Infosys internal platform 'Compass' to help employees change job profiles

Employees at Infosys can look within their own firm instead of looking outside for a job change, with 'Compass' — a new digital platform rolled out by the technology giant — which allows them to mobilise available opportunities on career growth, learning and networks.

With an increased focus on using technology to improve the experience of employees, Infosys is trying to digitise HR processes. In the past couple of years, the company had been at the forefront of a slew of initiatives to help employees be more productive by using available technologies.

"Those who want a change from their current job profile or posting can now log on to Compass, and view a curated list of opportunities based on their skills and interests. Employees can create a humanised profile to showcase their professional achievements. Video CVs, endorsements, blogs and badges can also be shared," said Richard Lobo, SVP and head-HR, Infosys. 

The platform can be used for networking with like-minded people, allowing employees to leverage existing expertise and experiences within the organization. Infoscians can also find learning opportunities — both training and experience-based — and make informed choices based on actual experience feedback, as well as get a view of the trends in skills and domains within the organization.

The use of the platform ensures that employees can develop their careers without having to exit the company, said Lobo.

The platform is a self-service portal which empowers employees to design their own journey within the organization by enabling them with the right information, support structure and access. At its launch, it had an 'on-invite' campaign to create interest and differentiate the platform.

The flash registration resulted in over 6,000 requests from employees in three hours.

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Major Definitions of Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 2016

Major Highlights of Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Bill 2016 can be read here

The following are the major definitions brought by the above act.

Major highlights

1.       Shop:-  The definition is  elaborated. As per new definition “warehouse or work house or work place for distribution of or packaging or repackaging or finished goods is carried on”

This will helps  retailers who are using distribution centers ( DC) .  Presently, in some places the authorities are forcing the retailers  take factory license as the activity of cold storage and repacking comes under the definition of Factories Act. 

2.       Overtime

Earlier the maximum allowed overtime was 120 hours per year and now it was proposed to increase 120 hours per quarter ( 3 months).  Wages for the overtime twice.

3.       Working hours

Retained same working hours i.e 48 hours week and 9 hours a day ( including 1 hour off).  But certain high skilled employees are exempted.

4.       Exemption from weekly closure

An Establishment (shop)  can work all the 7 days in a week.  

5.       Casual Leave – 8 days  (varies 7 to 12 days across the States)
6.       Earn Leave  (PL)  - 16 days ( 1 leave for every 20 days)  - maximum accumulation is 45 days.
7.       National and Festival Holiday – 8 days
8.       Crèche -  In every Establishment 30 or more woman workers are employed than a crèche to be provided.  Group Companies can together put a common crèche.   It is borrowed from Factories Act.
9.       Labour Inspector   - designated as Facilitator – hope they will change their attitude.

10.   Records can be maintained in electronic form  - Not devised any universal  forms / records , the existing records shall continue to be maintained.   It was proposed to come up with one or two forms

11.   Inspection -  Web Based inspection – AP and Telangana has already implemented, and it is free from any arbitrariness but shop/establishment shall require to maintain all the records.

A copy of model act can be found  Here

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Clearence for Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Bill 2016

The Model Shops and Establishment (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Services) Bill 2016 has been cleared by the Cabinet, which help in generating additional employment as shops and establishments will have freedom to operate for longer hours round the year.

The law covers all premises — barring factories — with work related to printing, banking, insurance; stocks and shares brokerage; theatres and “any other public amusement” which is currently not covered under the Factories Act 1948. All such units that employ 10 or more workers will come under this Act. For the first time, workers’ right will be protected for those working in godowns, warehouses or workplace related to packaging activities. This will bring e-commerce companies under the labour law rulebooks. However, the implementation of the approved Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Bill, 2016 will depend on States, as it only acts as an advisory to the State governments, which will have the option to adopt this or make changes to it according to their needs.

The model bill has provision for five paid holidays for festivals besides national holidays. Also, “highly skilled workers” in the information technology sector or bio-technology are proposed to be exempted from daily working hours of nine hours and weekly working hours of 48 hours.  

Protection for women

“Women to be permitted during night shift, if the provision of shelter, rest room, ladies toilet, adequate protection of their dignity and transportation etc exists,” Labour and Employment Ministry said in a statement. 

The law also provides exemption to highly-skilled workers like those in IT and bio-technology from daily working hours (9 hours) and weekly working hours (48 hours).

Here are 5 quick points you should know: 

1. Who Comes Under Its Purview:
All public amusement establishments such as shopping malls, restaurants and local markets, which are not covered under the Factories Act 1948. These establishments must employ at least 10 or more employees to be able to come under the Act. 

2. Act Not Applicable To Who
Government offices such as banks including the Reserve Bank of India, insurance companies and factories that are covered under the Factories Act 1948 will not be covered under the legislation. 

3. Who Will It Benefit
The Act aimed at increasing the ease of doing business could be a game-changer for retailers as competition will increase between online and offline players. The implementation of this Act will also generate high employment opportunities for both men and women. 

4. Women Can Now Work 24/7
Women will now be permitted to render services in 24/7 establishments. Companies will be mandated to facilitate women with safe transportation services and other related facilities such as creches during night schedules. 

5. Can It Be Opposed
The implementation of this Act is expected to be issued as an advisory to states. A consensus with trade unions, who have been calling this Act biased towards multinational companies, will not need to be arrived.

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Job Opening - Talent Acquisition Manager - Baking, Kerala

Job Opportunity with a reputed Bank as "Talent Acquisition Manager" in Kerala.

Job Role:
- Individual contributor
- Competent in handling complete talent acquisition requirements of the Bank.
- Should have mass hiring / Bulk hiring recruitment experience.

Minimum Experience 5 - 6yrs.

Native of Kerala (Must).

Interested Candidates send your resume to Nisha.Joseph@teamlease.com (OR) reach
on 08939059888

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Cabinet Decisions on Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission

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