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Updated on: Mar 2026
Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”
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Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”

Nike Inc. has ended its highly regarded annual “Wellness Week” initiative, a five-day paid break for corporate employees, signaling a definitive shift in company priorities from pandemic-era employee well-being to aggressive organizational performance. The decision was communicated to staff by Chief People Officer (CPO) Treasure Heinle. It comes as the sportswear giant is deep into a comprehensive organizational reset […]

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How Intense Workplaces Reshape Culture & Employer Branding
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How Intense Workplaces Reshape Culture & Employer Branding

Picture a command centre during a critical system migration, a buzzing operations floor on the quarter’s final day, or a project room shaping the culture as a significant product launch approaches. The pace is relentless, conversations are sharp, and every choice carries weight. For many organizations, moments like these aren’t extraordinary—they’re part of daily life. […]

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Ownership Culture at Lloyds Metals Drives Employee-Led Growth
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Ownership Culture at Lloyds Metals Drives Employee-Led Growth

In India’s mining and steel industry, where strength and precision define operations, Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) stands apart for championing a different kind of power- the power of its people. Through a culture rooted in ownership, empowerment, and inclusion, Lloyds Metals is redefining what it means to grow together, both as a business […]

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How Different Generations See Employee Engagement: Gen Z to X
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How Different Generations See Employee Engagement: Gen Z to X

For a long time, people thought employee engagement meant engagement activities or events. While the events play an important role, employee engagement is much more than that. It means how connected and motivated people feel at work. It shows how much they care about their job, the company, and its goals. This idea has changed […]

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Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Thriving: The New Engagement Spectrum
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Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Thriving: The New Engagement Spectrum

Something interesting is happening in workplaces around the world. Employees are redefining their relationship with work, not through loud announcements or dramatic declarations, but through subtle shifts in how they show up each day. This quiet recalibration reveals two distinct patterns: quiet quitting and quiet thriving. Understanding this spectrum isn’t just about spotting a trend. […]

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Turning employee feedback into actionable insights that drive value
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Turning employee feedback into actionable insights that drive value

In times of ambiguity—when markets shake, business models strain, and talent churn feels like a sneaky leak in the hull—employee feedback is not a “nice-to-have” but a lifeline. It’s the thermometer, compass and barometer for any organization that wants to stay alive, adaptive, and human. But as many organizations discover, collecting feedback is the easy […]

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Scaling Workplace Values: The Rise of Micro-Cultures in Growth
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Scaling Workplace Values: The Rise of Micro-Cultures in Growth

Workplace culture remains one of the top drivers of value in business. Not only does culture help companies attract and retain top talent, but it also fosters a sense of belonging and purpose that encourages people to become true advocates and active ambassadors of the organisation. Micro-culture is the latest concept helping to redefine what […]

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It’s Not About Fixing Women, From Programs to Purpose & Ops
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It’s Not About Fixing Women, From Programs to Purpose & Ops

Recently, I met a senior woman leader who shared a powerful reflection that stayed with me. She recalled attending a women’s development program centered around self-reflection and personal growth. While the program was well-intentioned, she found herself unable to connect with many of the conversations — stories about life after marriage, the challenges of motherhood, […]

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Engaging Gen Z: What They Expect Beyond Perks
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Engaging Gen Z: What They Expect Beyond Perks

The manufacturing and automobile industries are standing at an interesting crossroads. On one side, we have decades of legacy, craftsmanship, and process-driven excellence. On the other, a new generation Gen Z, is stepping into our workplaces with a mindset that challenges norms, questions traditions, and seeks meaning beyond the mundane. Born between the late 1990s […]

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