Tag: Suicide

Stressed out Paytm employee fears layoff, takes own life

Gaurav Gupta, an employee of Paytm Payments Bank, Indore, hanged himself on 26 February at his home. The reason? Well, it was the stress...

Toyota settles lawsuit, apologises to family of employee who died by...

Following an employee’s death by suicide and accusations of workplace harassment and stress, Japanese auto manufacturer, Toyota has been making headlines for all the...

Some Jet employees cling to hope, while one commits suicide

A Mumbai-based senior technician of Jet Airways is alleged to have jumped off the terrace of the four-storey building he resided in. The forty-five...

Education institutes continue to be stringent with student’s life

March 16 was marked as a black day in the prestigious National Law School of India University, Bangalore and left the entire country aghast. Kanishk...

Supreme Court requests Centre for law to curb youth suicide rate

Indian youth, especially students below 18, are increasingly resorting to suicide.

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...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...

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...

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Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age

The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...

Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO

Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...

Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt

The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...

Spotify’s layoff fallout: CEO admits challenges despite profits

Spotify, the music-streaming platform, made headlines last December when it executed its largest ever round of layoffs under the leadership of Daniel Ek, CEO,...

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