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Percentage of women in senior management falling since 2021: Grant Thornton

The dip was attributed to the 'evolving landscape of work models across industries'

AI, diversity, inclusion will take centre stage in 2024: Indeed survey

Employees and employers geared up to adopt artificial intelligence at the workplace, with 59 per cent of employees are very confident in their ability to adapt and utilise AI tools, says a survey. According to an Indeed survey, going ahead, diversity and inclusion will take centre stage, as 47 per cent of employers indicate a forthcoming surge in policy adoption. The survey that covered a total of 6,531 individuals, consisting of 1,223 employers and 5,308 employees, noted that the focus will be on adopting AI and meeting the expectations of Gen Z employees. As per the survey, 59 per cent of employees are very confident in their ability to adapt and utilise AI tools. Meanwhile, only 19 per cent of surveyed employers have already implemented or are in the process of implementing next-generation technologies such as Generative AI at the workplace during the coming year. "From the rise in generative AI skills to the enduring importance of programming languages and the growing demand fo

Addicted to Disney: Why former executives find it hard to stay away

In his book, The Hero's Farewell: What Happens When CEOs Retire, Yale University professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld chronicled several personality types who find it hard to leave

Mobility access to can increase females in workforce 4-6.9% by 2028: Report

Access to mobility can increase women's participation in the workforce between 4 to 6.9 per cent by 2028, a report by Uber and Oxford Economics has said. The report draws from a survey of Uber riders conducted across five Indian cities - Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The report said access to mobility can boost the number of women in the workforce in these cities to 0.32 million-0.56 million and lead to an increase of over one per cent in the size of their economies. Speaking at the release of the report on Thursday, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said access to mobility can improve workforce participation of women and it is also imperative for increasing their enrolment in higher education. "Today we have 2 crore women enrolled in higher education institutions but if you look at the numbers behind it, the transition for women who had let's say completed their 12th standard to higher education institutions is less than 25 per cent," she ...

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A bad day at home can lead to a bad day at work, says professionals' survey

Around two-thirds of professionals surveyed believe that a "bad day at home" can indeed lead to a "bad day at work", highlighting the role of family support for a good professional life, says a report. Around 69 per cent of respondents feel that difficult personal life can lead to stressful time in the office and lower efficiency as well, the report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants said. Family support is as crucial for a good professional life and better work productivity, it added. Around 69 per cent of respondents felt that a "bad day at home" can indeed lead to a "bad day at work" for any employee, which emphasises the interconnectedness of personal and professional life and the potential spillover effect of personal issues into the workplace, the report said. The report by Genius Consultants is based on an online survey among 1,088 professionals during the period August 20 to September 26, across sectors including BFSI, construction and ...

Demand for co-working spaces surges due to flexible work, high realty costs

According to the 'India Real Estate Q3' report by Knight Frank, the country recorded office transactions of 16.1 million square feet during the July-September quarter

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy wants Indian youth to work 70 hours a week

'We need to be disciplined and improve our work productivity. I think unless we do that, what can poor government do?' Murthy said in a podcast

GenAI to enhance creativity, automate routine tasks for future jobs: WEF

Generative AI is poised to impact labour markets significantly while enhancing creativity and automating routine tasks for future jobs, a new study paper said on Monday. Releasing the white paper on how AI (artificial intelligence) will affect the jobs of tomorrow, the World Economic Forum said businesses and governments must take proactive steps to prepare for the effects of AI in the workforce, including creating an adaptable workforce and implementing systems that facilitate job transitions. Jobs most at risk of disruption are those that involve routine and repetitive language tasks; jobs with a high degree of personal interaction or physical movement will be least affected, the WEF said. The white paper found that Large Language Models (LLMs) could be a boon for jobs that require critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills and creativity, including those in engineering, mathematics and scientific analysis. LLMs are deep learning algorithms that can perform a variety of ..

After quiet quitting & quiet firing, are companies now quiet cutting?

