The last few weeks have seen a series of high-profile legal battles involving Cognizant and its rivals Wipro and Infosys over allegations that the former is involved in talent poaching and breach of non-compete clauses by hiring top executives from the latter. While Wipro and Infosys are headquartered in India, Cognizant is headquartered in the …
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A chartered plane carrying 303 Indian passengers from Fujairah airport in the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua had stopped for a technical halt in France last week. The French authorities detained the flight based on a tip-off that this was a case of human trafficking. It was suspected that the passengers were mainly workers in …
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In the bustling realm of the corporate world, leadership is often likened to a shepherd guiding his flock, ensuring their well-being, and steering them toward success. However, just as a shepherd’s credibility hinges on his trustworthiness, so too does a leader’s influence rest upon their commitment to their team. In Aesop’s classic fable, “The Boy …
Leadership Lessons: The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Leader Who Cancelled Meetings Read More »
The OpenAI Saga is well-known to all. This article is not intended to retell the story, which has been covered well in the media, but to help understand the power dynamics underlying the conflict. On November 17, 2023, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and the creator of ChatGPT was fired by the company’s board of …
Once upon a time, in a bustling manufacturing company that specialized in crafting control panels, there was an invisible divide that permeated the workplace. This division was not based on skill or experience but on something as simple as the clothes people wore to work. The company had always enforced a strict dress code for …
Sanjay is a software engineer with a US multinational company that specializes in software as a service. He has been with the company for four years, which is a notable achievement given the current trend of employees frequently changing jobs. Despite his success, he is seeking a new challenge and has applied for external positions. …
During his frequent business trips across India, Ashok had the opportunity to explore various roadside restaurants. On a recent journey from Bengaluru to Chennai, he encountered a compelling illustration of how training and effective management can dramatically influence the success of such establishments. Contrasting Experiences: “Traveler’s Delight” and “Highway Cuisine” Ashok’s journey commenced with a …
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Last year, a LinkedIn post by the CEO of a popular Indian personal care and grooming solutions startup sparked debate on toxic work culture. In his post, the CEO emphasized the need to “worship work” and to put in “18-hour days” in the initial years to build a successful career rather than focusing on things …
Alexa is an experienced software development professional with four years of core software development experience. She worked as a Module Lead in a leading software-as-a-service company and joined the company right after graduating in computer science engineering, recruited as a fresher from campus. Having mastered multiple technologies and programming languages like C#, .NET, and Go …
Need for Accurate Jobs Descriptions and Realistic Job Previews in Hiring Read More »
ABC Innovations is a mid-sized IT company with its headquarters in Mumbai. It had offices spread across all Indian metros and onsite locations in the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. ABC Innovations also followed a five-day work-from-office week. But the scenario changed upside down in the year 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the …
Workplace Commensality: Yet another cause to work from office Read More »