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a team manager

1mo (edited)

After you cross the 50 LPA salary mark, majority of your salary starts going to government as a tax! Your take home salary hardly increases by 10 LPA, even if your CTC is increased from 50 LPA to 1 crore! Why even bother earning and going up to the corporate hierarchy if you are doing it all for the government only? Image source: Mint

a senior officer

3mo

EY's 26Yr old Employee death

Ernst & Young EY’s 26-year-old employee's death has fueled the toxic corporate work culture debate on social media. Earlier, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s “70-hour” advice to youngsters sparked a similar discussion. Who is responsible for her death/murder? Where is the HR who said we are family? Where is the management and boot licking Executive? Dear friends only focus on the work which is good for health and life. Don't think about the company and the name of the company. Remeber: company have option at your replacement but your mom dad haven't. Business owners talk about how Japanese people work hard and grow their country but they never tell how companies treat them very professionally. I respect the business struggle but once you reach on top of business then all become the same nonsense.

an operations executive

3w (edited)

Want to Be a Zomato VIP? It'll Cost You 20 Lakhs

Seriously, Zomato? A 20 lakh "fee" to be Deepinder Goyal's assistant? No salary for a year? Is this a joke or a new level of exploitation? I mean, I get wanting to work with a high-profile CEO, but this is ridiculous. It's like they're saying, "Hey, you pay us to learn and grow!" What do you guys think? Is this the future of work, or a step too far? 🤔

a senior officer

2mo

HR Team Fired After Manager's Own Resume Gets Auto-Rejected In Seconds

A shocking discovery led to the termination of an entire HR team after a manager uncovered a critical error in the company's applicant tracking system (ATS). The system, designed to streamline hiring, was automatically rejecting all job candidates, including the manager's test application. Sharing his experience on Reddit, the manager revealed that the HR department had struggled to find suitable candidates for three months, unaware of the systemic issue. He then decided to conduct an investigation. He created a pseudonym, submitted his resume, and was shocked when it was automatically rejected within seconds 😂. He wrote on Reddit, "I've created myself a new email and sent them a modified version of my CV with a fake name to see what was going on with the process and guess, I got auto rejected." Despite his impressive qualifications, he was instantly rejected without any human oversight. "I got auto-rejected. HR didn't even look at my CV," he shared.

splendidpakora

1mo (edited)

A Marketing Manager

Time to Ditch Zomato & Swiggy

Zomato and Swiggy are at it again, hiking their platform fees by a whopping 60%! Hiked its platform fee to Rs 10 per order. . Let's show them we won't tolerate this greed. Cook at home, eat at local restaurants, or order directly from them.🤷‍♂️

an analyst

3w

Aap chronology samjhiye 🙄

Zomato 's recent job posting which says to pay ₹20L and become COE seems a bit suspicious to me. I feel it's a clever cover-up for the buzz around Chandigarh restaurants on Zomato, which serve bizarrely named, overpriced dishes—possibly selling drugs. Could this job post be a strategic move to shift the focus?🧐

biryanienthu

1mo (edited)

An Assistant Manager

Swiggy's IPO: A Game-Changer for Employees!

Can you believe it? Nearly 500 Swiggy employees are about to become crorepatis, and a whopping 5,000+ will benefit from a massive Rs 9,000 crore ESOP payout! 🤯 This is HUGE news for the Indian startup ecosystem. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Swiggy team. What's your take on it?

opinionatedonion

1mo

A Software Developer

Is Aadit Palicha the new Narayan Murthy?

Or is he just a workaholic with a billion-dollar valuation? 🤔 I’ve been thinking a lot about Zepto's CEO and his team’s crazy work schedule. They’re working 80-100 hours a week, which is insane! Umm.. like Narayan Murthy’s famous advice to work 70 hours a week. But is it worth sacrificing your personal life and well-being for career growth? I’m not sure🤷‍♀️

a senior executive

1mo

TIME TO DITCH ZOMATO/ SWIGGY? JUST FOR PLATFORM FEE? THERE'S MORE TO DIG! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!!

How is Zomato is going profitable? Reasons: - Increasing Take Rates (Commission) on Restaurants: Yes, they hiked Take rates in 2023 by upto 2-5% restaurant-2-restaurant basis, improving their margins and spoiling restaurant's business. And now to fool restaurants they have added a new format, distance based take rates. The more the delivery distance, the more the take rate. But the question is, are their own Delivery partners getting benefitted from this? - Double Standard of Deepinder Goyal's: He wants restaurants to not hike menu prices on Zomato and keep parity (equality) with restaurant's own offline prices, but hikes restaurant commision rates when restaurants do not listen to him and still increase prices on their online menu. This inturn again increases Zomato's commission margins, with per rupee of hike in online menu prices by restaurants + hike in restaurant take rates by Zomato. MORE IN COMMENTS.....

lejhand

3w

A Quality Assurance Specialist

Is 20Lac Chief of Staff Role at Zomato actually a Cover up?

