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.

Ola Electric launches digital twin platform powered by NVIDIA Omniverse

The Ola Digital Twin platform facilitates the planning of Ola Electric's manufacturing facilities, optimizing equipment layouts and accelerating product development lifecycles. It employs advanced simulations and IoT integrations to improve operational efficiency.

The Ola Digital Twin Platform aims to revolutionize manufacturing efficiency, achieving a 20% faster time to market for electric vehicle production.

Apple expands retail presence in India with plans to hire 400 employees for new stores

iPhone maker gears up for major retail expansion in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai; aims to capitalize on India's growing smartphone market and robust sales of non-smartphone products.

iPhone maker gears up for major retail expansion in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai; aims to capitalize on India’s growing smartphone market and robust sales of non-smartphone products.

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.

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.