NEWS & VIEWS

Employers should be fined for unhealthy workplaces, says thinktank….. The Guardian

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) in the UK said employers that fail to provide a healthier work environment for their staff, such as subsidised nutritious food, should face regulatory action, including fines and public censure.…. read more

Drink or you won’t succeed ……Economic Times

Success at what cost? Consulting firms including the big 4, are known for their fast paced work environment. But behind the scenes many employees face a harsh reality long hours constant stress and a toxic work culture …. read more

Wipro’s hybrid policy employees to work from office 3 days a week … Business Standard

the company’s new work policy allows employees to choose their in office days based on collaborative needs while retaining the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days… read more

From bias to balance AI’s role in workplace equity… Livemint

Most of the conversations around the proliferation AI in the workplace revolve around the promise of increased efficiency and creativity what gets lost is the potential to foster a more equitable and inclusive workplace with AI… watch more

Empowering India’s Gig Workforce… Hindu

This article discusses the social security challenges encountered by gig workers in India and recommends labor law rationalization to improve their formalization and integration into the safety net.… read more

Navigating misconduct in the workplace: a lawyer’s perspective … Workplace Insight

The UK Government passed the Worker Protection Act 2023 into law in October 2023. It will come into effect on October 26th, 2024, and place a new duty on organisations to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees… read more