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Corporate Sponsorship of Research: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Bias?

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Recently social media discussions and articles have highlighted a potential conflict of interest surrounding the sponsorship of the 55th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India by companies like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Kellogg’s. These companies, known for products high in sugar and fat, have been linked to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases impacting …

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The Non-Compete Clause and the Talent War in the Indian IT Sector

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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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Nicaragua-bound chartered plane with Indian passengers back in India

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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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Leadership Lessons: The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Leader Who Cancelled Meetings

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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 …

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Lessons on Power Dynamics from the OpenAI Saga – Sam Altman’s Firing to Reinstatement in 5 Days

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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 …

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Training and Management Can Set Businesses Apart: Lessons from Roadside Restaurants

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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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Need for Accurate Jobs Descriptions and Realistic Job Previews in Hiring

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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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