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 …
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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 …
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In a compelling case study, a prominent Indian IT consulting and services multinational found itself vying against industry titans for a lucrative, long-term project from a global financial powerhouse. Despite fierce competition, the company secured victory in a grueling bidding war by pledging to deliver the project at a substantially reduced cost compared to its …
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Why are layoffs happening in the tech industry? Life has come full circle in three years of covid-19 pandemic for the tech industry. At the height of the pandemic in 2021, companies were grappling with the “Great Resignation” thanks to the increasing demand for digitalization and the limited availability of a skilled talent pool. However, …
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Sathish, a trailblazing first-generation engineer hailing from a quaint village in southern Tamil Nadu, embarked on a remarkable journey. Armed with a B. Tech degree in Information Technology, he secured a distinguished position as a Software Engineer in an esteemed Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Bengaluru. During his onboarding process, Sathish took the prudent step …
In 2022, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the most influential cricket governing body announced gender parity for cricketers in India following New Zealand. The year 2023 has been even more encouraging for women in cricket. The inaugural edition of the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) in March 2023 concluded with Mumbai …
The debate around moonlighting in the technology sector has gained much attention in recent times. To the uninitiated, moonlighting refers to the act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer (Cambridge Dictionary). Many global technology companies have come out against moonlighting as an issue of ethical and legal concern. Indian …
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Arun was working at XYZ Corporation, an Indian IT consulting and service firm. This was his employment after his graduation in computer science engineering and was a campus recruit. Having completed 3 years at XYZ Corporation, Arun decided to explore opportunities outside and got an offer from another IT major within 3 months. He was …
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Insights on Work wishes its readers on the occasion of the 154th Gandhi Jayanti celebrated today, 2nd October 2023, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Let’s learn about Gandhi’s views on labor. Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most iconic figures in modern history, was not only a champion of India’s independence but also a profound thinker …
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