Episodios

  • 39: 039 - The HR Pivot: Three Forces Reshaping Work As We Know It

    39: 039 - The HR Pivot: Three Forces Reshaping Work As We Know It
    Jul 7 2025
    This month, we're hitting pause on our regular format to tackle a burning question: Is HR at an inflection point? (Spoiler alert: Yes, and it's bigger than you think!)

    Join Ankita and Apoorva as they dive deep into three tectonic shifts reshaping the world of work - from the rise of nationalism affecting global talent strategies to Gen AI transforming entire departments, and the evolving relationship between employees and their work. Plus, catch the latest on Meta and OpenAI's talent war, where offers are reaching a jaw-dropping $100 million!

    Between summer plans and pasta dreams in Italy, your favorite hosts break down why HR professionals need to act now rather than wait for business commands. And yes, we still managed to squeeze in our signature rapid-fire news roundup!

    P.S: If you're reading this from your inbox while dealing with the "infinite workday" (we see you, Microsoft Work Trend Index), consider this your sign to plan that summer break!

    Moderna merges IT and HR department

    AI is doing 50% of work at Salesforce

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday
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    22 m
  • 38: 038 - Work Trends Index, diversity, employee uprisings and our fourth anniversary

    38: 038 - Work Trends Index, diversity, employee uprisings and our fourth anniversary
    Jun 4 2025
    Join hosts Ankita and Apoorva for a milestone celebration as HR Bandit turns four! In this packed anniversary episode, our dynamic duo dives into three game-changing workplace trends that are reshaping how we work.

    First up, get ready for an eye-opening discussion on Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index and the emergence of the 'Frontier Firm' - where AI isn't just a tool, but your next coworker! Then, we tackle the sobering reality of gender diversity in the workplace, unpacking McKinsey's "Women in the Workplace 2025" report. Finally, discover why employees are taking unprecedented stands against leadership, from Tesla to Coinbase.

    But that's not all! We're introducing a special new segment featuring heartwarming messages from our amazing listeners who've been part of our journey. Plus, catch a sneak peek of next month's deep dive into HR's pivotal inflection point.

    Whether you're an HR professional, leader, or just curious about the future of work, this anniversary special delivers the perfect blend of insights, analysis, and celebration. Grab your favorite drink and join the party! 🎧✨

    #HRBandit #WorkplaceTrends #HRPodcast #FutureOfWork"

    Microsoft Work Trend Index 2025
    Gender imbalance in entry level roles

    Tesla employees open letter
    Coinbase employees responsible for data leak Microsoft and Burberry Layoffs

    Workday Class Action
    Moderna merges tech and HR teams
    Ankita's blog
    Apoorva's blog
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    22 m
  • 37: 037 - More about DEI, layoffs and hiring AI experts to do nothing

    37: 037 - More about DEI, layoffs and hiring AI experts to do nothing
    Apr 30 2025
    April 2025 brought the heat, and HR Bandit is here for all of it. Harvard University throws down the gauntlet against federal pressure, refusing to back down on DEI initiatives despite billion-dollar consequences. Meanwhile, Microsoft's preparing to shake up the corporate ladder with middle management cuts that could reshape how we think about career growth. And in true tech giant fashion, Google's playing keeper with its AI talent – even if it means paying them to do nothing for a year.

    Join Ankita & Apoorva as they dissect these power moves and share the month's juiciest workplace tea, including a Deel spy confession, Gen Z's WFH streaming habits, and Google's hybrid work ultimatum. It's a month that proved the world of work is anything but boring, and your favorite HR bandits are here to make sense of it all.
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    17 m
  • 36: 036 - Kya Chal Raha Hai, Corporate Espionage & shorter work days

    36: 036 - Kya Chal Raha Hai, Corporate Espionage & shorter work days
    Apr 1 2025
    From quiet beginnings to explosive endings, March played out like a Hollywood thriller. This month served up a feast of workplace drama: Ola's CEO Bhavish Agarwal channeling his inner Elon Musk, a Rippling employee's bathroom lockdown saga, and American workers redefining the traditional workday. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they cover March’s top events from the world of work. From corporate espionage to changing workplace norms, this episode unpacks the stories that made March unforgettable.

