Social Media: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Dec 2024

Social Media

Namita Thapar Fires Back at Narayana Murthys Workweek Advice

Dec 23, 2024

Infosys Ex-CFO Mohandas Pai Highlights Salary Inequality

Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys and current Chairman of Aarin Capital, has raised a critical iss...

Compensation

Dec 23, 2024

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Cars CEOs Hiring Post Sparks Debate Over Language

A recent hiring post by Vikram Chopra, CEO of Cars, has stirred controversy and sparked a heated d...

Social Media

Dec 20, 2024

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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwals Email on Attendance Sparks Debate

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently sent a stern email to employees regarding poor attendance, which h...

Social Media

Dec 19, 2024

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Social Media

YesMadam Denies Firings, Calls Campaign Mental Health Initiative

YesMadam, an online beauty services platform, recently found itself at the center of a controversy following the alleged firing of 100 employees who reported workplace stress. The company’s HR department sent out an email suggesting that employees who indicated significant stress in a survey would be terminated. This email quickly went viral on social media, […]

Dec 11, 2024

Social Media

YesMadam Responds: Social Media Posts Were a Planned Effort

A leaked email suggested that YesMadam terminated employees reporting stress, causing the home salon and wellness platform to face backlash. However, the company clarified that the social media posts were part of a planned effort to highlight the serious issue of workplace stress. YesMadam: Clarification and Apology YesMadam issued a statement clarifying that no employees […]

Dec 10, 2024

Social Media

Greptile CEO’s 14-Hour Workdays Spark Online Backlash

In a recent interview, Daksh Gupta, CEO of Greptile, a San Francisco-based AI startup, sparked a heated debate by advocating for a demanding work schedule of 14-hour workdays, six days a week. Daksh argues that such rigorous schedules are essential for the success of early-stage startups, comparing the effort to launching a rocket. Greptile CEO […]

Dec 5, 2024

Social Media

Zepto Employees Allege Toxic Work Culture, Founder Responds

Zepto, the quick-commerce startup co-founded by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, has recently been embroiled in a controversy over its alleged toxic work culture. The issue came to light following a viral Reddit post by an anonymous employee on the subreddit r/StartUpIndia. The post detailed a grueling work schedule, with employees reportedly working at least […]

Dec 5, 2024

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