Tag: stress
UST’s unique way to empower its workforce
UST, a multinational digital technology and transformation company, has come up with a unique way to empower its employees. The global firm has started...
Can ‘bhangra’ be the best way to beat workplace stress?
What wouldn’t employers today do to help their employees beat stress and focus on their physical fitness and mental health! They organise parties, workout...
Even engaged employees experience stress: Report
Did you know that the global economy pays a heavy price for disengaged or poorly engaged employees? In fact, low engagement costs $8.8 trillion,...
Workplace quality very important for 78% Millennials in the US
That the pandemic has pushed organisations to rethink operations is something that we are all aware of. But did we ever imagine that the...
59% Indian employees may have mental health issues, 55% are emotionally...
Does your employee look sad and tired? Is he or she indecisive and disinterested in fun activities? Does he / she find it difficult...
‘Compensate employee for death due to stress during employment’: BHC
In an interesting case, the Bombay High Court (BHC)has instructed a Maharashtra-based travel company to compensate a truck driver who died on the job....
Employees at McDonald’s outlet quit half way through their shift
A recent video on a video-sharing platform went viral showing employees at a McDonald’s outlet standing outside the outlet in mid-shift, refusing to work....
70% Indian workers experience high stress at least once a week
Seven in 10 Indian workers admit to experiencing stress at work at least once a week, according to a study by Always Designing for...
Virtual conflict resolution: A new challenge for HR
Collaboration and conflict are two sides of the same coin. A significant portion of a regular day in the life of HR is devoted...
92% Indian professionals feel meditation can reduce stress: Study
While one third of workers in India are suffering from increased burnout, as revealed by the Microsoft Work Trend Index report, it is heartening...
IT employees in India highly stressed
While it is natural for those in the information technology (IT) sector to be anxious about the future with so much of downsizing happening...
Desk plants reduce stress in employees
A study has revealed that keeping plants on the working desks can reduce stress and anxiety amongst the employees. The study was undertaken by...
Rewards and recognition can keep absenteeism at bay
With the work environment becoming increasingly competitive and with rising workloads, smaller paychecks and seasonal virals, it's not surprising to see so many employees...
Employee Assistance Programme—the key to happy workplace
There is an apparent pull and push amongst businesses across industries for one reason— employees. It is a known fact that having the right...
‘Burnout’ is a legitimate workplace hazard: WHO
For the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the term ‘burnout’ in its recent International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related...
Facebook’s content moderators are highly stressed
Facebook, the social-media platform has always been counted amongst the hip places to work in. However, a recent report in The Verge suggests that...
Karoshi culture – the silent killer at work
The suicide of Matsuri Takahashi, 24, was recognised as a case of death from overwork, or karoshi.
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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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...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
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...
AI Engineering Services staff call off strike planned for today
Thanks to the technicians of AI Engineering Services calling off a strike that they had earlier called for today, that is, 23 April, 2024,...
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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....