    Corporate espionage
    Kya Chal Raha Hai
    Workers clocking out early
    Meta’s firing for confidentiality leak
    JP Morgan CEO remorseful for cursing
    Sergey Brin on working from an office
    Founderz x Microsoft AI Skills 4 Women course
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    19 m
  • 35: 035 - ELF Cosmetic’s campaign, too many layoffs and one CEO’s rant

    35: 035 - ELF Cosmetic’s campaign, too many layoffs and one CEO’s rant
    Mar 4 2025
    2025 is turning out to be quite the year. After a tumultuous January, February was just as eventful. Tune in as Ankita and Apoorva recap the top three events from the world of work and then some more. Elf Cosmetics turned heads with their DEI campaign, Meta rubbed a lot of employees the wrong way by laying off who they labelled as top performers and one CEO’s leaked audio clip on working from home went almost viral. Also - March happens to be the birthday month for one of the hosts and they have an ask. So settle in for the best one yet. We’re back!!

    ELF’s So Many Dicks campaign
    Meta’s culling of ‘low performers’
    JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s leaked audio slams WFH
    Gen Z has turned against taking middle management roles
    Hermes shares its success with employees
    LinkedIn 2025 workplace learning report
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    19 m
  • 34: 034 - Predicting 2025

    34: 034 - Predicting 2025
    Feb 12 2025
    We're back! After Apoorva's maternity leave and Ankita's "me-ternity" leave, HR Bandits returns with a special episode to grade our 2024 workplace predictions, unveil our crystal ball forecast for 2025, and analyze if the workplace landscape will maintain its course or face major disruptions.

    What's in store for the world of work in 2025?
    Listen in as we break down the trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead.

    🎙️ Share Your Thoughts:
    Do our predictions align with what you're seeing?
    What are your workplace predictions for 2025?
    Drop a comment or message - we'd love to hear from you!

    P.S. Stay tuned for our return to regular programming in our next episode!

    2024 Predictions episode
    https://blog.perceptyx.com/2024-perceptyx-benchmarks-finds-employee-engagement-back-to-normal-with-one-big-exception
    https://time.com/7209960/companies-rolling-back-dei/
    Gallup study on AI at the workplace
    https://universumglobal.com/resources/blog/figuring-out-skills-in-an-ai-world/
    Meta killing its IDE initiatives
    rise of incivility
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    26 m
  • 33: 033 - July 2024

    33: 033 - July 2024
    Jul 22 2024
    We are more than halfway through the year and halfway through summer. The world of work has not thrown as many surprises at us over the last month but enough to ensure that Greece’s six day work-week did not feature in our top three. With Foxconn keeping married women out from certain roles, a promotion recession and neurodiversity becoming a valuable qualification for some, July had enough to keep us busy.

    Join Ankita & Apoorva as they chat about what they’ve been up to along with the latest on work.
    And don’t forget to take a vacation before the summer is out!

    Greece 6-day work week: https://www.dw.com/en/greece-a-six-day-work-week-the-country-hopes-to-kick-start-economy-through-longer-hours/a-69421393?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb

    Foxconn    : https://www.reuters.com/investigates in/special-report/foxconn-apple-india-women/

    Promotion Recession: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-09/entry-level-workers-struggle-to-get-jobs-senior-staff-misses-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=linkedin?sref=QnKyEnuc

    Dry Promotions: https://hrme.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace/dry-promotions-a-sign-of-recognition-or-exploitation/109728482

    https://www.fastcompany.com/91139510/when-should-you-turn-down-a-promotion

    Neurodiversity: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-for-the-autistic-grow-beyond-tech-b4eee329?st=tzyuhny5pd1rpy1

    OpenAI: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-17/openai-dissolves-key-safety-team-after-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-s-exit

    Vacation Read: https://www.fastcompany.com/91146223/if-youre-struggling-to-find-focus-after-vacation-read-this
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    24 m
  • 32: 032 - It’s our Birthday!

    32: 032 - It’s our Birthday!
    Jun 6 2024
    You heard us singing "Happy Birthday," and now it's time for a very special occasion on HR Bandit! The tables have turned, as host Ankita takes an unexpected seat in the guest chair while Apoorva fires off a round of questions just for her.

    Listeners are in for a real treat as they uncover the backstory behind the podcast's mysterious "HR Bandit" name, discover who's the show’s dream guest, and get the exclusive scoop on our latest exciting launch.

    Tune in for answers, laughs, and a few delightful twists you won't want to miss in this can't-miss episode filled to the brim with birthday cheer!

    P.S: Also catch Ankita being way off with all timelines. It isn’t our 40th show yet. But soon!

    Episode with Tim Sackett: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/008-predicting-2022/id1569782493?i=1000549133949

    Show’s inspiration pods:
    TBOY: https://tboypod.com/
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    20 m