and technology company, everyday after school. Avishek is one of the beneficiaries of the day-care started by the company for its employees' children. At the end of the day, he joins his mother on her way home. With Indian market facing a shortage of people with requisite skills and experience, companies are going all out to retain their workforce. Since women constitute a significant percentage of the workforce in IT companies, the special needs of working women need to be addressed, say HR experts. More...
Many companies, especially in software, medical transcription, and BPOs are setting up family-friendly facilities to help woman employees balance their roles as nurturer and provider. These facilities are also establishing a goodwill bond between employer and employee, ensuring that staffers continue to give their best. More...
