If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.
The recent protests by employees of Urban Company and the case of a a Zomato delivery executive who died in a road accident point to the severely straitened condition of gig workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Budget 2021 had promised several measures to help the cause of gig economy workers, but most of them are yet to see the light of day. Even after a year, the country's gig workers continue to be without any social security cover or a minimum wage guarantee. "In Budget 2021, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the government is looking toward including migrant and gig workers for social security benefits," says Srinivas Kotni, managing partner, Lexport, a consulting firm. Parliament had passed the Code on Wages in 2019 and Code on Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions in 2020.
Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.
Being a work martyr can lead to burnout, leading to becoming disconnected, quitting your job, or exhausting yourself to the point of illness.
If you choose to be a stay-at-home mom, it definitely does not mean that you are losing a grip over your finances. In fact, there is a lot you can do for yourself and your family.
HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.
5 really simple time management tips to enhance your productivity at the workplace
Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.
Prakriti Poddar lists 8 simple tips that can help.
An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.
Expert advice on how to deal with rude colleagues and bosses in your office.
Avoid bright, loud colours, distracting prints.
According to a well-being survey, mental stress levels for people working at offices and factories have increased substantially in India this year due to economic slowdown.
Don't know what outfit you should wear to work and where the line of decency lies in your office attire? Well, experts have offered some tips to help you dress up appropriately for the workplace.
Leave your work at your workstation; don't tag it along everywhere you go!
Rediff reader Nalini Jagnat Kudalkar tells us how he fought bullying and didn't give up.
Never let self-doubt get in your way and the fear of rejection stop you from growing.
We invite readers to discuss how they cope with gossip mongers in the workplace.
Rediff reader Prof Dr Ahmad K shares an experience from his formative years.
The union cabinet minister of women and child development stood up for her daughter who was bullied at school.
How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.
In 1993, Rochelle Chhabra joined Streax as an R&D employee. Today, she heads their professional division.
Learn how to solve problems, build networks and become a smart leader.
An internship at EY is a dream come true for finance graduates, MBA, CA, and commerce students, says Sarvesh Agrawal.
The Pune techie didn't escape strangulation. But she was brave woman. She fought back. She said NO.
While planning for retirement, the key is to let your money be idle, says Amar Pandit.
The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.
People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.
"They would say, 'Look at these modern women. If someone puts a hand on their shoulder, they cry sexual harassment'. I became the butt of everybody's jokes." Read on to find out more
Diwali party, Xmas party or New Year party. These workplace etiquettes, while enjoying social gatherings at workplace, can not only create an impression for you but also save you some very awkward moments.
Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.
These six tricks could help you land good jobs.
Indian employees are more engaged than their global counterparts but still 54 per cent of them remain somewhat dissatisfied in their jobs signaling an urgent need for companies to take proactive steps, says a report.
Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.
Simple, stylish and sophisticated -- three mantras for perfect work wear!
Don't try to be a super woman. You must listen to your body, says Dr Mahima Bakshi.
People remember not what you told them, but how you made them feel.
Here are the 4 important things to consider while buying your winter jacket
An e-mail becomes the 'first impression' of an individual, a professional, or of a company.
Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break. Focus on something 20 feet away.
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