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Monday, 23 January 2023

HR News: 20 Jan, 2023

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Will healthcare recruiters, HR specialists be in demand in 2023?

As per the ‘Jobs on the Rise’ list, these are amongst the job titles that have grown rapidly over the past five years. During and post -pandemic, the jobs market underwent drastic changes. For those who are wondering about the future of their careers or are seeking a career change, the ‘2023 Jobs on the Rise’ list offer some insights. In the field of human resources, the job titles that have grown real fast in India as per LinkedIn’s list, are as follows: Healthcare recruiters, Talent acquisition partners, Human resource specialists, and Credentialing specialists.

 

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Is Netflix paying $385,000 to a flight attendant?

It appears the streaming giant is looking for a trained professional well versed with cabin and passenger safety, as well as aircraft emergency evacuation. If you are a person trained in cabin and passenger safety and capable of handling aircraft emergency evacuation, then Netflix has just the right role for you. The role is that of a flight attendant, based in San Jose, California. The job will entail on-ground duty along with travel within and outside the US. The selected candidate may be offered up to $385,000 (Rs 3 crore) a year! The final remuneration will be determined basis the skills and experience level of the candidate. Netflix’s job listing says the ideal candidate should be a self-motivated person capable of making independent judgements and possess exceptional customer service skills. The role will require the candidate to work on a super midsize jet. The Company clarifies that the salary offered for such a role in the market is in the range of $60,000-$385,000 in total and this is in line with Netflix’s compensation philosophy. The selected candidates should hold a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration and may be required to attend meetings in Burbank.

 

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Two 12-hour strikes by UK nurses disrupt health care system

On Wednesday UK nurses went on strike to protest for higher pay causing stress on the already strained public healthcare system in the UK. On January 18, 2023, a large number of nurses in the UK went on strike to protest for higher pay. This is the latest in a series of strikes that have been ongoing,  causing stress on the already strained public healthcare system in the UK. On Wednesday and Thursday two 12-hour strikes affected almost a quarter of England’s  hospitals and clinics. Thousands of appointments and procedures are likely to be postponed, however emergency care and cancer treatment will continue. In recent months, to demand higher pay amid the crisis of rising cost-of-living, nurses, ambulance crews, train drivers, airport baggage handlers, border staff, driving instructors, bus drivers and postal workers have all walked off their jobs. The inflation rate in the United Kingdom reached a peak of 11.1 per cent in October, due to an increase in energy and food prices. It then decreased slightly to 10.5 per cent in December. 

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