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“I am burnt out,” an employee recently wrote on Reddit, before listing his reasons with care, almost apology. A stable job, a good paycheck, trust from the organisation, and yet, “I’m losing my life to the long working hours, daily travels that take 3-4 hours due to traffic, office politics, high customer demands.”There is no…
Forever layoff: A pattern that produces a workforce that is neither secure nor dismissed, but permanently under review. Image: AI generated “Now, what I want is, Facts.” The demand, delivered by Thomas Gradgrind in Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, is not a plea for truth but a warning about method. In Dickens’ Coketown, facts are not…
In workplaces where communication determines the success of every task, achieving clarity, consistency, and accountability has become increasingly important. Many organisations, despite advanced digital tools, continue to face barriers in how information flows between teams and management. The Japanese concept of Horenso has gained global interest for its structured and transparent approach to organisational communication….
Almost fired over a smile When a smile nearly cost a young professional his job, the internet took notice. A viral Reddit post has sparked an uncomfortable conversation about the fragility of corporate hierarchies, ego-driven management, and how remote work exposed deep cracks in workplace culture. The post, shared in late October, recounts the experience…
It was a simple email, brief, raw, and devoid of corporate camouflage.“I recently had a breakup and haven’t been able to focus on work. I need a short break. I’m working from home today.”The sender, an employee at the Gurugram-based startup Knot Dating, wasn’t hiding behind vague phrases like “personal emergency.” Instead, they put their…
