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Devina Sengupta

Deputy Editor

Devina tracks and writes on workplaces, human resources and education for Mint. She also occaisionally writes an opinion column. She hosts a podcast on interesting HR trends in corporate India called The Working Life.

ARTICLES BY DEVINA SENGUPTA

The number of women employed in companies across India nosedived during the pandemic when work-from-home and the absence of childcare facilities made it tougher for many to keep their jobs.

PepsiCo India aims to make 1 million women economically independent in 3 years

1 min read . 18 Jun 2024

Students protest over the alleged irregularities in NEET in Bhopal on 14 June. (PTI)

NEET fiasco: Meet the heroes behind the massive protests

10 min read . 18 Jun 2024

Private banks are also hiring more women than public sector banks.

Private lenders take lead in employee strength ahead of PSU peers

3 min read . 15 Jun 2024

NSUI members stage a protest demanding a fresh NEET-UG Entrance Exam 2024 over alleged irregularities in its results, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI)

Heartburn at coaching centres as NEET lands in court

4 min read . 14 Jun 2024

Over the past four years apprentices in the electronics sector has surged from 7,500 in 2019-20 to 91,900 apprentices in 2023-24.

Electronics, EV makers bank on apprentices to bridge skill gap; boost stipends

6 min read . 13 Jun 2024

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, at the launch of the conglomerate's fintech platform app 'ABCD' on 16 April. (PTI)

Aditya Birla Group eyes ‘bifocals’ for its diverse businesses, people policies

3 min read . 12 Jun 2024

Surprises and shocks of 18th Lok Sabha elections will now be taught in B-schools

2 min read . 08 Jun 2024

According to the latest data from PLFS, unemployment rate in urban areas for those aged 15 years and above fell to 6.7% in January–March 2024, from 6.8% a year ago. (HT)

New government must focus on jobs, get more women to join labour force

3 min read . 05 Jun 2024

In FY14, the first year when the POSH Act came into force, the companies in focus together reported 161 cases, which increased to 767 in FY22 and then jumped 51.2% in the subsequent year to 1,160. (Istockphoto)

Shareholders grill boards on sexual harassment, pay disparity, ESG

3 min read . 04 Jun 2024

Chairman of Tata Sons, Natarajan Chandrasekaran. (Mint)

TCS faces questions on harassment, pay disparity

3 min read . 31 May 2024

Things are not looking good for engineering and business graduate. (Hindustan Times)

B-school grad? You may be paid less this year

2 min read . 31 May 2024

Multiple factors have contributed to the increased interest in ESOPs. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Stock options are making a comeback. Here's why

3 min read . 29 May 2024

HUL will become among the first of the large companies which officially adopts an additional set of skill sets that its Board must have. (REUTERS)

Data, cyber and ESG: At HUL, directors must keep up with changing times

3 min read . 24 May 2024

There are a lot of Paytm resumes in the market, spanning corporate, business, and technology roles. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration//File Photo (REUTERS)

Paytm, its payments bank employees seek greener pastures

3 min read . 23 May 2024

At IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur -- so-called older IITs - placements begin in December, while the newer ones start earlier in August-September

Anguish at IITs as jobs still distant for many

4 min read . 23 May 2024

“Took dogs for a walk and lost track of time.” (Tarun Kumar Sahu/Mint)

Why senior managers walk on eggshells around Gen Z at the workplace

11 min read . 22 May 2024

Some companies say that as many as seven in 10 vacancies are now getting filled internally. (HT)

India Inc bets on internal hires but recruiters warn of risks

3 min read . 21 May 2024

There is a preference for AI skills over experience, with 80% of the leaders in India preferring less experienced candidates with AI skills over seasoned candidates lacking such skills, a study revealed. (istockphoto)

India leads in AI usage: 92% knowledge workers use AI; 72% AI pros use own tools

3 min read . 16 May 2024

Visa applicants wait outside for a walk-in appointment outside a BLS International visa application center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (Cole Burston/Bloomberg)

Canada was dream destination for Indian students. Something has changed.

3 min read . 16 May 2024

The demand for AI training is particularly strong in the IT sector, one of the largest consumers of digital skills. (Image: Pixabay)

India Inc, not just IT, dangles big bucks for AI experts. But is it all hype?

4 min read . 15 May 2024