Work-life Balance

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Zepto's 2 am meetings? CEO mocks work-life balance amid Reddit claims

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha mocks work-life balance amid viral Reddit claim of toxic culture, as he responds to backlash over 2 am meetings and long hours in the tech industry

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AIBOC demands 5-day work week for bankers to ensure work-life balance

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) on Thursday demanded a long pending implementation of a 5-day work week for bank employees among others. Besides, the bank officers union pressed for recruitment at public sector banks to address staff shortage. The acute shortage of clerical and subordinate staff compels officers to undertake tasks outside their primary duties, AIBOC said in a statement. Recently, it said, bank employees have been subjected to violent attacks, often instigated by politically connected individuals, both within branches and in public spaces. AIBOC in a letter written to the Department of Financial Services said the current environment of physical risk, coercion and internal toxicity has become a serious deterrent. "We look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and an affirmative response that reassures our officers of the Ministry's commitment to their safety and well-being," it said. On the issue of a 5-day work week, the union said, it is

Woman bank employee collapses, dies in Lucknow; co-workers claim stress

A woman employee collapsed and died at a private bank in the Vibhuti Khand area here, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday. The cause of the woman's death is yet to be ascertained, they said. "Sadaf Fatima (40) worked with a private bank. On Tuesday, she collapsed in the office. Her co-workers rushed her to a nearby government hospital where doctors pronounced her dead," said Station House Office (SHO), Vibhuti Khand, Sunil Kumar Singh. The body was sent for post-mortem examination. "The family members of the deceased have not filed any complaint in the matter. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the post-mortem," Singh said. A relative of Fatima told reporters that she was the sole breadwinner of her family. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav said the news of the woman employee's death was very worrisome as such incidents raise questions about the working conditions in various organisations. "Such news is a symbol of the curren

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Despite gruelling hours, 'golden handcuffs' keep Nvidia staffers in place

Under the helm of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia's philosophy is crystal clear: 'If you want to do extraordinary things, it shouldn't be easy'

'Work-life balance, fewer work options pose challenge for women in jobs'

Fewer flexible work options, work-life balance and family responsibilities pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce and are the main reasons for quitting their jobs, according to a report. A survey by Naukri.com has revealed that work-life balance poses a significant concern, as 39 per cent of the women respondents cited it as a key reason for leaving their jobs. "These issues pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce, with 41 per cent identifying a lack of flexible work options and 35 per cent highlighting family responsibilities as significant barriers to continuing with their jobs," the report said. The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform. The report found that 73 per cent of women interviewed said equal opportunities exist for both men and women in employment and leadership positions, and 79 per cent of men agreed that both genders g

'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO

Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive

34% of women leave jobs over work-life balance, only 4% of men do: Report

59 per cent of the companies have not set up Internal Complaints Committees that are mandated by the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act

Gen-Zs, millennials want work-life balance but cost of living crisis hovers

Despite their desires for better work-life balance and the ability to reduce working hours, Gen-Zs and millennials have taken on extra jobs to make ends meet

ILO analysing work conditions in India, report expected by Jul-Aug: Report

This comes at a time when some states in the country have raised work hours from eight to 12 per day

Workplace imbalance hurting, expect employee engagement in 2023: Experts

With resignations and layoffs dominating trends post-Covid, HR leaders anticipate focus on employee engagement, hybrid work model and greater tech investment to improve efficiency

Flexible working hours can benefit productivity, work-life balance: ILO

Reduced working hours and more flexible working time arrangements, such as those used during the Covid-19 crisis, can bring benefits for economies, businesses and workers, says the ILO report

Half of the world's workforce works too much or too little: ILO report

The ILO report also examined the mismatches between workers' actual hours of work and their preferred hours of work

2022: When the pendulum moved from great resignation to great return

The controls are back with employers, and WFO with a degree of flexibility is the office-way for now

Are Indians more holiday-prone?

The law minister of India recently said that the vacation period of Indian courts is an inconvenience to the people. The remark has opened up a debate if Indians, in general, take plenty of leaves

TMS Ep190: RBI rate hike, four-day work week, impact of monsoons, MGNREGA

What should borrowers & depositors do amid rising interest rates? Can India have a four-day work week like UK? Can a good monsoon prevent more rate hikes? What is the MGNREGA scheme? All answers here

How India negotiated work-life as Covid kept hitting back-to-office plans

2021, the year that was: What worked with work, or didn't

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm