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Is keeping camera off in office and remote work meetings considered rude?
- According to a survey of 1,500 respondents, 47% of those aged 35 to 44 strongly agree that being off camera during virtual meetings is considered rude.
- The study shows that remote work culture has given rise to new etiquette expectations, with camera usage becoming a key element in fostering engagement and connection.
- Some employees have expressed concerns over privacy and the potential negative impact on work-life balance due to constant camera usage.
- Remote work experts suggest that camera-on policies should be balanced with the recognition of employee privacy and the need for occasional breaks from being constantly visible during work hours.
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Walmart to lay off 2,000 employees: Report
- Walmart is cutting more than 2,000 positions across five e-commerce fulfillment centers in the US to adjust its operations and better cater to online shoppers.
- While some workers will lose their jobs, Walmart is also expanding in other areas and may reallocate some employees to different jobs.
- The job losses at Walmart are significantly smaller than those at rival Amazon, which has announced further cuts of 9,000 jobs in addition to the 18,000 it has already eliminated.
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What are the World's 'unhappiest jobs' according to a Harvard Study?
- Harvard study finds unhappiest jobs are the loneliest, with limited interaction and few opportunities to work with colleagues.
- Remote work during Covid-19 exacerbates loneliness, leading to job dissatisfaction and increased desire to quit.
- Tech, food delivery, and online retail services are affected by the loneliness factor, as employees often work in isolation.
- Customer service jobs are among the most stressful and lonely, with limited interaction and frequent interactions with angry and rude customers.
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Employee fined over $11,000 for taking smoke breaks 4,512 times in 14 years
- Osaka has strict smoking laws, including a total ban on smoking in government premises and during work hours for government employees.
- A civil servant in Osaka was fined $11,000 and had a 10% pay cut for smoking on the job more than 4,500 times in 14 years, despite warnings.
- The civil servant violated the "duty of devotion" under the Local Public Service Act and was asked to return 1.44 million yen of his salary.
- Similar incidents have occurred in Osaka in the past, including a high school teacher who was asked to pay back one million yen of his salary for taking illicit smoke breaks during work hours.
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Company asks employees to stop using headphones at work
- An unnamed company has sent a letter to its employees asking them to not use headphones while working, claiming that it affects the quality of work completed.
- A Reddit user posted a screenshot of the email from HR, which has since gone viral and received criticism from many online.
- The letter cited client complaints about missed deadlines and unfinished tasks due to employees using headphones while working.
- Some employees have defended their use of headphones, stating that it helps them focus and get their work done efficiently.
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What's Driving Indian Professionals Back to the Office?
- A growing number of Indian professionals are returning to the office due to several factors, including difficulties working from home and the desire for social interactions.
- Many office-goers miss the small pleasures of office life, such as tea and coffee breaks, which help break up the monotony of the workday.
- Some professionals feel that working from home has made them less productive, and they miss the structure and routine of an office environment.
- The return to the office is also being driven by the need to collaborate and network with colleagues, which is difficult to do remotely.
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This Bengaluru company is looking to hire a ‘Chief Meme Officer’ at Rs 1 lakh a month
- Bengaluru-based financial services company StockGro is seeking a chief meme officer (CMO) with a salary of ₹1 lakh per month to tap into the GenZ market with financial memes.
- The CMO should have knowledge of the stock market, be able to connect finance and fun, possess a sharp sense of sarcasm, and turn around boring financial concepts into creative posts.
- The role is part of StockGro's marketing strategy to build brand presence via snackable memes and attract new users.
- The company has received 63 applications so far and is no longer accepting applications on LinkedIn.
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Here's the top 10 happiest countries in the world
- Finland is the world's happiest country for the sixth year in a row, according to the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report.
- This is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand.
- India has been ranked 126th in the list, whereas Afghanistan has being marked as the least happy country at 137th position.
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Musk shares ‘unorthodox’ job titles that may exist in the future
- Elon Musk shared a list of unorthodox job titles on Twitter that could exist in the future, the list includes titles like Gravity Eater, Quantum Hunter, Glitch Dreamer, and Void Deer.
- Musk's tweet comes amidst his growing involvement in the tech industry, including his work with Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink.
- While some may view these job titles as whimsical, they highlight the increasing need for specialized skill sets in emerging fields such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
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Is your employer prioritizing your work-life balance? Gen Z shares red flags to watch out for
- Many members of Gen Z are seeking jobs that provide purpose and fulfillment, but they are not willing to sacrifice good pay, flexibility, or a healthy work-life balance in exchange.
- According to a recent report, young professionals told that they prioritize jobs that allow them to pursue hobbies, side hustles, and activities outside of the traditional nine-to-five workday.
- The desire for a meaningful career and a healthy work-life balance appears to be a priority for many young job seekers in Gen Z.
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SVB's culture sets it apart from cut-throat banking industry
- SVB's culture resembled that of the start-ups it served, rather than traditional Wall Street banks.
- The bank embraced remote working and was prepared to take on extra risks to promote a culture that prized empathy and innovation.
- SVB's success made it complacent to risks, leading to its collapse when management made a big bet on long-dated securities.
- SVB executives were deeply committed to social justice, and the bank had internal conflicts as a result of its rapid expansion.
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This Indian company announced holiday for all employees on World Sleep Day
- Wakefit, a sleep solutions company based in Bengaluru, has granted all employees a special holiday on March 17 as a "gift of sleep" in celebration of World Sleep Day.
- Last year, the company allowed staff members to nap for up to 30 minutes during work hours, citing studies from NASA and Harvard that suggest afternoon naps are linked to better performance and productivity.
- Wakefit has positioned itself as a sleep solutions firm, rather than just an online mattress company.
- The company is focused on improving all aspects of rest, including the often-overlooked afternoon nap, which research shows can improve memory, concentration, creativity, and productivity.
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How many crores can buy you happiness? Here's what a study finds
- US study finds money can buy happiness, with income increasing happiness up to $100,000 (approx Rs 82 lakh) and accelerating beyond that.
- 33,391 adults surveyed, observing a correlation between money and happiness up to $500,000 (approx Rs 4.1 crore), but 20% experienced decreasing happiness with rising income.
- "Miseries" such as heartbreak, bereavement or clinical depression cited as reasons for unhappiness, with suffering decreasing up to $100,000, but not much beyond that.
- This study was conducted by Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman and economist Matthew Killingsworth, published on March 1, 2023.
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Deloitte in India nearly doubles workforce in 3 yrs
- Deloitte India doubled its headcount, hiring 50,000 professionals over three years.
- The company is focused on building skills for technology-driven growth and completed a pilot project to address stubble burning in North India.
- Deloitte plans to invest in innovative approaches for education, digital skills development, and training opportunities in India.
- Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO Emeritus, emphasized India's potential to lead the world in critical issue solutions and the need for new skills among future innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
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Working on weekends is on the rise! Are you part of the trend?
- Working on weekends is becoming more common in some industries due to job cuts and the need for flexibility and focus.
- Average hours worked on weekends increased by 5% last year, with a spike of 25% or more in technology and media sectors.
- The rise of remote work has created a need for collaboration and communication tools, leading to increased stress and burnout.
- Technology firms have laid off more than 122,000 workers this year, while other sectors, like energy, hospitality, and healthcare, saw a decline in weekend work.
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