Social Media: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024
Engineer Controversial Statement: Underpaid? Your Responsibility
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Engineer Controversial Statement: Underpaid? Your Responsibility

A social media post by Dehradun engineer Akshay Saini has garnered widespread attention, sparking contemplation among netizens. His post unveils stark realities about achieving substantial incomes, prompting reflection on personal and societal perspectives on wages. His insights have stirred a dialogue on the dynamics of earning and financial success in today’s world. The HARD TRUTH […]

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Microsoft worker fired after over 30 years; reveals cause of layoffs
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Microsoft worker fired after over 30 years; reveals cause of layoffs

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Microsoft has recently laid off an employee after over 30 years of service. Jeff Bogdan, former Director of Learning and Development, Microsoft Windows shared the LinkedIn post saying, “My 33-year run with the wonderful Microsoft came to a close in February, when my job was eliminated. “I spent […]

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Zerodha video went viral to test team’s reaction in extreme stress
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Zerodha video went viral to test team’s reaction in extreme stress

India’s biggest stock broker offering company, Zerodha Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO’s old prank video goes viral to test the team’s resilience. The video begins Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, message, “We carried out a fake police raid in our office to see how the team reacts to extreme stress and to have […]

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Top 3 Factors That Drive Employee Motivation- Ram Charan
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Top 3 Factors That Drive Employee Motivation- Ram Charan

Employee motivation at work is essential for heightened productivity and job satisfaction. Motivated employees are more engaged, innovative, and committed to achieving organizational goals. Recognition, opportunities for professional growth, fair compensation, and a positive work environment contribute to sustained motivation. By fostering a culture that values and rewards employees, organizations not only enhance performance but […]

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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary
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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

What are your salary expectations? Negotiating your salary can be a game-changer in your career journey. Here are some suggestions to ensure you’re well-prepared for this crucial discussion: 📌 Research is Power: Arm yourself with knowledge about industry standards and company norms. This empowers you to make informed and reasonable requests. 📌 Timing is Everything: […]

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Zoom meeting argument over Hindi Language Issue goes viral
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Zoom meeting argument over Hindi Language Issue goes viral

In a Zoom meeting video employees can be seen arguing over the Hindi language has now gone viral. The employees started the conversation in English and then quickly started the conversation in Hindi so another employee asked the other to talk in English. On December 30, 2023, The video was posted on a ‘Ghar ke […]

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Reflecting on 2023: Key Learnings in the Indian HR Landscape
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Reflecting on 2023: Key Learnings in the Indian HR Landscape

In 2023 the companies have either seen layoffs or hiring slowdown in IT and Tech Industries due to slow global economic growth caused by higher interest rates, and rising inflation. Moreover, Generative AI was a topic of discussion when companies including Google and Microsoft introduced Bard and Chatgpt respectively. Recently, Arjun Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, […]

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An Employee Resigns after Employer Denies Sick Leave
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An Employee Resigns after Employer Denies Sick Leave

One Reddit user shared a WhatsApp conversation with the manager/supervisor, that showed that the employee was suffering from fever and requested leave. The post has become viral and received over 6,000 upvotes. However, the manager/ supervisor replied that the leave could be granted on a doctor’s note. The image was shared with the headline, “Keep […]

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HR cuts employee salary after being stuck in company’s elevator
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HR cuts employee salary after being stuck in company’s elevator

The salary deduction can be different but recently a Reddit user shared a post saying that his salary was deducted by the HR after being stuck in company’s elevator. The post recently shared on Reddit said, “My office is on 7th floor and we need elevator to go up and down and from past few […]

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Salary expectation is intimidating to answer for freshers, here’re tips
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Salary expectation is intimidating to answer for freshers, here’re tips

Salary expectations are intimidating to answer for freshers. IT industry exploiting freshers but pays bigger salaries to seniors, says Ex Infosys director Mohandas Pai Recently, a final-year B.Tech student from NIT Jalandhar took to X (formally Twitter) on the relatively low salaries for fresh graduates and demanding work conditions. He shared a screenshot highlighting the terms and conditions of Tech […]

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Google techie in Bengaluru gives 7 reasons for not shifting to US
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Google techie in Bengaluru gives 7 reasons for not shifting to US

Aanshul Sadaria, a software engineer at tech giant Google in Bengaluru, explained his choice to remain rooted in India despite the allure of the United States. He explained on social media on social media X (formally Twitter), “Bhaiya, why did you not go to the US? Didn’t you get an opportunity?” From Google, a lot of folks […]

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Ex-employee shares Toxic Work Culture on X about her company
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Ex-employee shares Toxic Work Culture on X about her company

An Ex-employee at LTT took to social media platform X (formally Twitter), which explained the toxic work environment and reason at her company Linus Tech Tips (LTT). Recently, an Ex-employee Madison took to social media platform X (formally Twitter) saying, “To stop the speculation and DM’s I am receiving. I chose to quit my role […]

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