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We are more than halfway through the year and halfway through summer. The world of work has not thrown as many surprises at us over the last month but enough to ensure that Greece’s six day work-week did not feature in our top three. With Foxconn keeping married women out from certain roles, a promotion recession and neurodiversity becoming a valuable qualification for some, July had enough to keep us busy.  Join Ankita & Apoorva as they chat about what they’ve been up to along with the latest on work.  And don’t forget to take a vacation before the summer is out!  Greece 6-day work week: https://www.dw.com/en/greece-a-six-day-work-week-the-country-hopes-to-kick-start-economy-through-longer-hours/a-69421393?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb [https://www.dw.com/en/greece-a-six-day-work-week-the-country-hopes-to-kick-start-economy-through-longer-hours/a-69421393?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb] Foxconn: https://www.reuters.com/investigates in/special-report/foxconn-apple-india-women/ [https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/foxconn-apple-india-women/]  Promotion Recession: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-09/entry-level-workers-struggle-to-get-jobs-senior-staff-misses-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=linkedin?sref=QnKyEnuc [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-09/entry-level-workers-struggle-to-get-jobs-senior-staff-misses-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=linkedin?sref=QnKyEnuc]  Dry Promotions: https://hrme.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace/dry-promotions-a-sign-of-recognition-or-exploitation/109728482 [https://hrme.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace/dry-promotions-a-sign-of-recognition-or-exploitation/109728482] https://www.fastcompany.com/91139510/when-should-you-turn-down-a-promotion [https://www.fastcompany.com/91139510/when-should-you-turn-down-a-promotion]  Neurodiversity: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-for-the-autistic-grow-beyond-tech-b4eee329?st=tzyuhny5pd1rpy1 [https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-for-the-autistic-grow-beyond-tech-b4eee329?st=tzyuhny5pd1rpy1]   OpenAI: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-17/openai-dissolves-key-safety-team-after-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-s-exit [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-17/openai-dissolves-key-safety-team-after-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-s-exit] Vacation Read: https://www.fastcompany.com/91146223/if-youre-struggling-to-find-focus-after-vacation-read-this [https://www.fastcompany.com/91146223/if-youre-struggling-to-find-focus-after-vacation-read-this]

You heard us singing "Happy Birthday," and now it's time for a very special occasion on HR Bandit! The tables have turned, as host Ankita takes an unexpected seat in the guest chair while Apoorva fires off a round of questions just for her.  Listeners are in for a real treat as they uncover the backstory behind the podcast's mysterious "HR Bandit" name, discover who's the show’s dream guest, and get the exclusive scoop on our latest exciting launch.  Tune in for answers, laughs, and a few delightful twists you won't want to miss in this can't-miss episode filled to the brim with birthday cheer! P.S: Also catch Ankita being way off with all timelines. It isn’t our 40th show yet. But soon!  Episode with Tim Sackett: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/008-predicting-2022/id1569782493?i=1000549133949 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/008-predicting-2022/id1569782493?i=1000549133949]  Show’s inspiration pods: TBOY: https://tboypod.com/ [https://tboypod.com/]

April has been a whirlwind of developments. It was tough to choose, but here are our top stories from the month gone by. Google faced significant turmoil as a group of employees protested against the company’s cloud contract with Israel leading to 50 employees being terminated. Meanwhile, Microsoft's 2024 Work Trend Index report provides a fascinating look at how AI is transforming jobs and how we work, with interesting takeaways on what we can do to stay ahead. Lastly, Starbucks shareholders voted yes to a decision to remove DEI targets from executive pay, raising larger questions about DEI as a priority for organizations in an evolving legal landscape in the US.  Join Ankita & Apoorva as they explore these three major developments, providing insightful analysis and context. They'll also touch on other significant stories that didn't make the main lineup. Expect some interesting tidbits with a fun fact about this very podcast to end the episode. May promises to bring even more intriguing updates. https://fortune.com/2024/04/22/sundar-pichai-google-staff-no-political-debates-office-firing-28-employees-israeli-contract-protest/ [https://fortune.com/2024/04/22/sundar-pichai-google-staff-no-political-debates-office-firing-28-employees-israeli-contract-protest/]  https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/04/05/starbucks-removes-de-and-i-requirements-from-executive-pay-structure?mbcid=34981484.113659&mblid=e0bd4ab22f3a&mid=2f9fbdbb9111c845d9ce3ea3959601a5&utm_campaign=hrb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew [https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/04/05/starbucks-removes-de-and-i-requirements-from-executive-pay-structure?mbcid=34981484.113659&mblid=e0bd4ab22f3a&mid=2f9fbdbb9111c845d9ce3ea3959601a5&utm_campaign=hrb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew]  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part/ [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part/]  https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/ge-sells-crotonville-campus-13fd35a0 [https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/ge-sells-crotonville-campus-13fd35a0] https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-the-humane-ai-pin-this-new-ai-pendant-from-limitless-actually-looks-useful [https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-the-humane-ai-pin-this-new-ai-pendant-from-limitless-actually-looks-useful] https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes [https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes]

To say that March has been eventful is an understatement. It was difficult to pick just three, but here are our top picks from the month gone by. Dell's move to block promotions for its remote workers is something we did not expect.  Does this set the stage for others to follow suit? Novo Nordisk, on the other hand, is doing everything it can to bring down its stress levels. Currently at an already enviable 14%, the target is to bring it down to under 10%. Lastly BCG's latest report tells us which benefit pays for itself. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they tackle these three events along with an insight into the other topics that didn't make the cut as well along with some fun facts and a glimpse of what's coming in our next episode. April is looking promising already. Dell's announcement: https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3 [https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3] Novo Nordisk's stressed staff: https://fortune.com/europe/2024/03/22/ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-goal-management-team-no-more-than-10-staff-stressed/ [https://fortune.com/europe/2024/03/22/ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-goal-management-team-no-more-than-10-staff-stressed/] The report that said 53% fear in-office work for the rest of their life more than climate change, and almost half (43%) are more afraid of RTO than getting divorced or losing their romantic relationship: https://www.livecareer.com/resources/remote-work-fears-and-sentiments [https://www.livecareer.com/resources/remote-work-fears-and-sentiments] BCG Report: https://www.bcg.com/press/26march2024-childcare-benefits-pay-for-themselves [https://www.bcg.com/press/26march2024-childcare-benefits-pay-for-themselves] Envy office: https://www.fastcompany.com/91067896/pinterests-new-office-is-a-pinterest-board-come-to-life [https://www.fastcompany.com/91067896/pinterests-new-office-is-a-pinterest-board-come-to-life] Bernie Sanders on 4 day work week: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/13/bernie-sanders-shorter-workweek-senate/72959569007/ [https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/13/bernie-sanders-shorter-workweek-senate/72959569007/]  Apple's news: https://www.fastcompany.com/91087217/apple-mass-layoffs-iphone-maker-cuts-jobs-car-project-2024 [https://www.fastcompany.com/91087217/apple-mass-layoffs-iphone-maker-cuts-jobs-car-project-2024]

It has been four years since COVID-19 first appeared in the media across multiple countries around the world. With it came a host of changes, including multiple waves of layoffs. Meanwhile, startups have had their own peaks and troughs. Welcome to our first of many bonus episodes this year. This episode, Saurabh Nigam, Vice President - Human Capital for Omidyar Network India, joins us as we talk about the destigmatization of layoffs, changing expectations of startup founders, the distance one now lives from the office and more.   Saurabh’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhnigam/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhnigam/] Mckinsey women in the workplace report 2023: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace [https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace]