AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypseA Hangzhou court has set a precedent, ruling that companies cannot use AI automation as a blanket justification for firing workers. The dec...
02 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
The Salary Review That Never Comes: Why Delayed Pay Benchmarking Feels Like a Quiet Red Flag at WorkOrganizations very often delay salary benchmarking, causing employee uncertainty. This practice leads to pay discrepancies and impacts trus...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
They Say “Don’t Talk About Salary” at Work: So Why Does the Law Say You Can?Employees often face workplace pressure not to discuss salaries. This practice, known as informational asymmetry, can erode trust and job s...
20 Mar, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Employee finds he is the lowest-paid member of his team. Netizens advice: ‘Focus on your work…’A new employee discovered he was earning significantly less than his teammates, sparking a discussion on salary disparities. Users shared s...
25 Oct, 2025, 07.16 PM IST
Big growth, bigger gaps: India's uneven pay storyDespite India's rising GDP per capita between 2017 and 2024, income inequality in the labor market persists. While median incomes increased...
27 Apr, 2025, 11.42 PM IST
Why location matters in gauging the precise trends of social and economic inequalityInequality that exists across location sub-categories is cumulative in nature. On a range of parameters, metros and boom towns are ahead of...
02 Feb, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
Five reasons why following passion is not right for youFollowing one's passion does not necessarily lead to fulfillment, but is one of the most powerful cultural forces perpetuating overwork. Pr...
05 Jul, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
Not a fair deal: Gender inequality increased in media during pandemic, says IFJ surveyThe Covid-19 crisis had a negative impact on women's salaries as well as on their work responsibilities, career advancement and private lif...
23 Jul, 2020, 06.09 PM IST
The rhetoric of inequality: It's poverty and lack of opportunity that we need to obsess about moreI have always believed that it is none of my business how much the Ambanis earn as long as they create lots of jobs, pay their taxes and pr...
24 Feb, 2016, 01.11 PM IST
90% employees complain about salary disparity: SurveyIndia Inc is being blamed for playing favourites when it comes to pay packages, as 90 per cent of employees feel there is no pay parity.
07 Sep, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
90 per cent employees feel there is no pay parity in organisations for same role: JobBuzz surveyDespite all the talk about pay-for-performance, India Inc. is being blamed for playing favorites when it comes to pay parity at same level.
07 Sep, 2015, 03.30 PM IST
Checking income inequality key to fighting poverty in India: ReportAccording to the report, India could end extreme poverty for 90 million people by 2019 if income inequality was reduced.
31 Oct, 2014, 08.06 PM IST
Restore standard deduction for the salaried, pillar of the state’s tax effortsAt one level, it might seem illogical for this paper to argue the case for restoration of standard deduction for salaried employees.
11 Feb, 2013, 10.09 AM IST
Why India Inc's CEOs are overpaid and will it changeExperts almost universally expect the gap to reduce as the talent pool in India becomes more robust and the phase of volatile growth settle...
01 Jul, 2012, 07.02 PM IST
- What influences an employee's decision to leave?
The million-dollar question is: If ‘money’ isn’t everything, then what is it that influences an employee’s decision to leave? India Inc's h...
28 May, 2008, 09.13 PM IST