PERSPECTIVES: Quiet firing | Return-to-office pushback | The science of fair pay
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Another quarter draws to a close but the same questions remain on everybody's mind. How do we make work work?
In this edition of the People Matters LinkedIn newsletter Perspectives, we approach this question with deeper insights into why employees are pushing back on the return to office | the dangerous trend of 'quiet firing' | the science of fair pay | and a revaluation of the talent war in 2022. Plus, we look at LinkedIn's top 25 startups in India.
You can also catch these headlines and much more over on peoplematters.in.
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TOP STORY | THE RETURN-TO-WORK PUSHBACK: What it means for the future of work
Businesses across the world are struggling to reconcile teamwork and employee satisfaction -- with return-to-work mandates stirring up a hornet's nest for workers trying to reclaim a well-founded work-life balance. Ultimately, it's all about your employees' productivity and happiness. READ MORE | By Mastufa Ahmed
QUIET FIRING CAN BACKFIRE | How not to be part of the trend
Quiet quitting may be all over the media these days, but quiet firing is shaping up to be the more dangerous phenomenon. Quiet firing connotes how employers treating their staff so poorly that it pushes them to quit themselves, instead of bosses directly laying them off.
People Matters spoke to industry experts to find out what it takes for employees and employers alike not to be part of this trend. READ MORE | By Mamta Sharma
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THE SCIENCE OF FAIR PAY | Who pays workers better?
Two main factors typically influence fair pay: the market supply and demand for talent and employee needs. But the personal decisions of managers -- when assessing wages -- has also been found to impact pay.
One study revealed how, in a scenario where managers could keep part of the wage budget, some kept more for themselves instead of paying out higher wages to their workers. But one group proved to be more altruistic overall. READ MORE | By Alyssa Danielle Navarro
THE WAR FOR TALENT | What drives your people?
SPOILER ALERT! You might not know this but the human being you call employee has always been at the centre of your organisation's success. The talent war cannot be won by brute force or by building a new strategy. This war involves humans and all human beings are driven by specific needs. READ MORE | By Utkarsh Narang
BEST OF THE BEST | LinkedIn unveils Top 25 startups in India
Bengaluru re-affirms its status as the 'Silicon Valley of India' with 13 of the top 25 startups headquartered in the city. Some new names have also entered the list. Nirajita Banerjee , Managing Editor for LinkedIn News India, noted: "The Indian startup ecosystem displays great resilience as we continue to see the rise of new startups, with 68% of entrants on the list appearing for the first time. These startups are navigating the uncertain macro environment by optimising their businesses for sustainable growth and taking a more prudent approach towards scaling their business." READ MORE | By Ajinkya Salvi
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2yThank you, People Matters! Always a joy to share my thoughts and help make our organizations more human - at every step of the way.
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2yCongrats, Mastufa, Mamta, Alyssa and Ajinkya! Such a delightful read!