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September 18 was first marked as International Equal Pay Day by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, following the efforts of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), which is led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), UN Women, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The idea

Imagine the room of a 12th grader a day before exams. A Table, Books, A coffee cup, or an energy drink. The student pouring over the books with headphones on, with music in years playing from the phone. Next to the books is the laptop, where a group chat is

Think of a workplace where every young person feels heard, a place where fresh ideas have space to grow and where people in their teens and twenties are not only seen but their thoughts are encouraged & welcomed. That’s the kind of work environment we all need. Young people have

Every summer, Indian colleges send millions of degree-holding graduates into the market. The season should mark the beginning of working life. For most, though, it is the beginning of a battle. Employers complain that new recruits are ‘not workplace-ready’. Graduates themselves feel not ready to deal with reality beyond the

Work, as we knew it ten years ago, has been transformed beyond recognition. The factory-bell culture, strict hierarchies, and the ‘chair time’ mentality no longer define the contemporary workforce. Today, business corporations are at the centre of a reset. Workers no longer see jobs merely as a source of income;

When I look at the workforce in India today, I see two very different pictures. On the one hand, we celebrate the fact that almost 46% of entry-level roles are filled by women. On the other hand, as we climb the corporate ladder, the numbers thin out drastically. By the

Breaking the barriers is not merely setting a seat for women at the table but resetting the table itself to include the real diversity of India’s talent in leadership. India has made incredible strides towards educating and empowering women. More women attend universities and join the workforce at entry level

When performance improvement plans (PIP) in organisations become sudden ultimatums after months of silence, they risk being seen as punishment rather than support. But what happens when this perception is already rooted in an organisation’s culture? A deeper look reveals why timing, clarity, and intent matter more than policy. Behind

Not all “concern” comes from a good place. Spot the subtle signs of baiting before it drains your energy and confidence. It started during lunch breaks in the school canteen. Unnati Mishra, now a PR professional, recalls how a girl in her friend circle would make seemingly innocent comments, “You’re

Forced cheerfulness at work is performative and strains mental health. Experts share its adverse impact and ways to build a more authentic, honest workplace. Work is often expected to be relentlessly optimistic, a place of constant positivity, where every opportunity is met with a big, toothy smile, and setbacks are brushed

If numbers are the most convincing argument in a boardroom, then Indian companies have no excuse left. A new report by HR advisory firm Marching Sheep shows that businesses with more women in leadership outperform their peers by up to 50% in profit after tax (PAT). But here’s the catch:

With more and more companies prioritising inclusivity, a study has revealed that the most diverse companies delivered 50% higher net profit compared with less diverse counterparts. Around 8 out of 10 industries studied showed a positive relationship between the presence of women and profit after tax (PAT) as most diverse