WPP employees rally against four-day office return mandate

The employees, who represent some of the 114,000 staff under the WPP umbrella, have launched a petition urging CEO Mark Read to revoke the policy—an initiative that has already garnered over 11,000 signatures in four days.

The signatories contend that inflexible office policies can exact a mental and social toll on employees, pointing to a wealth of resources that question the productivity and engagement benefits of strictly enforced in-office schedules.

Hina Nagarajan: All you need to know about Diageo India leader steering global growth with vision and purpose

A Delhi University graduate with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Hina Nagarajan's track record includes building high-growth businesses in India, China, Southeast Asia, and Africa, particularly in food & beverage, health & hygiene, beauty, nutrition, and home décor segments.

A trailblazing business leader, Hina Nagarajan transitions from her successful tenure at Diageo India to Diageo’s Global Executive Committee, leaving behind a robust legacy of transformative leadership and innovation.

Burnout or brilliance? Why the 90-hour week work debate is about more than just work hours in adland

Perhaps it’s time for the ad world to rethink its obsession with time. As Jason Menezes, Founding Partner & Business Head, Motley puts it, ""The brilliance of a diamond lies in its clarity, not in how long it was mined."(Representational image via Unsplash)

Experts weight in on why the controversial 90-hour week debate seems to be far from being about numbers.

UK magazine COO criticizes Indian hiring practices: Candidate rejected for pursuing passions

Singh recalled how a promising marketing candidate in India was rejected by his boss. The reason? The candidate listed running marathons and playing guitar on his CV.

Parminder Singh, COO of Tatler Asia, recounted how a promising marketing candidate in India was rejected by his boss due to his active hobbies: running marathons and playing guitar.

10 technological innovations that will redefine Maha Kumbh 2025

The epic convergence of faith, culture and tradition that occurs every 12 years — officially kicked off on January 13 and will run through February 26, 2025.

From underwater drones to AI-enabled cameras, Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to redefine the world’s largest religious gathering, blending tradition with technology. Here’s a roundup of the top cutting-edge tech that is expected to transform this grand event beyond bounds.