Why Scandinavians have the happiest work culture
The World Happiness Report by the United Nations always features the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Finland as the top rankers every year....
This firm hires a majority of its talent through referrals alone!
MoEngage, a customer-engagement platform has shifted its entire recruitment process to 100 per cent internal hiring. A majority of these hires come through employee...
With love: From a women-dominated workplace
What’s the culture at PR Pundit, where women make up 83 per cent of the headcount.
How the ‘BIG’ family celebrates 5 years of togetherness
At Reliance Broadcast Network, it’s a week-long celebration, when an employee completes five years with the company…
Absenteeism or presenteeism? Which is worse?
Forced presenteeism due to pressure to display discipline and performance may be counterproductive.
7000 Bacardi employees interact with bar staff
Bacardi, the privately held family-owned spirits company, completed 157 successful years recently. To mark the occasion and as part of the ‘Back to Bar’...
‘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,...
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...
Purpose over rigidity: Agile and flexible organisations reign supreme
The level of competition has grown so much today, that employees are observed to work tirelessly in offices, with some of them working late...
K Raheja Corp strides towards building an all-inclusive work culture
The agenda of diversity is being taken very seriously by India Inc. It isn’t just gender diversity but diversity in all forms that is...
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!
Social media protocol for employees
The personal life of employees is their business, but when this personal life is exposed to the world through social media, it no longer...
Culture rejuvenation at Barco
Last year, Barco stepped into the software as a service (SaaS) business model, where its has introduced a subscription based model for its technology...
How General Motors cares for its women employees
The company is extremely thoughtful and dedicated towards the inclusion of more women in the workplace, be it getting fresh talent or returning mothers.
Are colleagues family, friends or just teammates?
An email sent by Shopify CEO, Tobi Lütke, to the mangers of the Company last August created a lot of commotion and chatter in...
7 companies with highly-loved workplace practices
Even small tweaks in workplace practices, can make a huge change in attracting more talent and keeping employees happy and engaged
Employee Clubs: Good for organisational culture
We all have been part of groups, clubs or societies in college and school. Generally, such groups come together because the members have common...
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...
Accused of racist culture at work, FB apologises to employees
Black employees of Facebook had revealed experiences of bias at the workplace, and inappropriate treatment by managers, colleagues and the human resources personnel. An...
How bigger organisations can also see visible results through ‘culture add’
In the ever evolving and competitive business setup, it is important to stay relevant and keep evolving with time. Just as technology systems need...
Marrying German and Indian cultures at Dr. Oetker India
Following Dr. Oetker’s acquisition of Fun Foods in 2008, one of the biggest challenges was to bridge the gap between employer ambitions and employee expectations.
Karoshi culture – the silent killer at work
The suicide of Matsuri Takahashi, 24, was recognised as a case of death from overwork, or karoshi.
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...
Sterlite Tech’s new office is about a cultural makeover
The company’s open office at Mumbai embodies a new culture and enables co-creation of value through focus on innovation and collaboration.
‘Mission Customer’ through great employee experience: a cultural shift at Apollo Munich
Antony Jacob, CEO, Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company, shares how ‘Mission Customer’ has been a cultural transformation drive and how employees across the organisation see meaning in it.
How Oyo benchmarked its exit process
The term ‘layoff’ finds its way into newspapers and headlines quite often these days. A humane approach to the exercise is becoming a hot...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
DIALOGUE
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....
