Tag: Workplace
What’s the antidote for workplace incivility?
Workplace incivility can be likened to a slow poison, gradually eroding the foundation of a healthy work environment. It manifests in various forms, from...
78% women facing microaggressions self-shield at work: Report
An alarming 78 per cent of women who face microaggressions self-shield at work. That means, they alter or adjust their appearance or conduct in...
Tech CEO resigns amidst sexual assault allegations
The CEO of CD Disco, a technology company has stepped down from his position amid allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct towards a...
Once common workplace beliefs that are now redundant
Ever wondered why several long-held workplace beliefs have become redundant and are no longer applicable in today's dynamic environment? Traditionally, the amount of time...
73% of LGBTQ+ workers don’t report discriminatory incidents at work
They say India Inc. has become quite LGBTQ friendly. It may not be completely true though according to a report based on a study...
BALCO enhances workplace safety with AI-based monitoring technology
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium and a prominent aluminium producer in India, has recently implemented an innovative safety solution...
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...
Does it take role models to retain employees?
Employee retention is a critical aspect of any organisation's success, but many companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged and committed to their...
Progressive or positive discipline — which is more effective at the...
Discipline in the workplace is crucial to maintaining a positive and productive work environment. When employees fail to meet expectations or violate company policies,...
Sexual harassment complaints at workplace should be handled with care: Delhi...
The Delhi High Court recently emphasised the importance of handling sexual harassment complaints at the workplace with care. The court stated that companies cannot...
Ignoring women’s sexual harassment complaints can discourage others from speaking up:...
The Delhi High Court has observed that if the complaints of sexual harassment by a woman are ignored at the workplace or not heeded,...
1 in 10 employees has experienced violence, harassment at work: Report
Almost one in ten people in employment has experienced physical violence and harassment at work in their working life. A survey wherein people were...
Concentration of 37% employees affected due to mental health issues: Report
An alarming 33 per cent employees who were part of a survey admitted that they continued to go to work despite mental-health issues. This...
ASSOCHAM hosts webinar on ‘Mental wellness at workplace’
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) CSR Council, hosted a webinar on ‘Mental Wellness at Workplace’, as part of its...
72% women feel Monday morning blues: Survey
Employers may have to keep in mind that a whopping 72 per cent working women feel Monday morning blues! Nine out of 10 women...
Nagaland government forms ‘complaint committee’ to redress sexual-harassment complaints at workplace
A six-member committee has been form by the Nagaland government specifically to address complaints pertaining to sexual harassment of women employees at their workplace.
Henceforth,...
Loneliness at workplace: Increasingly becoming fatal
Loneliness at the workplace is so rampant across organisations that it has started affecting the bottom line. An analysis by Cigna in 2020, suggests...
Shriram Housing Finance aims to improve women’s representation at workplace
Shriram Housing Finance, the affordable housing company, has launched the ‘SHeFirst’ programme to improve the representation of women at the workplace. Under this programme,...
‘Don’t talk about abortion’: Meta to staff
Employees at Meta have been ordered to avoid discussing ‘abortion’ on Workplace, which is Facebook’s internal version.
The tech company, which was formerly known as...
Treat women with dignity & consideration at workplace: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has said that employers should treat women employees with consideration and dignity, and be sympathetic to their cause.
While ordering the...
Organisations worldwide are becoming more inclusive: Report
Figures for women in the corporate world are rather impressive, if the Gender Equality Index for 2022 is to be believed. About 7.5 per...
Scaler announces 12 days of period leave, makes workplace more inclusive
Scaler, the tech upskilling startup, has announced 12 days of period leave for its women and transgender employees across the organisation. This leave will...
“Women have legal right to a safe workplace”: Madras High Court
A safe workplace is a woman’s right, observed the Madras High Court as it dismissed an anticipatory bail petition by a police officer in...
Reinventing tomorrow’s workplace
Years ago, I built a 24-foot-long table in my backyard as a gathering place for thoughtful dialogue with the eclectic group of friends, acquaintances,...
Workaholics can make the workplace toxic
Many a time, employees take pride in being the first to enter the office and the last to leave. Is this really something to...
Can demographic diversity ensure cognitive diversity at the workplace?
Today, it is not uncommon to find multinational companies speaking publicly of the men to women ratio in their organisations, or even bragging about...
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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Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
HDFC announced Rs 1,500 crore to staff under ex-gratia
In the wake of a remarkable performance in the fourth quarter of FY24, HDFC Bank has announced an ex-gratia payment totaling approximately Rs 1,500...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
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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....
