GenZ Explainer: What is ‘Presenteeism’ and how to manage it?

Studies indicate that the loss in productivity from presenteeism may be up to three times higher than absenteeism, making it a silent threat to organizational growth. (Image source: Unsplash)

As employees return to offices, presenteeism—being physically present but mentally disengaged—is emerging as a major challenge. Here’s why it’s costing businesses and how leaders can address it.

TCS unveils NVIDIA Business Unit to drive AI adoption across industries

The collaboration also marks TCS’ commitment to advancing the next wave of AI innovations, particularly through digital twin technologies that simulate real-world environments in sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture.

The new division will utilize TCS’s global centers of excellence and investments in the NVIDIA AI platform, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise and NVIDIA Omniverse. It will provide tailored solutions for the manufacturing, BFSI, telecom, retail, and automotive sectors, supported by skilled professionals.

Former WPP deal-maker Lance Maerov joins Canaccord Genuity as it expands M&A practice

Lance Maerov, who departed WPP in December after more than two decades with the company, will join Canaccord Genuity's technology, media, marketing, and information M&A practice. (Image source: LinkedIn)

The Canadian investment bank is bolstering its advertising and media mergers and acquisitions team, signalling a potential uptick in agency sector deal-making.

Swiggy rolls out hygiene-focused ‘Swiggy Seal’ initiative to elevate food safety standards

Users will be able to continue accessing Instamart's 10-minute deliveries of nearly 50,000 products through the unified Swiggy app or opt for the dedicated Instamart app for faster access and a more streamlined experience.

Based on over seven million customer reviews, Swiggy’s new program aims to empower restaurants with hygiene improvements and boost food safety across 650 cities by November.

Delhi metro cancer awareness ad sparks outrage for referring to breasts as ‘oranges’

The poster, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, features AI-generated women holding oranges with the caption urging women to "check your oranges once a month" for early detection of lumps.

YouWeCan Foundation’s campaign faces backlash for its choice of language, raising concerns about sensitivity in breast cancer awareness messaging.

5 founders championing mental health: Conversations and strategic investments

74 percent of experienced entrepreneurs (6+ years) report high wellness, compared to just 57 percent of early-stage founders (Unsplash)

As mental health awareness continues to grow, several Indian founders are not only sharing their personal journeys but also backing ventures in the mental wellness space. Here’s a look at the key industry leaders aiming to improve mental health and wellness.