NHRDN - HR Bandit

This month, we're hitting pause on our regular format to tackle a burning question: Is HR at an inflection point? (Spoiler alert: Yes, and it's bigger than you think!) Join Ankita and Apoorva as they dive deep into three tectonic shifts reshaping the world of work - from the rise of nationalism affecting global talent strategies to Gen AI transforming entire departments, and the evolving relationship between employees and their work. Plus, catch the latest on Meta and OpenAI's talent war, where offers are reaching a jaw-dropping $100 million! Between summer plans and pasta dreams in Italy, your favorite hosts break down why HR professionals need to act now rather than wait for business commands. And yes, we still managed to squeeze in our signature rapid-fire news roundup! P.S: If you're reading this from your inbox while dealing with the "infinite workday" (we see you, Microsoft Work Trend Index), consider this your sign to plan that summer break! Moderna merges IT and HR department  [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-moderna-merged-its-tech-and-hr-departments-95318c2a?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAjNCKVGDMKpjbMd9vfh0StbHodlJutfbs1Bbn57f6igSSHlukwvnVdLCqfn4XU%3D&gaa_ts=685fe759&gaa_sig=JcHHrq9yUqdbPG2bKYIkuwNaJrIB1hHBJPz-r-0gMAvfM6EVYqvqLTJzfS7aZO08AYNSRKIDf6cPcXnv9JzvQA%3D%3D] AI is doing 50% of work at Salesforce [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/ai-salesforce-benioff.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-06-27%20HR%20Dive:%20Talent%20%5Bissue:74429%5D&utm_term=HR%20Dive:%20Talent] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday]

Join hosts Ankita and Apoorva for a milestone celebration as HR Bandit turns four! In this packed anniversary episode, our dynamic duo dives into three game-changing workplace trends that are reshaping how we work. First up, get ready for an eye-opening discussion on Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index and the emergence of the 'Frontier Firm' - where AI isn't just a tool, but your next coworker! Then, we tackle the sobering reality of gender diversity in the workplace, unpacking McKinsey's "Women in the Workplace 2025" report. Finally, discover why employees are taking unprecedented stands against leadership, from Tesla to Coinbase. But that's not all! We're introducing a special new segment featuring heartwarming messages from our amazing listeners who've been part of our journey. Plus, catch a sneak peek of next month's deep dive into HR's pivotal inflection point. Whether you're an HR professional, leader, or just curious about the future of work, this anniversary special delivers the perfect blend of insights, analysis, and celebration. Grab your favorite drink and join the party! 🎧✨ #HRBandit #WorkplaceTrends #HRPodcast #FutureOfWork" Microsoft Work Trend Index 2025 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/2025-the-year-the-frontier-firm-is-born]  Gender imbalance in entry level roles [https://m.economictimes.com/jobs/hr-policies-trends/women-hold-just-33-pc-pc-of-entry-level-roles-in-private-jobs-in-india-report/amp_articleshow/121166291.cms] Tesla employees open letter [https://www.hrkatha.com/global-hr-news/tesla-employees-demand-elon-musks-resignation/] Coinbase employees responsible for data leak [https://www.hrkatha.com/global-hr-news/were-coinbase-employees-responsible-for-data-leak-to-hacker/]Microsoft [https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/microsoft-to-reportedly-lay-off-3-of-global-workforce-as-part-of-organisational-changes]and Burberry [https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/burberry-s-sweeping-cost-saving-push-to-see-about-1-700-roles-being-impacted-globally;] Layoffs Workday Class Action [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/discrimination-lawsuit-over-workdays-ai-hiring-tools-can-proceed-as-class-action-6-things.html]  Moderna merges tech and HR teams [https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwinsor/2025/05/14/moderna-is-rewriting-the-enterprise-playbook/]  Ankita's blog [https://thehrbpstory.com/] Apoorva's blog  [https://ofhrandmore.wordpress.com/]

April 2025 brought the heat, and HR Bandit is here for all of it. Harvard University throws down the gauntlet against federal pressure, refusing to back down on DEI initiatives despite billion-dollar consequences. Meanwhile, Microsoft's preparing to shake up the corporate ladder with middle management cuts that could reshape how we think about career growth. And in true tech giant fashion, Google's playing keeper with its AI talent – even if it means paying them to do nothing for a year. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they dissect these power moves and share the month's juiciest workplace tea, including a Deel spy confession, Gen Z's WFH streaming habits, and Google's hybrid work ultimatum. It's a month that proved the world of work is anything but boring, and your favorite HR bandits are here to make sense of it all.

From quiet beginnings to explosive endings, March played out like a Hollywood thriller. This month served up a feast of workplace drama: Ola's CEO Bhavish Agarwal channeling his inner Elon Musk, a Rippling employee's bathroom lockdown saga, and American workers redefining the traditional workday. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they cover March’s top events from the world of work. From corporate espionage to changing workplace norms, this episode unpacks the stories that made March unforgettable. Corporate espionage [https://www.rippling.com/blog/lawsuit-alleges-12-billion-unicorn-deel-cultivated-spy-orchestrated-long-running-trade-secret-theft-corporate-espionage-against-competitor]  Kya Chal Raha Hai [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/kya-chal-raha-hai-olas-bhavish-aggarwal-does-an-elon-musk-asks-employees-for-weekly-updates-in-3-5-bullet-points/articleshow/118708739.cms] Workers clocking out early [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/half-past-four-is-the-new-five-o-clock-in-more-efficient-workday] Meta’s firing [https://www.peoplemattersglobal.com/news/business/meta-on-a-crackdown-workers-fired-for-leaking-confidential-info-44594] for confidentiality leak  JP Morgan CEO remorseful [https://www.peoplemattersglobal.com/news/business/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-regrets-remote-work-debacle-with-employees-44523]for cursing  Sergey Brin on working from an office  [https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/technology/google-sergey-brin-return-to-office.html?utm_campaign=hrb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew] Founderz x Microsoft AI Skills 4 Women course [https://learn.founderz.com/]

2025 is turning out to be quite the year. After a tumultuous January, February was just as eventful. Tune in as Ankita and Apoorva recap the top three events from the world of work and then some more. Elf Cosmetics turned heads with their DEI campaign, Meta rubbed a lot of employees the wrong way by laying off who they labelled as top performers and one CEO’s leaked audio clip on working from home went almost viral. Also - March happens to be the birthday month for one of the hosts and they have an ask. So settle in for the best one yet. We’re back!!  ELF’s So Many Dicks campaign [https://www.elfbeauty.com/changing-the-board-game/so-many-dicks] Meta’s culling of ‘low performers [https://www.fastcompany.com/91276893/meta-laid-off-low-performers-defend-themselves-on-linkedin-and-reddit]’ JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s [https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3538755/incredible-audio-of-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-absolutely-shredding-employees-who-want-to-continue-to-work-from-home] leaked audio slams WFH Gen Z has turned against taking middle management roles [https://www.ft.com/content/4fc00d4f-06bf-4b3e-95a3-41db3e9001fd] Hermes shares its success with employees [https://www.ft.com/content/4fc00d4f-06bf-4b3e-95a3-41db3e9001fd] LinkedIn 2025 workplace learning report [https://learning.linkedin.com/resources/workplace-learning-report]