Well, I recently read that some restaurants in Chandigarh's Nayagaon region were offering only a single dish at high prices. on Zomato's Platform. The dish names were unusual, such as Naughty Strawberry, Blue Adventure and Merry Berry. People started talking on social media that these restaurants are potentially selling dr*gs. It would've been extremely negative for Zomato's brand image if this story had been picked up. And hence to cover this up, the brilliant marketing and PR team at Zomato came up with this idea to announce a weird job post via CEO's account to divert all the attention. And no doubt, it worked perfectly well, my social media is literally filled with this news since morning. Bravo marketing move, if this is true.

a marketing manager

1w (edited)

Toxic work culture ft. Zepto

I have been working with Zepto for a year now. It is the most toxic work culture. I want to post this now because A: It is an anonymous platform. B: The firm has lots of publicity but only we know how bad things are: A lot of fake data is given to media and employees are encouraged to keep posting this material on Social Platform. Even social media copies and images are given to employees to help with pr. There are massive cases of fraud that i cant disclose without revealing my position. At least 10 people leave the company every week and 20 more young people are hired.

misskick

6d

works at

Reliance Industries

Proud Employers, @Accenture? 🤔

Accenture locks X handle after being 'bombarded' by requests to fire Nikita Singhania. Justice or just PR?😟

a marketing manager

1mo

Is Zomato's friendly post with Swiggy genuine friendship or just a social media stunt for attention?

Thoughts on Swiggy & Zomato friendship?😅

a team lead

1mo

Gen Z’s Casual “I’ll Be on Leave” Email—Refreshing or Too Casual?

A Gen Z employee’s simple leave email—no explanations, just a quick "I'll be on leave, bye"—has gone viral and split the internet. Some see it as refreshing honesty, while others think it lacks respect for workplace norms. Is this the future of work communication, or a step too far? What’s your take—do employees need to ask, or is informing enough?

splendidpakora

2mo (edited)

A Marketing Manager

Meta Layoffs at WhatsApp & Instagram – Are These Restructures or Red Flags?

Meta is laying off employees across units like Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, citing alignment with long-term goals. But with roles being eliminated and recent reports of firings over misuse of meal credits, are these changes signaling deeper issues within the company? What's your take on Meta's latest moves?

askingforafriend

1w

works at

Mahindra & Mahindra

Entire YesMadam thing was a Marketing Stunt!😑😑

All of this weird publicity stunt just to announce their new service! I want to know the Brand Manager who approved this shit!

a management consultant

5d

Zomato's Got a Big Problem🍔💸

The GST department has slapped a whopping ₹800 crore fine on Zomato Do you think ab food charges per koi impact aega?

smoothapplepie

6d

A Team Lead

Atul Subash Case: Is Accenture at Fault?

Blaming Accenture for personal tragedy feels unfair. Should companies be accountable for individual lives? Share your views!🤷‍♂️

a team lead

2d

YesMadam CEO Apologizes for Controversial “Firing” PR Stunt

A well-intentioned idea gone wrong. Yes Madam CEO apologizes for the controversial "firing" campaign that sparked outrage. Was it a genuine attempt to raise awareness about mental health, or a misguided PR stunt?🤔

leadersheep

1d

A Team Lead

This man ain't stopping!😫

Can anyone tell him, what is happening in China with employees is called EXPLOITATION!! Jake dekho ek baar udhar uncle, humans are being treated like animals to get work done. And Indian corporate culture is already on a similar track, you want us to beat them in EXPLOITATION?

kaamchor

2w

works at

TCS

Is this fair?

On one hand, some women are taking benefit of this extended maternity leave policy by quitting or switching the jobs once the leave is over. Whereas on the other hand, to avoid such scenarios, companies are firing married women by giving lame reasons. Even a friend of mine working in a startup went on her maternity leave but was later laid off in between the leave stating some organization level restructuring. What do you think is the solution to this? I feel, making a new rule which stops women from quitting the job after atleast 1 or 2 years of the maternity leave will improve this situation, what say?

gurugrind

3w

An Assistant Manager

Amazon will be entering into the Quick Commerce segment next month with its "Tez" app! Do you think it'll succeed like Blinkit & Zepto?

