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Understanding Silent Layoffs: An Infamous Corporate Trend

Understanding Silent Layoffs: An Infamous Corporate Trend

In late 2023, a 31-year-old employed man named Akash received a mail from his manager and HR asking him to join a virtual meeting. The meeting lasted for almost 15–20 minutes. During the meeting, Aakash

French Protesters Plan To “Defecate in the Seine” Over Olympic Cleanup Costs

French Protesters Plan To “Defecate in the Seine” Over Olympic Cleanup Costs

French citizens are planning a polemical protest against the French government’s outrageous plan to clean up the Seine River for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games 2024. The protest includes a mass “defecation flashmob” in the

Unplaced IITians and the Rise of AI: A Job Market in Flux

Unplaced IITians and the Rise of AI: A Job Market in Flux

One of the most esteemed educational institutions of India, once considered as the golden ticket to secure the future, The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) are facing a harsh reality these days. Thousands of students

Onsite vs Hybrid vs Remote Jobs: Benefits that Actually Entice Employees

Onsite vs Hybrid vs Remote Jobs: Benefits that Actually Entice Employees

Nowadays, there are three main ways people can work - at the office, from home, or a mix of both. Each way has its own good things and bad things. Many people still like going

Importance of gender equality in the workplace

Importance of gender equality in the workplace

Gender equality in the workspace not only starts with promoting involvement of women in the office. But it also has to have aspects of mutual respect, proper and equal pay for the same work done

Dana Air workers stage protests over unpaid salaries, layoffs

Dana Air workers stage protests over unpaid salaries, layoffs

Over 100 former Dana Air employees staged a protest at the airline’s Lagos headquarter on Tuesday. They accused the company of failing to pay their salaries and pensions, and of laying them off without any

The Clothes We Wear: Why Garment Worker Rights Matter?

The Clothes We Wear: Why Garment Worker Rights Matter?

The trendy, affordable and constantly changing is the fast fashion. But behind the scenes of those alluring and eye-catching outfits lies a heartbreaking reality: exploitation of garment workers. As the iconic and celebrated fashion designer

Your Guide To 10 Basic Employee Rights

Your Guide To 10 Basic Employee Rights

In every company, employees play an important role and are an integral part of any organization. Employees dedicate most of their time to their workspace and try their best to be productive for their company.

Behind the Deliveries: Shopee Express’ Labor Practices Under Scrutiny

Behind the Deliveries: Shopee Express’ Labor Practices Under Scrutiny

There has been unheard-of growth in the e-commerce sector in recent years. Leading companies in this growth have been Shopee, especially in the Southeast Asian regions. Even if consumers have greatly benefited from the convenience

Exposed: Workers Rights are one of the Least Protected Rights in 2024

Exposed: Workers Rights are one of the Least Protected Rights in 2024

The rights of workers continue to be among the least protected rights in the world, notwithstanding the progress that has been made in many different industries.  What exactly is the irony of development all about?