Women staff at Google speak up about culture of retaliation
Two women employees of Google, who were the force behind the walkout by Google staff last year, have revealed that the Company has retaliated...
Goldman Sachs relaxes dress code
The US investment company, Goldman Sachs, has decided to relax its dress code. An internal memo signed by the senior executives as well as...
Godrej wakes up to ‘Agile Working’
Globally, agile working is the new fad now. There are two aspects of this trend—workforce agility and operational agility.
Microsoft employees call for 40 hours a week work limit in China
A group of Microsoft employees has raised its voice against the taxing ‘996’ work culture that supports a six-day week work schedule lasting from...
Why should failure be encouraged to maintain a happy work culture?
If we imagine ourselves as a collection of experiences, will we devalue failure as much? Not really. When we talk about success, we tend...
‘Impact Day’ develops people- management skills in Deloitte employees
Deloitte recently concluded its 17th annual Impact Day 2019. This programme gives an opportunity to its employees to volunteer for different projects, which can...
Are you ready to leverage the multi-generational workforce of future?
The workforce is changing rapidly because of the widening gap between the four generations working under one roof. While organisations are preparing themselves to...
Marico unveils ‘The Marico Way’: Refreshed culture for future growth
Marico, a prominent FMCG company in India, unveils ‘The Marico Way’, a distinctive identity amalgamating purpose, ethos, and refreshed values. This strategic initiative underscores...
Is start-up culture all about performance-driven mindset?
Way back in the 1980s, Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman, World Economic Forum, had said, “In the new world, it is not the...
Swiggy: Where values define behaviours and performance
This food ordering and delivery company has got it right, in terms of having the right values in place and also ensuring that they cascade down well.
Barco gets recognition for robust work culture
Barco boasts of a great work culture on five parameters: fairness, respect, credibility, pride and camaraderie.
They recently received a recognition for being a great...
How family-like culture makes MY FM a fun workplace
MY FM has a host of initiatives designed to make people feel cared for just as their families value them.
Why does Alibaba conduct mass weddings of its employees?
Mass weddings are not uncommon in India. This now has spread across the border and reached China.
Global e-commerce giant, Alibaba, organises mass wedding at...
‘Fevicol ka Jod’ at the workplace: Pidilite’s strategy to bind its people
One of the most difficult tasks as an HR head, is to create a strong bond between employees. In a country such as India,...
Office romance is going through a recession
According to CareerBuilder's Annual Valentine's Day Survey, love is not as much in the air at work, as it used to be earlier. Looks like cupid has gone on leave!
Ushering a cultural shift: Why workplaces are changing for good!
Ask any individual who has been part of the corporate workforce for around two decades, and they will tell you that the most indistinguishable...
‘One company, one culture’ is a myth
Many organisation boast about having ‘one company one culture’. Big conglomerates with diverse businesses have often said that even if they have diverse businesses,...
Pandemic bonding at workplace
Now that we are into the second year of the pandemic, we can only hope for things to go well in the coming year....
Does ‘culture fit’ come in the way of diversity?
Culture-fit hiring is all about hiring the right candidates, whose beliefs and attitudes are in perfect alignment with the values and culture of the...
Absenteeism or presenteeism? Which is worse?
Forced presenteeism due to pressure to display discipline and performance may be counterproductive.
PhonePe removes titles, focuses on flat structure for tech team
How do we usually perceive growth? It is through the achievement of titles, which bring about increased responsibilities along with an increment in compensation....
Communication analytics: A measured approach to culture transformation
‘Culture is the new currency’ is a trendy phrase these days. The expression is used to understand the importance of culture in fetching, fascinating...
Who’s finding it difficult in the new hybrid world of work: GenX, GenY or...
The world of work has changed since March 2020, and in the last 14 months, people have adapted to remote working or hybrid working...
Why employees deserve a parting gift
The act of gifting is a gesture of appreciation and respect. It’s been a part and parcel of our cultural values for ages. This...
Are employees in a promoter-led organisation more driven and loyal?
While an empowering organisational culture surely does drive employees and makes them loyal, companies with greater influence of promoters witness faster decision-making, which, in turn, motivates employees.
Schaeffler revamps HR practices in line with shifting employee preferences
The changing dynamics in the workforce is compelling companies to change the way they function and mould their policies according to the preferences of...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
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10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
Re-evaluate climate-change legislations, create new ones to protect workers: ILO report
Why does the International Labour Organisation feel that it is time to come up with climate-change specific policies and even create new policies to...
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix axes 100 jobs in major overhaul
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring its operations, Bengaluru-based healthtech Software as a Service (SaaS) startup, HealthPlix, has announced the termination of 100...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