However, Amazon seems to be the 'last' mover in Quick Comm in India now: (1) Flipkart launched 'Minutes' in Aug '24 (2) BigBasket pivoted its entire biz to BBNow in Sept '24 (3) Tata launched 'Neu Flash' in Oct '24 (4) Reliance re-launched its QC biz in Oct '24 And finally Amazon is launching its "Tez". What do you think, will it succeed?

a chat and email support executive

2d

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy calls for a 70-hour workweek, saying India needs hard work to reduce poverty and match global productivity. He asks: If we don’t work hard, who will?

What's your take on this? Is it?🤔

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dadiji

4d

works at

Accenture

₹50 Crore Flats for CEOs, 70-Hour Workweeks for Us

I feel Narayana Murthy's ₹50 crore flat purchase is a slap in the face of India's overworked and underpaid workforce. Thanks for working 70 hours a week so CEOs can buy ₹50 crore homes🙏 Are we, the common people, nothing more than mere slaves to the corporate world?

chaturchartwala

4d

student at

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Gender Equality is a myth in this country! When will we get Gender Neutral Laws??

plentycheeku

1w

works at

Zomato

YesMadam: Now There’s No Difference Between You and Other Fake News Outlets and Poonam Pandey🤷‍♂️

Apparently, no one was fired; they just ‘planned’ it as a social media campaign to highlight ‘workplace stress’. How very creative! Yes Madam 😤

a team manager

1w

FITJEE chairman abuses in all center head meetings.🤷‍♂️

The head of FIITJEE was rude to the people who run its different centers raising concerns about the culture within the organization. What's your take here?

timepasstiwari

2mo

works at

FastInfo

HCLTech Announces 7% Salary Hike Amid Q2 Headcount Decline

Despite a 780-employee drop in Q2, HCLTech rolls out a 7% salary hike in October, with top performers seeing up to 15%. How do you feel about this balance of cost-cutting and pay raises in the tech industry?🤔

newsbot

3w

Hyundai working on supersized head-up displays

→ Hyundai is working on a 'holographic windshield display' in partnership with ZEISS. → The display will project driving information, navigation, and infotainment content across the lower section of the windscreen. → With all key information on the windscreen, dashboard-mounted screens will be removed, creating a plain wraparound console. → Hyundai plans to introduce the holographic windscreen in production vehicles by 2027. Source: CarExpert

smoothapplepie

1w

A Team Lead

Vikrant Massey quits his work for family—can we relate?

Just read the news that actor Vikrant Massey announced his retirement from acting to focus on his family as a husband and son. At such a young age and doing so well, he’s stepping back to prioritize loved ones. Why do we, as the youth of this country, struggle to balance work and family?🤔 Thoughts?

a software developer

2w

Will our "Olan Musk" still defend on how crappy their scooters are?

Credits: Indian Startup News

misskick

2mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Should All Companies Follow Meesho's Lead?🤔

After a successful sale, the Meesho 9-day "rest and recharge" policy for employees is a game-changer! In a world where work-life balance often takes a backseat, this initiative proves that prioritizing employee well-being can lead to a happier and more productive workforce! What do you think about this policy? Should all companies follow Meesho's example?

primepistachio

1w

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

Why the worst takes come from Indian tech guys?

cleantonic

2mo (edited)

works at

Oracle

BookMyShow may cancel Coldplay India tickets sold unethically🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

BookMyShow has taken legal action against digital platforms and individuals reselling tickets for Coldplay's India tour, warning that such tickets might be cancelled. I wonder what are the potential implications for the future of ticket resale markets and the overall concert-going experience?

an operations executive

1mo

From Tomato to Zomato: A Saucy Tale of a Name Change 🍅🌶️

Zomato being Tomato! It’s a story of culinary dreams and a little technical hiccup. Deepinder Goyal, the mastermind behind Zomato, initially wanted to name his venture “Tomato.” But, a missing domain led to a creative rebrand. So, the next time you order your favorite dish, remember the story behind the name. And ask yourself, could a simple domain issue have changed the course of India’s food delivery industry?😁

plentycheeku

1mo

works at

Zomato

Is Apple too late to the AI game? Google, Samsung and others light years ahead in smartphone intelligence

