Workwise with Naukri

The constant buzz of high-rise offices, the never-ending to-do lists, and the relentless pursuit of success – it's a world where busyness is worn as a badge of honor, but deep down, you yearn for more. While ambition and hard work are important, the detrimental effects of an excessive hustle mentality are often overlooked. In this episode of Workwise, Pawan Bhatia, Founder, GenWE, a social imp...

From societal expectations to unconscious biases, are women being pulled down from taking leadership roles? After all, a recent Economic Times study reveals that only 1 out of 10 working women make it to leadership positions. With Sowmya Santhosh, CHRO, Citiustech, we discuss why this inequality exists in current times; how can employers ensure that young female professionals find their footing in...

In this episode, our host Mehar Sindhu Batra is joined by Dr. Sriharsha Achar, CHRO, Star Health, & Allied Insurance, and explores the unique characteristics of GenZ talent and the strategies that managers should employ to effectively lead and engage this new generation of professionals.  Workwise with Naukri is a podcast from Naukri.com and produced by LeverageX Media.

Startups are not new to Indians anymore but unlocking success at startups may not come naturally to many… Wouldn’t it be great to know how to ace your career in this fast-paced startup ecosystem? Is there a ready reckoner that we can lean on? Hosted by Mehar Sindhu Batra, in this episode of Workwise with Naukri.com we delve deeper into this subject and speak to the CHROs of the country’s top start...

Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIMwCVFruY8 Do you know that 40% of self-made millionaire entrepreneurs globally are dyslexic? Surprised right? Isn’t it a far cry from the Darsheel Safari imagery that we carry of Dyslexia from Taare Zameen Par?  In today’s special episode of Workwise with Naukri we will look at breaking some stereotypes surrounding neurodiversity at...

In a constantly evolving job market, it's important to stay ahead of the game. In this episode of workwise, Nikhil Arora, MD, and VP, of GoDaddy, offers a unique perspective on navigating potential layoffs, developing new skills, mental fitness, and maintaining a competitive edge in the corporate world. Workwise with Naukri is a podcast from Naukri.com and produced by  LeverageX Media.

Networking can come across as an intimidating term. We’ve always heard that networking can accelerate growth but meeting and talking to new people is not only scary but when done with a professional agenda can also get uncomfortable! So, what to do? How can we master the art of networking without breaking a sweat? Mehar Sindhu Batra explores this and more with Strategic Business Networking Coach,...

The word feedback scares most of us. Let’s be honest, whenever we hear this term we usually associate it with pointing out mistakes or criticism. But, can we limit the feedback into a negative bracket or there are other advantages to it? How feedback aids our professional growth and what are the factors we should keep in mind while receiving and giving feedback ? In this episode of workwise, our h...

Ask any professional and they will tell you that career breaks are a dreaded phenomenon in a corporate setup. But why is that? Sometime, a career break is inevitable and should that necessarily mean a career bump? In this episode, we speak to Ashwini Gangal, ex-managing editor of afaqs! who is now on a career break by choice. We also get in touch with Khushboo Sharma, a seasoned talent expert. Wor...

"My workspace is so toxic!” "That company has such a toxic work environment”  “I can’t believe I survived in that toxic office for so long…” – Some statements that we’ve heard, read and even said! But what is this toxic work culture? And how to navigate our way around it? Should one fight it out or better to simply fly away to greener pastures? Well, in this episode of our podcast, we put...

Congratulations, you got the job! Excited? Relieved? Proud? But how much do you really know about this new job? About the work culture... growth prospects... your manager's way of working? So before you reply to accept, take a minute to re-read and investigate the offer letter on factors you need to keep in mind before you say I do! In this episode, let's discuss this with our host Mehar S...

What do you think of career transitions? Is it like taking a hit in your career progression to live your dream or do what you like? What do recruiters think about it? Is career transition seen as a sign of confusion or one is appreciated for following their heart? Let’s delve deeper and find some answers… Our host Divas Gupta explores this subject with the help of Siddharth Banerjee who is the Man...

You get a job of your choice - and bam! The recruiter asks you to decide your worth - your CTC! And then you’re suddenly sweating, going numb and don’t say a thing… Sounds familiar? Have you had this predicament? Well, let’s get to the bottom of this in the latest episode of Workwise with Naukri – Is CTC negotiation with recruiters a losing battle? Or is there a way to get your way? Our host Mehar...

Relationships occupy a crucial space in everyone’s life but what about the one that is critical to the career? The one that we share with our managers – do we know how to navigate the inevitable ups and downs in this relationship? In this episode we try to figure out how to manage our manager. What can we do and say to better strengthen our bond with our bosses to ensure success in career and most...

How to know when is the time to leave? What are the signs that we keep ignoring until we cannot any longer? In this episode we mull over the question – when it’s time to go? Jobbers across the globe are not new to the job switch phenomena and different motivations drive their move. However, are there any red flags that we can see from a distance; indicating, nudging, and signaling us to start our...

Bosses have been villainized since time immemorial and not many people like their bosses. But why is that? Have employees been too critical in evaluating their bosses or are bosses simply not doing enough? Could it be that bosses are often misunderstood or maybe their efforts are half-hearted… In this episode we put bosses in the spotlight and hear their side of the story. Is being a boss a thankl...

In the first episode, we address the predicament that laces every jobbers’ mind when starting afresh in a new firm and most often than not one avoids asking the pertinent question – How to tackle the first 60-day anxiety at the workplace? But what is stopping them? Is accepting anxiety a sign of weakness? Or is it social conditioning which tells them that it is ‘normal’ to feel a bit jittery in th...

We spend about 60% of our conscious time at work. That’s a lot, isn’t it! Wouldn’t it be nice to have it wisely sorted and addressed? 60% of your life made wiser?? Awesome, Right? Well, here we are! Workwise with Naukri is your companion for making work wiser. We bring you conversations and insights that help you work wise by figuring things out quicker and taking the right decisions in your caree...