Manufacturers of consumer electronics are criticizing the Centre’s draft guidelines on setting minimum prices for recycling and processing electronic waste, citing over-regulation that hinders the industry’s transition to the organized sector. The guidelines have increased the costs for producers to recycle e-waste, with the price of recycling metals now set at Rs 80 a kg. Despite manufacturers’ objections and appeals to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the rules remain unchanged.
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Research indicates that happy workers tend to stay at their jobs longer, resulting in cost savings for companies by reducing the need for hiring and training new employees. According to Owl Labs' 2017 study, companies offering remote work options experience 25% less turnover, with 56% of global companies providing some form of remote work, including 40% with hybrid models and 16% fully remote setups, while 44% still require office attendance. This trend highlights the increasing...
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