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How makehays create a toxic work culture at the workplace
Sharing ideas with a team member and later seeing that colleague getting appreciated for it is one of the most frustrating things that can...
Why internships should be taken seriously
Internships have become a cornerstone of career development in today's competitive job market. These valuable opportunities serve as a bridge between academic learning and...
Do international assignments help shape leadership style?
In today's globalised world, international assignments have become increasingly common for professionals seeking to broaden their horizons and advance their careers. These assignments involve...
Pay transparency & performance-based pay: Can they co-exist?
Pay transparency and performance-based pay appear to be at odds with each other, what with pay transparency emphasising openness and fairness in compensation, and...
Is generative AI the villain responsible for layoffs?
Is generative AI the villain responsible for the recent spate of layoffs? A complex question indeed. On one hand, there is no doubt that...
Desk bombing — Is it acceptable to the new generation?
Amit was engrossed in a spreadsheet at his desk, when Rohan, his colleague from the bay across the hall, suddenly appeared with a printout...
Drawbacks and benefits of hiring polymaths
Given today's fast-paced and complex business environment, companies need to be able to adapt to changes quickly and solve complex problems in innovative ways....
How can employees overcome past-experience stigma?
In the fast-growing education technology industry, some companies have worked up a reputation for their toxic work culture, mass layoffs and often brutal firing...
T-shaped vs V-shaped employee: Who has more potential?
Does the shape of an employee matter? It sure does. No, we don’t mean the physical shape of employees here. We are referring to...
Will global companies offshore cheap labour amidst a slowing economy?
With uncertainty around economic conditions mounting with each passing day and markets slowing down, globally, companies are experiencing a dip in revenues. Naturally, this...
How GenZs are influencing workplace culture
This is the dawn of GenZ, a more digitally native generation. It’s been a few years since this new generation has entered the workplace...
Can ‘Gillian Stamp’s ‘Tripod’ cope with new age corporate standards?
A study by an American anthropologist talks about the birth of a new theory from the commonly known VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity)...
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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Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
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...
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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....
