Workplace

Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle US government's allegations of race- and sex-based discrimination in hiring, promotions, staffing and employee programmes

Fireflies.ai plans a broader AI product suite, India-specific pricing and local-language support as it expands from meeting notes to automating routine work

A large number of employees across sectors see poor implementation of well-being policies at the workplace as key to rising stress level, pointing to a widespread gap between having a formal policy and real-life experiences, said a report released on Sunday. The report, 'Beyond the Policy: Lived Experience and Micro-Rituals in Employee Wellbeing', said that 42 per cent of employees find their employers, despite having a policy for workers' well-being, fail in effective execution. The report by workforce solutions and HR services provider Genius HRTech and market research firm DigiPoll is based on inputs from 1,884 employees across sectors, including information technology, manufacturing, finance and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance), hospitality, FMCG, among others, in an online survey during July 1 and August 3, 2026. While 21 per cent of respondents said well-being is embedded in their everyday work culture, 42 per cent felt good policies exist, but execution varies

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The Centre told Parliament it has not conducted a dedicated audit of mandatory workplace creche provisions and does not maintain data on compliance by establishments

Indian companies are rapidly adopting agentic AI in HR, but many lack governance frameworks to ensure responsible, secure and transparent deployment

Vietnamese mobility firm expands workspace footprint as it scales its all-electric taxi service, with plans to add more facilities across the Delhi-NCR region

A study by Quest Global highlights the workplace and career impact of pregnancy loss and calls for structured employer support to improve retention and inclusion

An Indeed survey found that 72 per cent of respondents felt entry-level jobs frequently require prior experience, creating an experience paradox for fresh graduates

Experts say overlaps between Labour Codes and state Shops and Establishments Acts may create compliance uncertainty for companies across working hours and leave rules

Moral injury is no longer confined to doctors and nurses, with workers across sectors increasingly facing psychological distress when corporate decisions clash with personal ethics

Gallup poll flags a steep fall in workplace engagement, rising emotional distress

TCS allows work-from-home at its Nashik centre after harassment allegations trigger arrests and a police probe into workplace safety concerns

Firm targets Rs 500 crore revenue in five years after pivot to marketplace model, with global expansion plans focused on high-value markets offering long-term growth potential

An hour gained feels longer than 60 minutes, and that deviation from expectation creates a unique sense of opportunity that can influence behaviour and decision-making

Survey highlights structural barriers, gender bias and limited opportunities, with many women lawyers reporting challenges in networking, mentorship and career progression

The convergence of artificial intelligence, evolving labour regulations and rising employee expectations will redefine how organisations manage pay, people and performance in the coming year, a report says. According to ADP, a leading global technology company specialising in Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, the Indian workplace of 2026 will be increasingly intelligent, interconnected and human-centred. Organisations that embrace payroll modernisation, invest in compliance readiness, and prioritise employee financial well-being are better positioned to navigate the uncertainties of the future workforce. "The year ahead brings both opportunity and complexity for India's employers. Skills are becoming the new currency, automation is reshaping how work gets done, and employees are expecting work experience that supports both productivity and personal well-being. "In such a scenario, organisations that respond with empathy, structure and agility will be able to stay ahead of t

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AI has overtaken pay and burnout as India's biggest workplace priority, with 71 per cent of workers using it to solve problems or plan careers, according to a new workplace trends report