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Amitabh Bachchan regrets not learning things about work many years ago, says energy has diminished with ‘time and age’

Amitabh Bachchan regrets not learning things about work many years ago, says energy has diminished with ‘time and age’

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Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most iconic stars of the Indian film industry, having worked for more than four decades in a variety of films. The 83 year-old has won four National Awards for Best Actor, a record in that category. However, the veteran actor feels that there were many things that he could have learnt years ago. He took to his blog to share the regret of not learning things about his job when there was time. Amitabh Bachchan opened up about some of his regrets in the professional front. (PTI) What Amitabh said In his latest post, Amitabh said, “Each day is a learning .. and the regret is that what needs to be learnt should have been learnt many many years ago .. the regret is more because what is being learnt now did not exist then .. and now the desire and effort and energy to learn diminishes – with time and age.” ‘If you are unaware…’ He went on to add, “The speed of inventions and fresh new systems …

OPS, Annamalai criticise outsourcing catering services under CM’s breakfast scheme in Chennai Corporation schools

OPS, Annamalai criticise outsourcing catering services under CM’s breakfast scheme in Chennai Corporation schools

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After coming to power the DMK adopted the outsourcing policy in employing workers in local bodies and operating bus services, says O. Panneerselvam Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and BJP State president K. Annamalai on Tuesday criticised the DMK government for its decision to outsource catering services for Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme in Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Schools. In a statement, Mr. Panneerselvam said after coming to power the DMK adopted the outsourcing policy in employing workers in local bodies and operating bus services. The outsourcing of catering services for Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme GCC Schools came as a shock as a similar move was mooted earlier in 2023 and later dropped due to objection from the opposition parties. To ensure students get their breakfast on time and members of women self help groups don’t lose their jobs, the State government should drop the proposal to outsource the catering services of GCC schools. Mr. Annamalai questioned the rationale behind outsourcing the catering services when the DMK government recently allocated ₹ 21 crore to …

Elon Musk’s ex Grimes calls for end to racism against Indians, reveals her stepdad is Indian | Trending

Elon Musk’s ex Grimes calls for end to racism against Indians, reveals her stepdad is Indian | Trending

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Elon Musk’s ex-partner, the Canadian singer Grimes, has revealed that she grew up in a half-Indian household. The revelation came in the context of the sudden anti-India sentiment that overwhelmed American social media in the days following Sriram Krishnan’s appointment to the Donald Trump administration. Grimes, left, and Elon Musk at the 2018 Met Gala in New York.(Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Grimes was among the prominent voices that called for a stop to the racist and bigoted posts targeting Indians. The singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, took to X yesterday to reveal that her stepfather is Indian and that she grew up in a half-Indian household. Grimes on “anti-India energy” “Suddenly concocting anti Indian energy out of nowhere is embarrassing y’all. Also, they were clear they planned to do this,” Grimes posted on X. She opened up about her childhood, writing: “My step dad’s Indian, I had a fire childhood in a half Indian household. Indian culture jives very well with western culture.” Grimes was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. After her parents divorced, …

7 Freelancer Management Templates for Outsourcing Anything

7 Freelancer Management Templates for Outsourcing Anything

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Just about every business I’ve started has involved hiring freelancers. They’re more affordable and flexible, plus it’s easier to scale up or down as needed. One or two is easy, but things can get messy when you’re dealing with any more than that. I’ve since built my own custom freelancer management system, I started with freelancer management templates. Here’s a curated list of my favorites. monday.com: A powerful and flexible freelancer management template Trusted by over 225,000+ businesses, monday.com is one of the most popular project management platforms out there. It’s perfect if you need an organized and flexible way to manage work for your in-house team, freelancers, agencies, and even other departments. monday.com has a free plan for up to two users. It’s limited, but it is a good place to start if you want to try it out before paying. More on monday.com: monday.com Review | monday.com vs Jira | monday.com vs. Notion. monday.com makes it easy to manage work for your entire pool of resources in one place. Image: monday.com To start, …

