Workplaces
Graduating students may ‘boo’ every mention of AI but still need timeless advice as jobs turn scarce
Commencement speakers at US graduation ceremonies have met with boos at the mention of artificial intelligence (AI). Fresh graduates are well aware of the job scare, don’t need patronizing remarks but would still value advice that could last a lifetime.
3 min read14 May 2026JPMorgan and the delicate art of paying off employees
A staffer raises an embarrassing claim. An investigation follows. Deciding what to do next—and whether to offer a payout—gets complicated for employers.
4 min read12 May 2026Government expands PM internship scheme, raises stipend to ₹9,000
Interns will receive a financial assistance of ₹9,000 a month under the scheme in the third round of the pilot project, 90% of which will be financed by the government, showed the order. The duration of the internship is one year.
2 min read22 Apr 2026Elephant in the boardroom: Indian companies must learn to be more open about mental health
Physical health checks are routine before a job offer is made, but frank conversations on mental health still elude hiring and corporate culture. For workplaces to be truly inclusive, companies must foster candour so that disclosures can be accommodated.
4 min read16 Apr 2026Quote of the Day by Kumar Mangalam Birla: 'The work environment is very important in determining how enjoyable work is'
Quote of the Day by Kumar Mangalam Birla: The chairman of the Aditya Birla Group says that the work environment plays a crucial role in determining how enjoyable work is, stressing the need to work with smart colleagues who combine intellectual bandwidth with softer skills.
3 min read30 Mar 2026The art of confrontation: This isn’t about workplace conflict but goal-oriented collaboration if done right
Effective confrontation is an acquired skill. It’s often seen at ‘flat’ startups where everyone speaks up, ideas are openly contested and hierarchy ignored in pursuit of shared goals. It takes tact, lest it results in conflict, and employees must learn to sharpen this skill into an art.
4 min read19 Mar 2026‘Kept her desk untouched for 3 years’: Deloitte's unwavering support to late employee amid cancer battle melts hearts
Viral tribute to late employee highlights the power of workplace empathy and how Deloitte leadership stood by her for 7 years.
3 min read13 Mar 2026Work, family, ambition, duty: Quit trying to balance priorities and reclaim your life by redefining success
The four decades of a career can become increasingly taxing, with burnout looming. Yet the real exhaustion is the erosion of the personal self between work and family. Instead of chasing a balance, redefine success.
4 min read5 Mar 2026The financial implications of having a relationship with the boss
New research details just how much subordinates can make when they date the boss—and how much they stand to lose
3 min read1 Mar 2026India’s office real estate transformation: Inside the Table Space strategy for GCC success
Global Capability Centres are reshaping India's commercial property market, with around 1,800 GCCs projected to reach a $9 billion valuation by 2030. Firms like Table Space are redefining office spaces to attract multinational companies seeking premium talent and quality work environments.
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