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Japan's new workforce prioritises work-life balance, decline in 'Karoshi'

Japan's annual working hours have dropped from 1,839 in 2000 to 1,626 by 2022, a decrease of 11.6 per cent, with younger workers driving the trend

Debunking hype: Three workplace trends that aren't what they seem

From the point of view of clicks, a strict five-day-a-week policy is gold

SAIL secures 'Great Place to Work' certification for 2nd time in a row

State-owned SAIL has been certified as 'Great Place to Work' for the second time in a row. SAIL secured the certification following a comprehensive survey conducted by Great Place to Work Institute, based on direct feedback from employees at SAIL. "Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' certification for January 2025 to January 2026, awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute, India," the steel ministry said in a statement on Monday. The PSU was first certified for December 2023 to December 2024. "SAIL's consecutive certification as a 'Great Place to Work' reaffirms SAIL's ongoing dedication to foster an exceptional workplace culture and provide a positive employee experience built on trust, collaboration and employee empowerment," company's chairman Amarendu Prakash said. The Great Place to Work Institute is a global firm that recognises employers creating outstanding employee experiences through a rigorous evaluation process. ***

Explained: YesMadam’s controversial workplace stress campaign

Noida-based beauty service platform YesMadam has recently come under fire for allegedly firing its employees who reported workplace stress during an internal survey. But, there's more to the story!

As learning takes the tech route, Gen Z seeks a different workplace

A survey showed that Gen Z consumes learning more using video and tech, and approaches careers in a non-linear fashion, choosing skilling and long-term rewards over immediate financial stability

Employee lawsuit claims Apple spies on workers even at home, gags speech

Amar Bhakta, who has been part of Apple's digital advertising team since 2020, claims the tech giant places significant restrictions on work devices

Over 50% of Indian healthcare workers feel their workplace unsafe: Study

More than half of the healthcare workers who participated in a survey feel that their workplace is "unsafe", particularly in state and central government medical colleges. Led by experts from the Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi, the study highlighted "significant gaps" in the security infrastructure within Indian healthcare settings. The "Workplace Safety and Security in Indian Healthcare Settings: A Cross-Sectional Survey" published in a recent issue of the journal 'Epidemiology International' underscored the urgent need for improving the prevailing safety and security measures in healthcare settings. The survey is a collaborative effort of Dr Kartik Chadhar and Dr Jugal Kishore from the VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital along with Dr Richa Mishra, Dr Semanti Das, Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad and Dr Prakalp Gupta from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,566 healthcare .

A commitment to crafting workplace excellence

Team Marksmen's Most Preferred Workplace for Women 2024 spotlighted organisations making critical headway in crafting elevated workplace experiences

When mule beats mare: The real reason behind growing stress at workplace

A lot of the workplace stress arises because we do not value good people and good work

Feeling low? Here are the top 6 tips to overcome work-related stress

Work-related stress is surging among professionals leading to a deteriorated daily life. Combat work stress effectively with the tips mentioned below

EY employee death: TMC MP to raise 'toxic work culture' issue in Parliament

Highlighting the condition of employees in private firms across India, TMC MP Saket Gokhale has called for an urgent investigation into the working conditions at EY

Empathy, inclusive upskilling key to foster thriving work cultures: Report

The 2024 Global Culture Report highlights that employees are six times more likely to be engaged when their leaders demonstrate genuine empathy and not merely as 'understanding'

Despite gruelling hours, 'golden handcuffs' keep Nvidia staffers in place

Under the helm of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia's philosophy is crystal clear: 'If you want to do extraordinary things, it shouldn't be easy'

Over 100 Bengali artistes to write to state panel seeking safer workplace

Over a hundred female artistes associated with the Bengali film industry wrote to the state-run Tele Academy on Tuesday, seeking a safer workplace amid the outrage over the rape-murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital. Among the signatories of the letter, which was also sent to the Eastern India Motion Picture Association (EIMPA) and West Bengal Motion Picture Artistes Forum, were director Aparna Sen, actors Rupa Ganguly, Swastika Mukherjee, Paoli Dam, Sohini Sarkar, Sohini Sengupta, Bidipta Chakraborty, Chaitali Dasgupta, Anuradha Ray and Shakuntala Barua, and scriptwriter Meghatithi Banerjee. "People of West Bengal, along with the entire nation, have been shocked to their core by the recent torture and murder of a woman doctor at her workplace - RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata. In the wake of this heinous crime, it is heartening to see that the entertainment industry - theatre artists and technicians, musicians, makeup artists, dancers and choreographers, ...

Maternity penalty: 75% mothers face career hurdles after leave - Report

Aon 2024 study highlights maternity penalty and bias faced by working mothers in India Inc

Workplace injuries rise 8.5% and fatalities fall 21%, says IiAS study

Total fatalities decreased to 463 in FY23 from 587 in FY22 but still account for more than one death per day

Equalising the playing field

Tax benefits for maternity benefit payouts could realistically incentivise companies to hire more women

Algo rhythm: The race to embrace workplace artificial intelligence

Employees in India and West Asia have the highest AI usage and expertise

Women executive directors paid less than male counterparts, gap widening

India's women executive directors on average paid nearly 40% less than men in the same role

Most Indian knowledge workers use AI at workplace, says Microsoft Report

AI is increasingly influencing the way people work as well as hire and India has one of the highest AI adoption rates among knowledge workers, says a report by Microsoft and LinkedIn. According to the India findings of the 2024 Annual Work Trend Index from Microsoft and LinkedIn, 92 per cent of knowledge workers in India use AI at work, as compared to the global figure of 75 per cent. However, a large majority, 91 per cent of leaders in India, also believe their companies need to adopt AI to stay competitive and 54 per cent worry their organisation lacks a plan and vision for implementation. The findings are based on a survey of 31,000 people in 31 countries, labour and hiring trends on LinkedIn, trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals and research with Fortune 500 customers. As per the report, AI skills are now a top priority when it comes to hiring, with 75 per cent stating they wouldn't hire someone lacking in AI skills, outpacing the global average of 66 per cent. "AI