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Ola under fire again: employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture
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3m ago
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Ola's AI division, Krutrim, is under scrutiny following the suicide of a 25-year-old software engineer, raising concerns about toxic work culture. Reports suggest the employee was overworked, and Ola has previously faced criticism for its hostile environment and aggressive leadership style. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal's management approach has been likened to Elon Musk's, with high expectations and demanding work conditions. Despite backlash, Aggarwal remains unapologetic, emphasizing intense and aggressive work culture.
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Social media abuzz about toxic work culture at Ola Krutrim after employee’s ‘suicide’
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Reports have emerged on social media about a toxic work environment at Ola's AI subsidiary, Krutrim, following the suicide of Nikhil Somwanshi, a machine learning engineer. Allegations include immense work pressure before his death. Ola stated Somwanshi was on extended personal leave and expressed support for his family. Concerns about management and frequent exits have been noted. The company remains in contact with authorities, yet specific queries about culture remain unanswered.
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Zepto CEO sparks work-life balance debate amid toxic work culture allegations
Economic Times
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9m ago
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The CEO of Zepto, Aadit Palicha, has commented on the debate surrounding work-life balance on Indian social media. In an ironic statement, he expressed support for work-life balance, even though there have been allegations of a toxic work culture at Zepto requiring long hours from employees. Other corporate leaders, such as Rishad Premji of Wipro, emphasize the importance of work-life balance and the need for individuals to define it for themselves. However, Narayan Murthy of Infosys sparked controversy by suggesting that young professionals should work 70-hour weeks to improve living standards in India, which drew criticism over potential burnout and a lack of work-life balance.
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Zepto charges more to users with phones costing above ₹30,000: Employee
Inshorts
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9m ago
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A person claiming to be a Zepto employee posted on Reddit, "There are a lot of dark patterns in the app to extract money from customers, including charging more for customers with phones more than ₹30,000." The employee added, "Customer data is profiled and security is really bad." The employee also said Zepto has the "most toxic work culture".
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Zepto CEO Aadit responds to viral post about his company's 'toxic work culture'
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9m ago
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Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responded to the viral Reddit post by an employee about Zepto's alleged "toxic work culture". "I have nothing against work-life balance. In fact, I recommend it to all our competitors...FYI, not my quote - read it from an interview of Daksh Gupta," Aadit posted on X. Notably, Greptile's CEO Daksh Gupta has defended 84-hour work week.
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Longtime Amazon employee criticises tech giant's work culture in retirement reflection - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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A longtime Amazon employee, upon retirement, criticized the company's shift from its "Day 1" philosophy to a "Day 2" mentality, characterized by stringent return-to-office policies and a competitive environment influenced by performance improvement plans. This has purportedly created fear of termination and a toxic work culture. The employee also noted leadership instability, which has affected staff morale, and highlighted Amazon's current layoffs echoing trends among major tech firms.
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Ola Electric scooter fire being investigated in southern Kerala
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
An Ola Electric scooter caught fire in southern Kerala, and the incident is currently under investigation. This fresh incident adds to concerns over the safety of electric scooters. Authorities are examining the case to determine the cause of the fire and ensure the safety of electric vehicles on the roads. This is the second known incident of an Ola S1 range scooter catching fire. Investigations are on into the incident in Nedumangad in Kerala.
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Deepinder Goyal faces fire over NYE 'War Room' post
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1y ago
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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal faced backlash for sharing a post about Zomato's "War Room" on New Year's Eve. Netizens criticized him for not acknowledging the delivery partners and for promoting a toxic work culture. Some users argued that this behavior sets a bad precedent for entrepreneurs and senior leaders. In contrast, a screenshot of a notification from European grocery delivery platform Getir that stated operations would pause on New Year’s Eve sparked a discussion about the superior work culture in Europe.
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‘Came to work or enjoy with your boyfriend?’: Bengaluru intern recounts shocking sexist remarks by startup CEO
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
A UX designer shared her troubling experience at a Bengaluru startup, revealing a toxic work culture marked by public humiliation and gender-based harassment. Despite joining as an enthusiastic intern, she faced constant sexist remarks and aggression from the CEO, which was directed only at female employees. The distressing environment continued until she finally left, highlighting the importance of not enduring toxic workplaces and encouraging others to not stay in harmful situations.
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Zepto CHRO departs following 'toxic work culture' accusations
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8m ago
Medial
Zepto's Chief Human Resources Officer, Martin Dinesh Gomez, has left the company after just 11 months. Zepto's Chief Brand Officer, Chandan Mendiratta, has taken on additional responsibilities as Chief Culture Officer to oversee HR operations. This development follows Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha's post on work-life balance amidst rumors of a toxic work culture at the startup. Zepto recently raised $350 million in funding and has plans to expand its Cafe vertical to major cities. Additionally, competition in the quick commerce space is intensifying with new entrants like Amazon's Tez.
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Work-life imbalance: After buying remnants of Windsurf, Cognition lays off 30, tells rest to work long hours - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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24d ago
Medial
After acquiring Windsurf, AI startup Cognition laid off 30 employees and imposed an intense work culture on the remaining staff, requiring six days and 80 hours of work weekly. CEO Scott Wu acknowledged the extreme demands, noting it's not for everyone but is crucial for the company’s goals. The move sparked debate about work-life balance and hustle culture in tech. Despite criticism, some supported the stance, comparing startups to rigorous environments requiring strong cultural fit.
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