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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"When I arrived at Comex, there were 0 women: I said that the atmosphere was too testosterone-laden for my taste"

Eric Maumy, president of the APRIL group, discusses his efforts to improve gender diversity and the company culture at APRIL's new headquarters in France.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Went to watch Dhurandhar-2, started working on the laptop in the theater... Video

A viral video of a woman working on her laptop during a screening of 'Dhurandhar 2' has sparked discussions about corporate work culture and pressure.

Mar 22 • 03:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Corporate Obsession: The Trap of High Performance

The article discusses the corporate obsession with high performance, emphasizing how it can lead to unhealthy organizations and teams that may not learn in the long run.

Mar 21 • 09:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Corporate Obsession: The Trap of High Performance

The article discusses the corporate obsession with high performance, highlighting how it has transformed from a measure of performance into a moral identity within organizations.

Mar 21 • 08:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"No Exit": Trzebież in the Corporate Forest

The article discusses the situation in Trzebież, Poland, against a backdrop of corporate influence and development.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Happiness for Growth: The Impact of Well-Being on Companies is Here to Stay

The article discusses the shift in corporate culture towards prioritizing employee happiness and well-being as a crucial factor for business growth and sustainability.

Mar 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Female leadership and belonging: when diversity stops being a topic and becomes culture

The article discusses the challenges of female leadership and diversity in Brazil's corporate sector amidst a changing global context on diversity and inclusion.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The common man who starred in a comedy without knowing that his life was fiction: "You have to be very narcissistic to think that everything is created for you"

A man unknowingly participates in a scripted reality show, revealing the absurdity of corporate culture and personal accountability.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Salary Transparency: The Unanticipated Side Effects that Netflix Did Not Foresee

Netflix has decided to reverse its policy on salary transparency due to unforeseen negative consequences.

Mar 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A company made employees crawl for not meeting targets

A restaurant company in Jilin, China, forced employees, including managers, to crawl during a year-end gala as punishment for failing to meet targets, according to a viral video.

Mar 17 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bonuses in China. The company head put 180 million on the tables, employees took as much as they wanted

A company's head in China distributed 180 million in bonuses that employees could take freely.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

She was offered a 75% salary increase to stay after 4,000 layoffs - She felt 'shame' and quit

Naoko Takeda, a data specialist at Block, resigned after the company offered her a 75% salary increase and retention bonuses amid mass layoffs.

Mar 12 • 19:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Irresponsible Bunch!" Nidec's Pressure Causing Financial Misconduct

Nidec's founder, Shigenobu Nagamori, expressed frustration over performance management decisions leading to a culture of pressure and misconduct within the company.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Politics abroad isn’t about what you’re getting from the system – Canada-based Nigerian councillor, Owodunni

Ayo Owodunni, a Nigerian councillor in Canada, shares his experiences of adapting to the political and corporate cultures in Canada compared to Nigeria.

Mar 7 • 00:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

17 years in Airtel job, lost in a shock, neither PF nor gratuity received! Video goes viral

A viral video features a former Airtel employee claiming he worked for 17 years without receiving his provident fund or gratuity, sparking discussions on labor rights and corporate culture.

Mar 5 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Companies with paternity leave of up to 180 days adapt teams and schedules; see examples

Companies in Brazil are increasingly adopting longer paternity leave policies, with some offering up to 180 days, reflecting a shift in corporate culture towards supporting new fathers.

Mar 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why Did Nidec's Accounting Fraud Spread? Third-party Committee Says 'Need to Shed the Influence of Mr. Nagamori'

A third-party committee has revealed that accounting fraud at Nidec, a global motor manufacturer, was widespread due to pressure from its founder, Mr. Shigenobu Nagamori, prioritizing high performance targets over ethical practices.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Promotion That Haunts Many Employees. How to Escape the Trap of Ghost Growth?

The article discusses the challenges and expectations faced by employees in high-pressure work environments, particularly in the context of the finance sector.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

HR is not a confessional

The article critiques the transformation of Human Resources into a platform for grievances, blaming organizational culture and leadership for employee underperformance rather than addressing personal accountability.

Mar 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let’s go to sleep, Katherine

The article discusses the work-life balance changes in investment banking, highlighting a new policy that limits work hours and provides mandatory rest periods for employees.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Moment staff help themselves to piles of cash at £20m bonus party

Employees of a Chinese company received a generous cash bonus of £20 million during a lavish party.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jean-Louis Bourlanges and Jean-Dominique Senard: "Today, no one really knows who is responsible for what"

Jean-Louis Bourlanges and Jean-Dominique Senard discuss the culture of irresponsibility in both private and public sectors in their report for the Institut Montaigne.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

$26 million on the table - The bonus of a Chinese CEO with only one condition - Video

A Chinese CEO gave employees access to a staggering $26 million in cash as a bonus during a corporate party, with the only rule being to carry away as much as one could by hand.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Mysterious Announcement from a Controversial Company: Will Reveal Everything Today

A controversial Finnish company plans to address allegations regarding its production practices and corporate culture in a written clarification today.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn to manage passwords in your company with these 10 tips

This article provides ten essential tips for effectively managing passwords in a corporate environment to improve security.

Feb 25 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Psychology: 'Let's take that with us'

The article discusses how ambitious employees should leverage opportunities to speak up in corporate settings, despite the prevalence of jargon and meaningless buzzwords.

Feb 23 • 16:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Your company loves you

The article discusses how companies are addressing mental health issues by offering services like access to therapists and support for various personal challenges, all aimed at improving employee well-being.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’

The article critiques claims that AI will lead to a widespread adoption of four-day workweeks, arguing that such narratives may be overly optimistic and driven by corporate interests.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Jack Daniel's to Budweiser and Harley Davidson: Corporate USA Retreats from Green Constraints

US corporations are retracting from supporting green initiatives as backlash from conservative groups impacts sales and brand image.

Feb 18 • 05:52 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s companies cut back on year-end bonuses as profit margins narrow

In China, many companies are reducing or eliminating year-end bonuses due to declining profit margins, reflecting a significant shift in workplace culture from previous years.

Feb 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Johanna, 39, on life in the telecom cult: 'I was ready to die'

Johanna Wester shares her harrowing experiences working in a telecom company, detailing abusive practices she endured and her desire for success.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"He promised that everyone would become rich, as long as we followed his advice"

A telephone sales company in Stockholm developed into a cult-like workplace under its manager, who employed questionable methods for employee development.

Feb 13 • 04:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The employee at the center and 2026 - Bonus of 1,000 euros from CPO Greece for its workforce

CPO Greece is offering a €1,000 bonus to all its employees in 2026 as part of its commitment to recognizing their contributions to the company's success.

Feb 12 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super Bowl in Silicon Valley will be full of billionaires and celebrities

The Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, is set to showcase an array of corporate executives and celebrities, reflecting the unique culture of the region.

Feb 8 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fourlis Group: Strong social and athletic footprint in 4 countries by 2025

In 2025, the Fourlis Group confirmed its commitment to employee health and community service through extensive social and athletic initiatives across Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind 'Dilbert,' dies at 68

Scott Adams, known for his critique of corporate culture through the 'Dilbert' cartoon, has passed away at age 68 after battling metastatic prostate cancer.

Jan 13 • 17:00 UTC

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