Unique benefits, work-life balance, and fair share of profits were the top three areas where MNCs fared better over Indian companies
As per Microsoft's work trend index report, most Indian employees felt that their employers are too demanding and their workload has increased significantly.
'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'
Repeated surveys have shown that India is among the world's top vacation-deprived countries. Kanika Datta reflects on our work-life balance - the lack thereof that is.
'We shot the song Zinda Banda for about six days.' 'We were dancing relentlessly for six days to a point when we thought our knees had started making sounds!' 'He was on set, every day, dancing next to us for all those six days.'
Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how parents and students can overcome the stress caused by online education.
You might be a supermom but you are still human, says Jennifer Mulchandani.
'We all work hard and save money, and later spent it in hospitals!'
The top driver for the Indian workforce while choosing an employer are salary and employee benefits, followed by work-life balance and job security.
In 2022, the hybrid work culture will become more relevant to attract and retain talent, while also ensuring they foster a sense of wellness and belonging in the workspace.
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As employers eye quality talent, employees will enjoy an upper hand in demanding high pay, better benefits, remote work options and other perks, predicts Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar, a talent management firm.
'Working from home is a privilege for many, while showing up every day to serve others is a measure of devoted service to fellow humans required of many jobs in service to each other that create a civil society,' a CEO responds to Sree Sreenivasan's Work Remotely Forever Pledge.
'Over-eating.' 'Haan bhook lagi ho to over-eating ho hi jaati hai, na?' 'I came to Mumbai because I wanted to act and if a role sounded good, I signed on.' 'Ab bahut ho gaya hai.' 'I don't have to work like that anymore.'
New Microsoft study finds a majority of the millennial workforce are open to digital workspaces.
India's second largest IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said its consolidated net profit grew by 11.9 per cent to Rs 5,421 crore for the September 2021 quarter. Infosys had clocked a net profit of Rs 4,845 crore in the same period last fiscal, according to a regulatory filing. The Bengaluru-based company saw its revenues rising by 20.5 per cent to Rs 29,602 crore in the quarter under review (Q2FY22) from Rs 24,570 crore in the year-ago period.
The 'Age of Rage' survey by Tata Salt Lite revealed some startling facts about the causes of stress and anxiety among urban Indians.
Not a big fan of mushrooms? Then try porridge. It's a known cure for low sex drive, says study.
Over 60 per cent working professionals in Tier 1 cities are stressed says study.
An increasing number of hiring managers are opting for video conferencing platforms to know the candidates, explains Narayan Bhargava, chairman and managing director, Calibehr.
The survey also revealed that 17 per cent Indian women are not satisfied with their job security, lower than their male colleagues.
Want to excel in your career? Don't know how to get to the top? Bipasha Basu shares some tricks and tips.
If parenting becomes a mission to control children, then it is a red flag, warns Dr Aarti Bakshi.
Workers who had sex the night before, a new study has revealed, are doing better at their jobs the next day,
IT major Infosys on Tuesday said it has seen no major impact on client deliverables due to the ongoing pandemic, and has been working proactively with clients to mitigate any potential impact. The Bengaluru-based company has also enabled vaccination for 14,150 employees and their family members through its centres, and is in the process of setting up additional facilities across its campuses in India. Besides, Infosys is providing financial support, exploring training and job opportunities for the next of kin and offering necessary assistance to support dependents of deceased staff members.
England Test captain Ben Stokes is very categorical that his participation in the IPL 2023 will depend on the national team's calendar.
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Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.
A disciplined, systematic investment habit started at a young age is normally sufficient to meet modest goals without having to sacrifice a normal comfortable lifestyle, suggests Harsh Roongta.
An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.
Google is followed by Sony India who won the runner-up position.
Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.
The survey found that 76 per cent of employees whose current workplace does not offer remote work options would consider switching to a job that offered more flexibility, while 42 per cent said they have already searched for such job options.
Only 12% respondents felt content with their current startup jobs.
The latest research by Regus, a flexible workspace provider, showed that 48 per cent of business people surveyed in country consider flexible working can breed innovation among employees.
The survey, conducted among over 20,000 executives across 95 countries, noted that flexible working can be used to avoid employee churn as 73 per cent of the respondents believe that flexible working is a perk that attracts top talent.
Anshuman Magazine of CBRE discusses effective leadership, millenials, Trump's America and his core business -- the real estate market -- with Nivedita Mookerji.
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Sector-wise, IT and BFSI sectors are expected to witness the maximum number of job creation, followed by manufacturing, pharma and ITES.
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