How To Use Call Center Outsourcing and Protect Your Brand

How To Use Call Center Outsourcing and Protect Your Brand

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Shifting to call center outsourcing is a big decision because it represents a major change in how your business engages with its customers. Agents from a different business will become your brand’s new first touch point — it can be scary giving up that level of control, but it’s worth it if you need the extra help. In this article, you’ll get a roadmap to help you navigate the complexities of outsourcing call center activities to a third party without sacrificing your brand. How to assess call center outsourcing options The first choice you’ll need to make is whether to go with a U.S.-based call center or an offshore call center. If your priority is cultural alignment and native English communication, a U.S.-based call center will help ensure your customer service experience is coherent and closely connected to your brand identity. If cost savings and service availability are your main priorities, an offshore call center is your best bet. Located in countries like the Philippines or India, offshore call centers are more affordable and offer …

The 6 Best HR Outsourcing Services

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Best for new businesses: Gusto Best for international businesses: Papaya Best for all-in-one HR outsourcing: Rippling Best for payroll: Paychex Best for small and medium-sized businesses: Justworks Best for automating HR: Insperity Best for labor law compliance: Bambee A human resources department is vital to any organization’s success. However, some businesses can benefit from outsourcing their HR tasks, particularly if an organization does not have the expertise, resources or time to handle certain HR functions themselves. HR outsourcing software can handle many of the HR functions required by your business. HR outsourcing can be a great way to free up time and resources. On this page, we have highlighted the top six HR outsourcing tools for 2023. We have also shared our methodology for shortlisting these products and provided some tips on choosing the right HR outsourcing application for your business. Feature comparison table Free trial Employee self-service Free phone support Global coverage Mobile app Unlimited payrolls Gusto Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Papaya No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rippling No Yes Yes …

In Surat, Essar Projects accused of fraud to tune of Rs 3.5 crore by outsourcing firm over pending dues | Ahmedabad News

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A firm that outsourced labourers to Essar Projects (India) Limited in Surat has alleged fraud to the tune of Rs 3.5 crore by the officials of the engineering and construction company.Surendra Modi, the owner of the Surat-based labour outsourcing company, told police that he had been supplying labourers on contract to Essar Projects in Hazira since 1995. He has filed a cheating complaint against former HR head V L Rajyaguru among others with Hazira police station on Monday. Police registered offences under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 409 (criminal breach of trust), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), and 120(b) (criminal conspiracy). In his complaint, Modi alleged that he had submitted a bill of around Rs 16 crore for the services between 2007 and 2012. Essar officials, he said, paid Rs 13 crore through cheque and the remaining amount was pending. He was later denied the pending payment, he alleged. Feeling cheated, Modi approached Surat district court and on directions of the court a complaint was filed in this …

6 Best Payroll Outsourcing Companies for 2024

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Sometimes, you just need someone to take a few things off your hands. Business activities like running payroll are, obviously, a bit more involved and sensitive than, say, having someone run your personal mail to the post office. That said, at a fundamental level, outsourcing payroll or leveraging HR software solutions are in many ways the same as hiring someone to do your yardwork. The stakes may be higher, but you’re still trusting someone else to do a job as well — or perhaps even better — than you would, which means that you need to find a vendor that can be trusted and relied on. This list will guide you through six of the top providers in payroll outsourcing and software tools, and we’ll offer advice on how to research and sift through your options to find the right one for you. Acumatica Cloud ERP Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Micro (0-49 Employees), Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees) Micro, Small, Medium, …

Bus Strike Across Punjab Over Outsourcing Of Drivers

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Punjab bus strike: Some passengers said they had to opt for private buses or taxis. (Representational) Ludhiana/Amritsar: People faced inconvenience at many places in Punjab on Saturday due to a strike called by contractual employees of a government transport undertaking to press for various demands. The protesting employees claimed that over 2,000 buses of the government’s undertaking PUNBUS were off the roads at various bus depots during the statewide protest. The protest affected passengers at various places in the state, including Ludhiana, Moga, Amritsar and Ferozepur. Some passengers said they had to opt for private buses or taxis to reach their destination. The employees are protesting against the outsourcing of 28 posts of drivers. Their demands include cancellation of recruitment through outsourcing and formation of a better hiring policy for the department. An employee union leader in Ludhiana said the next decision on the strike will be taken after a meeting with the government slated in Chandigarh on Monday. In Amritsar, vice-president of the protesting employees union Jodh Singh said buses would remain off the …