NEWS & VIEWS

🔹 Engineer’s suicide raises fresh questions on workplace culture at Ola Krutrim (Business Standard)

A tragic incident at Ola Krutrim has sparked public scrutiny of toxic work environments in high-growth startups. Allegations of pressure and a lack of empathy surface again. 🔗 Read more

🔹 Ex-Microsoft India director sues firm over hostile work environment (CNBCTV18)

Lathika Pai has filed a suit against Microsoft India, alleging discrimination, exclusion, and ‘constructive dismissal’. The case reignites conversations around gender and power in tech workplaces. 🔗 Read more

🔹 Maternity leave is a constitutional right – even for the third child, rules SC (Economic Times)

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling affirms that maternity leave is not just a benefit but a right — even when the child is the third born. A significant moment for gender equity in Indian workplaces. 🔗 Read more

🔹 How language sensitivities are shaping workplace culture in India (HR Katha)

From regional accents to code-switching, Indian companies are learning to navigate linguistic diversity more sensitively — and it’s changing how inclusion is defined. 🔗 Read more

🔹 AI in hiring may deepen bias, experts warn (The Conversation)

As AI systems screen résumés and assess interviews, jobseekers may face new layers of discrimination — unless regulation catches up. 🔗 Read more

🔹 Why Gen Z in Japan is ‘quiet quitting’ (DW News)

With disillusionment growing, young Japanese workers are opting for minimal effort rather than resigning outright. Their rebellion is quiet — but telling. 🔗 Read more