Social Media: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Dec 2024

Social Media

YesMadam Denies Firings, Calls Campaign Mental Health Initiative

Dec 11, 2024

YesMadam Responds Social Media Posts Were a Planned Effort

A leaked email suggested that YesMadam terminated employees reporting stress, causing the home salon...

Social Media

Dec 10, 2024

Greptile CEOs -Hour Workdays Spark Online Backlash

In a recent interview, Daksh Gupta, CEO of Greptile, a San Francisco-based AI startup, sparked a hea...

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Dec 5, 2024

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Zepto Employees Allege Toxic Work Culture, Founder Responds

Zepto, the quick-commerce startup co-founded by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, has recently been ...

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Dec 5, 2024

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Layoffs

Outrage as CEO Fires 99 Employees for Missing Morning Meeting

A US-based CEO has sparked outrage online after firing 99 employees for missing a morning meeting, leaving only 11 employees in the company. The incident occurred at a marketplace for musical instruments and has drawn widespread criticism. It has reignited debates about toxic workplace leadership and accountability. Incident and Immediate Reactions Controversy began when a […]

Nov 19, 2024

Social Media

Work-Life Balance vs. Traditional Work Culture: The Gen Z Debate

A recent incident involving a senior lawyer’s criticism of a junior associate’s work habits has ignited a heated debate about workplace culture, productivity, and work-life balance. The controversy began when advocate Ayushi Doshi shared a screenshot on social media of a WhatsApp message she received from her junior, who is part of the Gen Z […]

Nov 18, 2024

Social Media

Zoho Founder Criticizes Freshworks’ Layoffs, Calls It ‘Naked Greed’

In a scathing critique, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has condemned Freshworks for its recent layoffs and stock buyback plan, calling it “naked greed.” Sridhar, who did not explicitly name Freshworks in his post on X (formerly Twitter), criticized the company for laying off 660 employees despite having $1 billion in cash reserves and a 20% […]

Nov 11, 2024

Social Media

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Clearing Out Complacency

In a recent fireside chat at the Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA), Zomato co-founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal, shed light on the company’s journey, challenges, and his evolving role within the organization. From listing at $7.6 billion to hitting a remarkable $29-billion market cap, Zomato’s trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. Here we understand […]

Oct 7, 2024

Employment

Tech Mahindra EX CEO, CP Gurnani on EY death case

CP GURNANI, Co-Founder of AIonOS and former CEO of Tech Mahindra, emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to move beyond mere lip service and take concrete actions to protect their most valuable asset: their people. As we understand the impact of corporate culture on employee well-being, let’s know Gurnani’s take on how companies can create […]

Sep 20, 2024

Social Media

HR Manager Dismissed After Dispute Over Raksha Bandhan Leave

A Punjab-based HR manager found herself at the center of a heated workplace debate when she objected to her company’s decision to impose a seven-day salary deduction for taking leave on Raksha Bandhan. The incident has ignited discussions on employee rights, company policies, and the delicate balance between work and personal life. The Controversial Leave […]

Aug 20, 2024

Compensation

Cognizant Defends Competitive Entry-Level Pay for Engineers

IT giant, Cognizant Technology Solutions has responded to recent social media criticism regarding its entry-level salary packages, emphasizing that it offers competitive pay for fresh engineering graduates. The IT giant clarified that salaries for fresh engineers range from Rs 4 to 12 lakh annually, depending on the role, skill set, and industry certifications. The lower […]

Aug 19, 2024

Social Media

Intern Faces Toxic Work Culture: Laid off After Sick Leave

An intern recounted her experience of being terminated from an internship shortly after relocating from Pune to Mumbai. She revealed that her dismissal occurred following a period of sick leave. Sharing the incident she took to LinkedIn explaining the incident, “I have been on the receiving end of toxic work culture during my one-month internship […]

Jun 13, 2024

Social Media

HR Warned an Employee for Social Media and Netflix Use in Duty Hours

Sumit Mishra, a LinkedIn user, posted on the social media platform claiming that a friend of his received a warning from HR. According to Sumit, his friend Rishika was reprimanded by her HR department for using Instagram during work hours. He shared this incident to highlight the monitoring of employees’ social media usage during work […]

Jun 8, 2024

Industry

Capgemini emphasizes Pride Month as more than mere dates

Like its global counterparts, Capgemini in India celebrates Pride Month with various initiatives and activities aimed at supporting and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. The company promotes policies that support LGBTQ+ rights and often conducts training and awareness programs to educate employees about LGBTQ+ issues and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Recently, Aarti Srivastava, Chief […]

Jun 8, 2024

Social Media

Netizens praise Ratan Tata for welcoming dogs at Taj Mahal Hotel

An HR professional Ms. Rubi Khan recently stayed at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai and was surprised to find a dog sleeping peacefully at the entrance. Rubi’s curiosity about the dog’s presence led her to ask the staff about it. Rubi Khan shared the LinkedIn Post saying, “I learned that this dog has been a […]

May 31, 2024

Social Media

TCS Employee Alleges Suspension for Reporting Security Breach

A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has allegedly suspended an employee after reporting a security incident. This incident was shared on the social media platform Reddit. In a post on a social media platform, the user said, “I got suspended from tcs today because of a […]

May 9, 2024