The Unspoken Crisis Undermining Workplace Well-being
Regardless of the changing workplace culture and the growing understanding of employee rights, workplace harassment is a consistent and deeply ingrained issue. Harassment in the form of verbal abuse, microaggression, physical intimidation, and psychological manipulation infringes the rights and dignity of employees, and substantially reduces mental and physical health. Stunningly, this problem spans all organisational…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Adapting to Gen Z’s Need for Speed and Flexibility
The traditional 9-to-5 job is considered the ideal of work, but it is losing appeal. The new generation of workers, raised in a world of hyper-connectivity, the gig economy, and rapid digital change, is increasingly rejecting the monotony of established routines. Instead, they seek dynamic jobs, flexible schedules, and work environments that mirror the fluidity…
Chandan Kumar
From Contracts to Closings: Understanding the Fine Print in Real Estate Deals
In a real estate syndication transaction, the sponsors, also known as General Partners (GPs) and the Limited Partners (LPs), have distinct roles and responsibilities. The former are responsible for the investment; they identify properties, raise financing, conduct due diligence, and manage the properties after acquisition. The LP’s role is passive. LPs contribute capital and earn…
John David
Sustainability Management: The New Core of Corporate Strategy
It is now a strategic imperative, not just a corporate buzzword, as a society and the organizations in the society are entering an era characterized by issues related to climate change, shifting consumer expectations, and new regulations. With increasing pressure on businesses by stakeholders, investors and employees to behave responsibly, management of sustainability is becoming…
Public vs Private Models in Global Education Reform
In the world’s emerging markets, education stands as both a beacon of hope and a battleground of ideologies. As nations grapple with burgeoning youth populations and the pressing need for quality education, the debate between public and private education models intensifies. This discourse is not merely academic, it shapes millions’ futures and entire regions’ socioeconomic…
Yash Sharma
What If We Built Organisations Around Skills, Not Roles?
Imagine a workplace where your value isn’t tethered to your job title but to the unique skills you bring to the table. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy—it’s the emerging reality as organisations worldwide pivot towards skills-based models, redefining traditional structures and compensation systems. The Shift Towards Skills-Based Organisations Traditional job roles, with their rigid descriptions…
Vipin
How Communication Gaps Are Breaking Hybrid Teams?
Forget haunted houses. The scariest ghost today lives in your inbox, or rather, doesn’t. You send a Slack message to your boss. You follow up with an email. Maybe even drop a casual ping. Nothing. Silence. And just like that, you’re “ghosted.” This isn’t an awkward millennial dating term anymore, it’s now a full-blown workplace…
The Skill-First Model That’s Beating the Talent Crunch
In the talent economy of 2025, resumes stuffed with Ivy League degrees are no longer your golden ticket to the C-suite—or even to a first-round interview. A quiet revolution is reshaping how companies spot potential: think GitHub portfolios over GPAs, bootcamp badges over business school diplomas. Across boardrooms and Zoom rooms alike, a powerful idea…
Himanshu
HR’s Strategic Seat at the Table is No Longer Optional
We are living in 2025 and the role of human resources (HR) has transcended traditional boundaries. No longer confined to administrative functions, HR leaders are now pivotal in shaping mergers and acquisitions (M&A), spearheading market expansion, and crafting brand identity. This transformation underscores the necessity of having HR at the CEO table, where strategic decisions…
Working Hours in India: Are You Working Over Time?
India, the most populous country in the world, is home to world’s largest skilled and unskilled workforce. Moreover, most of that workforce is comprised of youth, which is unlike any other nation in the world. What this means is that youth represent the majority of the country. This is why working hours in India are…