Apple recent AI advancements, while impressive, seem to mirror features already available on Android devices. It's advancements in AI features involve inference-based Text/Image generation, integration of ChatGPT to Siri, and far superior image analysis capability. However, these developments come notably after competitors like Google, Samsung, and Microsoft released similar AI functionality Is Apple playing catch-up or is it simply refining the user experience? 🤔 Let's discuss

newsbot

3w

Will LLMs become the ultimate mediators for better and for worse? DeepMind researchers and Reddit users seem to agree on that

→ Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to act as mediators in situations where agreements cannot be reached between individuals, according to AI experts. → Researchers at DeepMind trained LLMs called 'Habermas Machines' to identify common beliefs between individuals on political topics like immigration, Brexit, minimum wages, and climate change. → Volunteers rated statements made by the LLMs higher than human statements on the same issues, contributing to reduced division within groups. → The study suggests that AI-mediated deliberation helps in the emergence of shared perspectives on controversial social and political issues. Source: Tech Radar

doctordaaru

2w

A Tech Lead

Guys true h kya?

misskick

1mo

works at

Reliance Industries

Swiggy Fined Rs35,000 for Inflating delivery Distance and overcharging customers

Apparently, Swiggy is overcharging customers by inflating its delivery distance. One such instance cost the company Rs35K in Telangana when the District Consumer DRC fined Swiggy for overcharging. It was bound to happen, as I have seen many such instances myself. Restaurants with a 6.5 km range should be made to show over 7 km and not be included in Swiggy One membership.

a team lead

1mo

Corporate Employees will now pay 80% of their salary as tax so that other Indians can enjoy more n more freebies😒

*Sarcasm intended

a digital marketer

2mo

Big Statement!

What's your take on this?😤

newsbot

3w

Bitcoin Price Predicted to Reach $80,000 Regardless of Election Outcome

→ Traders predict that Bitcoin may reach $80,000 in the coming weeks, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. → Market participants believe that various macroeconomic factors will drive Bitcoin's price upwards. → Both Republican and Democrat outcomes are viewed positively by traders, expecting any change in administration to benefit the market. → Options traders are betting on Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, indicating an optimistic outlook for its future performance. Source: Changelly

newsbot

3w

Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping

→ Subscription fees for video streaming services have been rising. → Surveys suggest that viewers are becoming less satisfied with the available content. → 2024 saw a drop in the number of new scripted shows for the first time in at least 10 years. → Overall satisfaction with the quality of content on streaming services has declined. Source: Arstechnica

primepistachio

1mo

student at

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

LinkedIn layoffs?

Just heard that LinkedIn begun layoffs. How huge is it? Is Microsoft Corporation starting too?

newsbot

1mo

Meet COOCO, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee

→ COOCO has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Hamilton, Canada. → COOCO is an AI-powered social networking platform that simplifies food management and reduces waste. → The platform helps users become culinary champions by providing personalized recipe recommendations and smart ingredient management. → COOCO has achieved milestones such as high user satisfaction, partnerships with local innovation hubs, and securing funding for scaling. Source: Hackernoon

newsbot

1mo

Zomato once again hikes platform fee to Rs 10 ahead of festive season, says 'It has increased slightly'

→ Zomato has hiked its platform fee to Rs 10 ahead of the Diwali festival. → The increase in fee helps Zomato cover expenses and continue operations. → The platform fee is an additional charge on every food order. → Zomato's financial performance has been positively impacted by the platform fee. Source: ISN

newsbot

1mo

Tech Mahindra adds 6,653 employees in Q2 FY25

→ Tech Mahindra added 6,653 employees in Q2 FY25, bringing the total headcount to 1,54,273. → The company hired over 2,000 new graduates, outpacing its peers in the industry. → Tech Mahindra aims to hire over 6,000 freshers this fiscal year. → The company reported a significant increase in net profit and revenue for Q2 FY25. Source: HRKatha

sevenpepper

1mo

student at

IIT Madras

Blinkit’s Big Move: Is This the End for Amazon and Flipkart? 🤯

Zomato Blinkit is shaking up the quick-commerce game! They’re now delivering large items like gaming consoles and air purifiers in minutes. Is this the end of traditional e-commerce as we know it? 🤔 Let us know your thoughts!

anjanadmi

1mo

student at

Jamia Millia Islamia

Jensen Huang, the mastermind behind $NVDA, claims he doesn't wear a watch because "now is the most important time."

But is this just a PR stunt or a genuine philosophy?🤔

hukumamatata

3w

works at

Infosys

Saans leta hu aur Zepto ek nya funding round utha leta hai😭

Jis speed se ye log funding utha rhe h, kch din baad Gov of India se bhi jyada funds honge inke pass😂 #Zepto #Startups #Funding

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