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Smarter home is here: New age flats will now let you set the mood & temperature
From smoke alarm text messages to ambiance presets, cutting-edge technology has become a defining feature of luxury living in India.
'Give me my stuff': Fired Atlanta airport employee swings chair, attacks manager
In a dramatic incident at Harvest & Grounds coffee shop in Atlanta Airport, employee Shacoria Elly clashed with managers, leading to her termination. A dispute over espresso shots escalated into a physical altercation, captured on video. Elly, demanding 'give me my stuff,' attempted to throw a chair and swung a pan before leaving with her belongings. Atlanta Police responded, but Elly had already departed. The incident raises questions about workplace tensions and appropriate responses. The widely circulated video sparks discussions on employee challenges in high-stress environments.
2023 in retrospect: From Quiet Firing to Rage Applying, 5 trends that redefined our attitude to work this year
While these lingos may seem like obscure terms that sprang seemingly out of nowhere, these are just reactions to age-old issues that have dominated the workplace - lack of work-life balance, paucity of job security, etc.
Career Wrap: Terms that defined Work and the workplace in 2023
In 2022, there was much talk about the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting as individuals prepared for a return to office norms post-COVID. In 2023, which witnessed a blend of returning to the office, hybrid work schedules, and concurrent technological changes and layoffs, a new set of career-related terms surfaced. As the year concludes, let's revisit and examine the most frequently used terms that we discussed throughout this year.
Sip, swipe, socialise! Decoding the 'coffee badging' trend in workplaces
As the corporate world grapples with the transition back to physical workspaces, "coffee badging" emerges as a contemporary response, reflecting changing priorities and a subtle resistance against rigid return-to-office mandates. Here’s all you need to know about this intriguing trend.
Leaders look to address the generational gap among employees as return to office mandate kicks in
Living costs will increase for employees who had moved to their hometowns but have to move back to the cities to return to offices. Therefore, companies will have to carefully consider policies to accommodate the employees and reconsider the messaging they are conveying by bringing back the workforce to the office.
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Coffee badging, office peacocking — the new tools being used in return-to-office mandates
Coffee badging refers to the act of making a brief appearance at the office for a few hours before promptly heading out. Those working in a hybrid or flexible model are employing this strategy. They come into the office to satisfy the mandate of being on premises for a while — enough to grab a coffee — but leave as soon as this is fulfilled.
Underplay it or flaunt it? A guide to the art of ‘showing off’
What's the status of flaunting your status?
7 Best-Selling Mother’s Day Gifts under Rs 1000 (2023)
Mother’s Day is around the corner and its time to show your mom the love and appreciation she deserves. Despite your budget constraints, you can make this Mother’s Day special for her with a thoughtful gift. Check out this of the best Mother’s Day gifts under 1000 to find a simple yet meaningful gift for your mom. Don’t forget to pair the gift with a wonderful message.
GenZs and the influencer market: Using social media to build business empires
Today, by scrolling through a few reels on Instagram, you can find a GenZ influencer explaining how to do away with anxiety, how to become experts in data science, how to provide the best care to your skin, from where to get the most stylish clothing, how to deal with your rigid boss…. The list goes on.
Alone and exploited, migrant children work brutal jobs across the U.S.
These workers are part of a new economy of exploitation: Migrant children, who have been coming into the United States without their parents in record numbers, are ending up in some of the most punishing jobs in the country, a New York Times investigation found. This shadow workforce extends across industries in every state, flouting child labor laws that have been in place for nearly a century.
What is 'Dry Dating' and why is it popular?
According to a recent study by well-known dating app, Bumble, the "Dry Dating" (alcohol-free dates) trend will continue to be popular well beyond dry January in 2023. The platform anticipated that this trend will be the top dating trend in 2022.
Notes from Davos: India @ Davos 2023
India has a strong representation and has one of the largest contingents. The Ministerial delegation includes four cabinet ministers, Smriti Irani, RK Singh, Mansukh Mandaviya and Ashwini Vaishnaw. Three ministers are first timers in Davos; but if last week’s preparatory meeting was any indication, the ministers are already up to speed with their narrative on India.
RIP Twitter? Musk sacked half of Twitter. Many of those left are leaving en masse
‘The best people are staying, so I’m not super worried,’ a defiant Musk tweeted as ‘hardcore’ Twitter found few takers. The company’s offices have been shut and badges suspended in the wake of the mass resignation.
Cool to splash $8 on Starbucks coffee but not on Twitter badge? Elon Musk brews a new meme-fest, netizens react to his scheme
Musk has been defending the paid service with a series of memes on his Twitter account.
Working through Covid? You aren't alone. Strong sense of guilt & office pressure making people junk SL, and opt for WFH
Even salaried workers who have paid leave often don't use the time that they're allotted.
Green dating? Here is how you can go green for your next date with these tips
The 'Green Dating' trend is gaining traction in India . Data from Bumble, the women-first dating app, shows that 'environmentalism' ranks as one of the top value interest badges to Bumble profiles in India. In fact, of those who recently added value interest badges to their dating profile, over a quarter (28 per cent) selected 'environmentalism'.
Notes from Davos: The Swiss connection
The population of Davos, estimated at about 10,000 (numbers India can conjure in a few blocks), survive on the business generated by ski tourism—which extends from end-November till April. Claudia, a German living in Davos for over 11 years, says the town all but shuts down in off-season. They do get an odd tourist engaged in hiking or biking. The residents therefore are delighted at this summer treat to their business.
Year In Swipe 2021: Virtual meet-cutes, post-vax IRL dates a hit with Tinder users
Mentions of ‘small things’ increased in bios as users looked for the little joys in life.
Ola Electric raises $200M; Meesho’s valuation nears $5B
Ola Electric, the company that’s on a mission to ensure that no petrol two-wheelers are sold in India after 2025, said today that it has raised new funding from investors including Falcon Edge and SoftBank at a valuation of $3 billion.
21 day lockdown: Social media platforms, users find novel ways to stay engaged
Industry insiders said usage and engagement rates of TikTok and Instagram's live videos have gone up significantly during the lockdown with more content and views being generated by users. But, despite digital usage going up, brands and advertisers are holding on to digital spends fearing a backlash.
Why you need to monetise those idle assets
We live with great humility & forbearance even as assets worth lakhs or crores are hidden in our closets.
Augusta National Golf Club: Where pride trumps profit
Retail golf is on an uptick with last estimated revenues at $13.4bn and if they so desire the Augusta National Golf Club could reach out and grab a significant share of the pie.
The great election bazaar is here - what party are you wearing?
Elections 2019 kick off on Thursday and parties across the political board are pulling out all the stops to brand their message on supporters and prospective voters.
How to hack into one of the world's largest banks, thrice
Here is a creative account of penetration-testing a cyber-security firm did on one of the world's largest banks and what it tells us about internet safety.
A look at how Indian consumers have been steadily changing their patterns of drinking coffee
Earlier, people were happy with something hot, frothy and bittersweet. Now most can discern the difference in taste among various coffee chains.
Amarinder Singh gears up for Punjab polls, makes a bid to woo young voters
He is making a well-choreographed bid to woo the state’s young (18-35 age group) voters who make for nearly 60% of the Punjab electorate.
Peons of praise for Indian VIPs
Why is it that an inordinate amount of public air is exclusively reserved for the flashing lights atop the cars of ministers & officials of state?
Managing Teams
We have identified the elusive group dynamics that characterise high-performing teams: those blessed with the energy, creativity and shared commitment to far surpass other teams.
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