Industry Trends

What is the elephant in a boardroom?

Boardrooms often harbor unspoken issues like diversity gaps and toxic leadership. HR leaders reveal that culture is sometimes just lip service. Layoffs can lack leadership accountability. Succession planning faces hurdles. Financials often overshadow cultural concerns. Diversity and governance failures persist. Employee burnout and pay disparities remain significant challenges. Experts suggest structural reforms and transparency to address these issues.

4 hours ago

Finding Gen XX among GenAI leaders

Can generative artificial intelligence help women break the proverbial glass ceiling? There are some positive signs though a lot more needs to be done, says Himanshi Lohchab

21 hours ago

Yawn of a new era: Corporate India has a sleep problem​​

Corporate employees in India are increasingly seeking help from sleep experts due to stress-induced sleep deprivation, insomnia, and poor sleep quality. Long working hours, performance pressure, and toxic workplaces are major contributors. This lack of sleep leads to health issues, decreased productivity, and strained personal lives, prompting some companies to offer sleep-related counseling and interventions.

02 Jun 2025

Why most L&D programmes fail before they even begin?

Despite growing investment in Learning & Development, many programmes struggle to show real impact. Why? Because they jump straight to skill training, ignoring deeper drivers like intent, energy, and alignment. This article introduces a framework that helps People leaders unlock meaningful, lasting development beyond the checkbox training model.

02 Jun 2025

Skills 3.0: How corporate India is training for tomorrow

In this new era, the companies that thrive won’t just be those with the best technology—but those with the deepest understanding of their people, their learning needs, and their unique journeys.

30 May 2025

Chevron to cut nearly 800 jobs in Texas

The job cuts will be in Midland County, where Chevron has large operations in the Permian Basin, the top U.S. oilfield. The layoff date is July 15, according to the notices. Chevron announced plans to slash the global workforce in February in order to cut costs and simplify the business.

29 May 2025

Employee Exit: The untold story of the team’s contribution

The article explores a lesser-discussed, yet important, perspective on employee exits--highlighting the positive role that teams often play in shaping and preparing individuals for growth.

28 May 2025

Techie explains how his salary went from Rs 5.5 LPA to Rs 45 LPA in just one job switch

Devesh, a Delhi-based software professional, saw a huge jump in his salary. He went from ₹5.5 lakh at the tech giant he worked at to ₹45 lakh within a year. His post on X sparked debate. He advised focusing on learning over initial pay. Industry giants offer fixed compensation. Reactions were mixed, with some skeptical.

27 May 2025

No metrics, no budget: Why HR must tie learning to business impact

To secure business investment in skilling initiatives, HR must develop measurable metrics that clearly link learning outcomes to tangible business results. Without this connection, justifying budgets becomes difficult.

27 May 2025

Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs

The company said Monday that around 1,200 of the job reductions would come among workers in Sweden, with another 1,000 positions currently filled by consultants, mostly in Sweden, also slated for elimination.

27 May 2025

Rupee drops to 85.86 vs dollar amid foreign outflows; RBI rate cut in focus

The rupee weakened to 85.86 against the US dollar due to foreign fund outflows, despite support from positive domestic stock market signals and falling crude oil prices. The RBI is expected to intervene to maintain the 85-86 range, with attention focused on the upcoming monetary policy committee outcome. Analysts predict a 25 basis points repo rate cut.

1 hour ago

Asian stocks rise as South Korea elects new leader amid Trump’s steel tariff

Asian stock markets surged, led by South Korea's Kospi after Lee Jae-myung's presidential win, despite economic challenges and Trump's tariffs. US markets also rose, driven by tech stocks, while the OECD cut the US growth outlook. Investors are hopeful about potential trade deals, but uncertainty persists due to tariffs and paused forecasts.

2 hours ago

Gold price prediction today: Why gold rate may remain volatile this week & should you sell or buy?

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are experiencing a volatile week, consolidating below April's record highs amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating safe-haven demand. Concerns over US-China trade relations and potential tariff increases added to market uncertainty. Despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, rate cut probabilities remain delayed, influencing bullion prices.

1 hour ago

Cap on management expenses leading to recalibration of business: Future Generali CEO

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New norms, fresh strategy give Bandhan Life a level playing field

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 4, 2025

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers' Mehul Kothari recommends buying Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC) due to a falling trendline breakout and bullish signals. Indegene is identified as a breakout candidate with rising volumes, while Redington presents a pullback buy opportunity after retesting a breakout zone and displaying a bullish engulfing pattern.

1 hour ago

Stock market today: Nifty50 above 24,550; BSE Sensex up over 150 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,550, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points.

1 hour ago

Trump’s 50% tariff on steel and aluminium comes into effect; Here's what we know

US president Trump has signed an order doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, citing national security concerns and aiming to protect domestic industries from foreign dumping. While tariffs on UK imports remain at 25%, the hike targets other partners, prompting warnings of retaliation from the European Union and Mexico seeking an exemption, adding pressure to ongoing trade talks.

2 hours ago

Byju's case: Aakash Edu moves NCLT to implead EY

Aakash Educational Services has petitioned the NCLT in Bengaluru to dismiss Byju's petition, requesting that EY and Ajay Shah be included. AESL alleges a conflict of interest, pointing to EY's prior advisory positions in transactions now being challenged by Think & Learn's resolution professional. AESL claims EY played a key role in financial and legal matters.

9 hours ago

Yes Bank set to raise up to Rs 16,000 crore

9 hours ago