Workplace

Overlaps in labour codes, state laws create compliance grey zone for firms

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

When workplace clashes with your ethics: The problem of 'moral injury'

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

Why India at work is disengaged and on edge amid rising distress

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

TCS offers work from home option to employees at its Nashik centre

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

myHQ by Anarock eyes Dubai, London expansion despite West Asia conflict

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

Why psychologists say a cancelled meeting may actually be good for you

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

81% women lawyers find the going far tougher than men: SCBA survey

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

Workplace of 2026 will be increasingly intelligent, human-centred: Report

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

Treating love for work like virtue can backfire on employees, teams: Study

People all around the world experience intrinsic motivation. But if that feeling is universal, its moralisation is not

The New Workplace: SHRM on Leading in the Age of AI | Tech talk with Pranjal Sharma

Join Pranjal Sharma in an exclusive tech talk with Johnny C. Taylor Jr. President & CEO, SHRM. In this conversation, they discuss how humans and AI can collaborate to close the skills gap.

AI overtakes salary and burnout as top influence on India's workforce

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

Ola Electric CEO named in police probe after engineer's death in Bengaluru

Police register a case citing abetment of suicide; Ola Electric challenges FIR in Karnataka High Court and denies allegations of workplace harassment

India leads global flex office market, to cross 100 mn sq ft by 2026: C&W

India has topped the global flex office maturity index, with Cushman and Wakefield projecting stock to cross 100 mn sq ft by 2026 on strong demand and operator expansion

Unispace India eyes ₹350 cr revenue by FY26 on GCC-led expansion

Workspace design firm Unispace India expects Rs 350 crore revenue by FY26, driven by demand from global capability centres and plans to expand across Tier I and Tier II cities

Mix of technical expertise, soft skills vital for competitiveness: Survey

Workplaces need to update their strategies by integrating technology-driven, experiential learning and upskilling opportunities, as a significant percentage of India's tech talent believes that such experiences are in higher demand than theoretical knowledge, says a survey. According to a survey released on Monday by New York-headquartered Vertex Group, workplaces are transforming, and those who are ready to learn and upskill will lead the industry going forward. The survey, titled "The Relevance of Academic Qualifications in a Changing Indian Job Market," highlighted the value of hands-on, practical learning, with the majority of respondents strongly agreeing that such experiences are in higher demand than theoretical knowledge in their professions. The survey conducted among more than 2,500 IT employees across five cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai, over 56 per cent of employees believe that their academic qualifications do not meet the requirements

When romance meets the rulebook: How cos deal with workplace relationships

Several Indian companies have similar safeguards in place, though few were forthcoming about their policies when contacted

Workplace bullying hinders employees' creativity, involvement: Study

Workplace bullying and negative behaviour such as being excluded, humiliated or treated unfairly hinders creative thinking and reduces the likelihood of employees engaging in innovative side projects, a study by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow has found. In many organisations, employees work on secret, self-initiated ideas developed without management's knowledge and present them to the management once they are ready to deliver significant results leading to business success, it said. According to officials, the researchers employed a mixed-method approach to gather the necessary data. In the experimental scenario-based part of the research, the team gathered input from 112 participants. In the survey-based part of the research, input from 313 employees working in IT-enabled companies was gathered. "Our study sheds light on how subtle forms of workplace mistreatment can silently erode employees' creative potential. Organisations must create an environment where suppor

Reimagining business schools as managers' roles change in the AI age

Ever since the internet made its mark at the start of this century, we have seen a great degree of change in society

Age of anxiety: Pressure, long hours, and layoff fears affect employees

At times, this stress reaches a tipping point, resulting in tragedy. Last month, a 52-year-old chief manager at a public sector bank in Pune died by suicide, citing workplace pressure in his note

Could your daily office chai be harming your hormones, making you sick?

Doctors warn that chai in polythene or substandard plastic cups may leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising cancer risk over time