Culture & Experience

For decades, the five-day (sometimes six) grind has been considered sacred, a symbol of productivity and dedication. But somewhere between burnout reports and “Sunday scaries,” organizations began asking a daring question: What if less work time could actually mean more commitment? | Written by Riya Malhotra Welcome to the 4-day workweek revolution, where productivity doesn’t shrink, loyalty doesn’t waver, and employees are, quite literally, happier to show up. Rethinking “Fu

Creator and Chief Facilitator at The Clarity Game, Samir Geepee shares how psychological safety transforms silence into trust, innovation, and sustained team performance. Note: The situations described here happened in actual workplaces. Names and details have been changed. | Written by Samir Geepee The conference room was silent. Too silent. Ahmed glanced around the table at his tech team. Eight faces stared at laptops, nodding politely, saying nothing. He had just asked if

| Written by   Hind Lagraich , Group HR Director, Omorfia Group Participants of the Omorfia Rise Programme in the Philippines highlight the lively spirit of the youth from SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas. In HR, we often talk about purpose as if it lives inside strategies, frameworks, and presentations. We discuss inclusion. Employability. Social mobility. Belonging. That language matters because it helps us build systems and set direction. But every now and then, I’m remin

In HR, we often talk about purpose as if it lives inside strategies, frameworks, and presentations. We discuss inclusion. Employability. Social mobility. Belonging. That language matters because it helps us build systems and set direction. But every now and then, I’m reminded that purpose is not something we manage. It is something we witness. Moments like these reconnect me with why I chose a career in HR in the first place. Beyond processes and structures, our profession is