Quiet cutting is a move by companies where they remove positions but do not fire any employees

Indian professionals lapping up AI skills to remain adaptable: LinkedIn

Indian professionals are embracing AI skills amid rising prominence of Artificial Intelligence in the world of work, and the number of such skilled personnel has increased 14 times since 2016, LinkedIn said in a report on Thursday. According to LinkedIn's first ever global 'Future of Work: State of Work @ AI' report, AI-skilled members in India increased 14 times in June 2023 compared to January 2016. This growth puts India in the top five countries for AI talent increase, alongside Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada, the report said. LinkedIn's AI Skills Index value measures how much the share of members with at least 2 AI skills on their profiles has increased, compared to the level in January 2016. Over the past year, there has been an increase in AI usage in workplaces and this surge has prompted 60 per cent of all workers and 71 per cent of Gen Z professionals in India to recognise that acquiring AI skills could enhance career prospects. Further, 2 in 3 Indians say they

Amazon to make some employees relocate for return to office mandate

ome remote workers who were hired or moved during the pandemic will have to relocate closer to offices so they can meet the three-day requirement, said the people

SC refuses plea to protect sexual harassment complainants, witnesses

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to protect complainants and witnesses in sexual harassment at workplace cases from victimisation or retaliation by accused persons or organisations involved. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha noted that the top court had in 2020 refused to interfere with a similar prayer. The top court said the petitioner should give specific examples to support her case. "This court, by its order dated January 6, 2020, had not interfered with the Delhi High Court dismissing a PIL for the same prayer. The petitioner stated that she made a representation to authorities with a reminder. We leave it open to the petitioner to approach the authorities with a representation so that a decision can be taken if the grievance needs to be looked into. Let the grievance be looked at an appropriate level," the bench said. The top court was hearing a plea filed by legal professional Sunita Thawani seeking

Companies not too keen to implement Haryana's liquor at workplace policy

Executives said that while the policy is progressive and intended to create a new precedent, it is only slowly gaining traction

Only 13% employees feel safe to express ideas without fear: Report

Only 13 per cent of the employees said they feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or negative consequences in their offices, according to a report. The report titled 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' by HR solutions provider Genius Consultants, released on Saturday, is based on an online survey of 2,002 respondents across various sectors. The survey was conducted from April 12 to May 24, 2023. The participants were from various sectors, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, education, FMCG, hospitality, HR Solutions, IT, ITES and BPO, logistics and manufacturing. According to the report, there is a significant gap, as only 13 per cent of respondents feel they can communicate their concerns safely within the organisation, which indicates that the maximum percentage of the employees of their organisations need to create a safe and supportive environment for open communication. The report further revealed that 59 per cent of the

Bihar education department bans wearing jeans, T-shirts at workplaces

The Bihar government has asked staffers of the state education department not to wear casual outfits such as jeans and T-shirts in the office as the ongoing practice goes against the culture at workplaces. The director (administration) of the education department, in an order issued on Wednesday, has taken exception to employees coming to offices in T-shirts and jeans. It has been noticed that officials and employees of the department are coming to offices in attires which are contrary to the office culture. Wearing casuals in the office by officials or other employees is against the work culture in the office. Therefore, all officials and employees should come to education department offices in formal dresses only. No casual dresses, especially jeans and T-shirts, are allowed in the offices of the education department with immediate effect, says the order which is in the possession of PTI. Despite repeated attempts, Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar could not be reached for

86% of Indian workers feel sense of pride at workplace in 2023: Report

About 86 per cent of Indian employees responded positively to a sense of pride at the workplace in 2023, while 84 per cent of workers responded positively to fairness and respect for their workplaces

Hilton India tops list of India's Best Companies to Work for 2023

The Global Authority on Workplace Culture, Great Place To Work, recently unveiled list of India's 'Top 100 Companies To Work For'

71% Indian professionals seek to eliminate workplace jargon: Report

About 71 per cent of professionals in India want to eliminate or reduce the use of workplace jargon, a new report showed on Tuesday

Tech companies lead way with 50% of total flex space in India: Report

A hybrid working model has brought flex spaces to the centre stage and helped occupiers in optimising costs and ensuring employee flexibility, the report said