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Updated on: May 2026
Microsoft and Amazon Pros Eyeing Indian Firms, but Toxic Culture Remains a Dealbreaker
Survey & Report

Microsoft and Amazon Pros Eyeing Indian Firms, but Toxic Culture Remains a Dealbreaker

May 12, 2026

Forced to Work Without Rest Employees Story Highlights Workplace Abuse

A distressing account of workplace exploitation has surfaced, sparking widespread outrage and reigni...

Social Media
Apr 4, 2025
Forced to Work Without Rest Employees Story Highlights Workplace Abuse

Zepto Employees Allege Toxic Work Culture, Founder Responds

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

Social Media
Dec 5, 2024
Zepto Employees Allege Toxic Work Culture, Founder Responds

CHROs Must Have Right Intent Courage to Fix Toxic Work Culture

In a recent conversation with SightsIn Plus, Prabir Jha, renowned HR thought leader and Founder amp...

Culture & Behaviour
Oct 19, 2024
CHROs Must Have Right Intent Courage to Fix Toxic Work Culture
Culture Vs Manager: Why People Quit Their Jobs in Organizations?
Culture & Behaviour

Culture Vs Manager: Why People Quit Their Jobs in Organizations?

In a recent panel discussion on the Topic: Culture V/s Manager, Why People Quit, featuring Dr. Sanjeev Dixit, Global HR Leader and Culture Coach, and Md. Rashid Jaferry, Chief HRM at Tata Steel, Gamharia, and Sponge Iron Joda Md. Rashid Jaferry emphasized the crucial role of managers in shaping organizational culture. He pointed out that […]

Oct 4, 2024
Bajaj Finance Employee Dies Due to Toxic Work Culture and Stress
Demise

Bajaj Finance Employee Dies Due to Toxic Work Culture and Stress

In a heart-wrenching incident, Tarun Saxena, a 42-year-old area manager at Bajaj Finance in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly took his own life due to extreme work pressure and mental torture inflicted by his superiors. His suicide note sheds light on the unbearable conditions faced by employees within the organization. Tragic Suicide of Bajaj Finance Employee […]

Oct 1, 2024
Intern Faces Toxic Work Culture: Laid off After Sick Leave
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
HSBC employee claims “Toxic Work Environment” post went viral
Industry

HSBC employee claims “Toxic Work Environment” post went viral

Recently, Nitka Kumari, an employee at HSBC publicly accused the company of severe workplace toxicity, including ethnic harassment, as her tenure there comes to an end. A toxic workplace can severely impact employees’ well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction, as well as the organization’s reputation and effectiveness. Nitka Kumari shared the LinkedIn Post, saying, **WORKPLACE […]

Jun 5, 2024
Top 5 Signs of Toxic Work Culture in Organizations
Culture & Behaviour

Top 5 Signs of Toxic Work Culture in Organizations

A toxic work culture can have various manifestations, but here are five prominent signs that may indicate the presence of a toxic work environment. Organizations should actively work towards fostering a positive and healthy work culture to ensure the well-being and productivity of their employees. High Turnover Rates If employees are consistently leaving the organization, […]

Jan 25, 2024
Ex-employee shares Toxic Work Culture on X about her company
Social Media

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 […]

Aug 17, 2023
Byju’s employee bursts into tears on toxic work culture & layoff
Layoffs

Byju’s employee bursts into tears on toxic work culture & layoff

Byju’s employee Akansha Khemka from Kolkata has burst into tears in a video message company is forcing her to resign and threatening to withhold her salary beyond August 1. She has been seeking support from the government for saving employees from a ‘toxic‘ work culture. Akansha Khemka has recently shared a LinkedIn Post saying, “I […]

Jul 28, 2023
Divya Gokulnath shares ‘everyone says Byju’s has toxic culture, but..
Industry

Divya Gokulnath shares ‘everyone says Byju’s has toxic culture, but..

Recently, a former Byju’s employee has written a note to co-founder Divya Gokulnath. He explained that he had learned a lot from working with the organization. Divya Gokulnath was tagged on Instagram “@divyagokulnath” saying, “Hello Divya mam, I was the employee of Byju’s and I have learned a lot from Byju’s. Byju’s taught me how […]

Jun 22, 2023
Theory of Toxicity at Workplace in Organisations
Culture & Behaviour

Theory of Toxicity at Workplace in Organisations

Management of organizations has now become a full-scale scientific endeavour involving research at each and every aspect, ranging from the behaviour of the employees to the physical appearance of the workplace. In recent years, a stronger focus has been put towards understanding the psychological attributes of the workers in all types of organizations, whether they […]

Jun 2, 2023