NHRDN - HR Bandit

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  • 45: 045 - 2026 Predictions

    It’s that time again — prediction season on HR Bandit! 🔮 
    Ankita and Apoorva are back to see how their 2025 forecasts held up—and to find out whether they managed to top their 2024 prediction rate.

    From bold bets to unexpected misses, the duo dives into what actually happened and what they’re calling for 2026. Spoiler alert: not everything on the list is about AI!

    Tune in for fresh insights, laughter, and a few surprises as HR Bandit kicks off a brand-new season.

    LeanIn and McKinsey’s 2025 women in the workplace report 
    Glassdoor’s word of the year, Fatigue 
    Rise of incivility at the workplace
    Talent Neuron’s workforce planning report 
    Bright Horizons 2025 Education Index
    PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/12/22/8-ai-agents-every-hr-leader-needs-to-know-in-2026/
    A Quartz 2026 report on managers and AI 
    McLean & Company 2026 HR Trends Report
    2025 Edelman Trust Barometer 

    29 min
  • 44: 044 - Microsoft’s Trusted Tech Review, increasing retirement ages and Netflix’s keeper test
    Join us (Ankita and Apoorva) as we cover the top work news from the month of November. Let's just say the world of work does not show any signs of quietly winding down. 

    If anything, it’s churning faster than we can keep up. This month we’re unpacking three stories that raise important questions about trust, leadership decisions, and how careers are being reshaped in real time. 

    From Microsoft’s recently launched Trusted Technology Review to Singapore’s increasing retirement age to Netflix’s keeper test, this episode covers it all. 

    Also stay tuned as we chat about alternate skills we might pick up in 2026 as AI threatens our current ones and Target’s 10-4 rule. 

    And before we wrap up for the year - we hope you take some well deserved time off to celebrate the wins from 2025 and we will see you in 2026!! Happy Holidays!! 
    21 min
  • 43: 043 - Two CEOs, MS Team's new feature and Creative Destruction
    The corporate world serves up fresh surprises as 2025 winds down to its final months. "If the society is not willing to destroy, it cannot create." 

    In this episode of HR Bandit, Ankita and Apoorva explore how this Nobel Prize-winning philosophy is reshaping our world of work. From Spotify deciding that "one CEO isn't enough" with their controversial dual-CEO announcement, to Microsoft Teams' new feature that feels like "a digital version of peeking over their cubicle wall,"
    October served up fascinating developments in workplace evolution. 

    Join us as we unpack why some founders are choosing two successors instead of one, debate whether "visibility equals productivity," and explore why your life might be better than Queen Victoria's. 

    Plus, catch updates on JP Morgan's custom-scented headquarters and Meta's revolving door of AI talent. Remember: "technology doesn't define culture — it exposes it."
    19 min
  • 42: 042 - Workslop, Workweeks, and CEO Woes
    Join Apoorva and Ankita in yet another fascinating episode of HR Bandit as they tackle September’s top workplace headlines shaping the future of work. 

    First, explore the rise of “AI workslop” — how low-quality AI-generated output might be quietly undermining productivity and what HR can do to promote smart AI use. 

    Next, navigate the evolving landscape of the working week, as Microsoft mandates three days in office, Spain rejects the four-day week, and Silicon Valley experiments with a taxing six-day schedule amid job market uncertainties. 

    Finally, get the scoop on Blind's CEO survey revealing nearly half of employees think their CEOs deserve performance improvement plans — featuring figures like Satya Nadella and Cristiano Amon. 

    Plus, don’t miss quick hits on profit-sharing at Hyundai, Ben & Jerry’s board changes, and a trailblazing remote work policy for new moms at Swiggy. Whether you’re an HR pro or workplace watcher, this episode delivers sharp analysis, real-world stories, and signature HR Bandit wit. Tune in for an essential reality check on work today!

    AI work slop
    Swiggy just gave working moms 1 full year of WFH after maternity leave.
    Microsoft back to 3 days in office 
    Spain rejects 4-day work week
    Blind CEO survey 
    6 day work weeks in Silicon Valley
    Ben & Jerry founder resigns
    Hyundai’s profit sharing
    19 min
  • 41: 041 - Hard Tech Era, Protest Backlash, and Vanishing Managers
    Join Ankita and Apoorva as they unpack the top three events that rocked the workplace this August! 

    First, dive into Silicon Valley's dramatic transformation into the 'hard-tech era,' where kombucha taps are out and GPU chips are in. In what might be this episode's most quotable moment (thanks, ChatGPT!), discover why companies risk becoming "technically strong but socially brittle" in this new landscape that signals a broader 'employee experience recession.'

    Then, explore the growing tension between corporate interests and employee activism as Microsoft makes headlines for controversial staff terminations. Plus, unravel the latest management revolution sweeping through Corporate America, where companies are slashing middle management by up to 35% - but at what cost?

    Stick around for our hosts' signature "three more" segment featuring fascinating updates from a Himalayan digital nomad hub, Meta's surprising AI hiring freeze, and one company's bold bet on workplace perks while others strip them away.

    Whether you're an HR professional navigating these changes or a curious observer of workplace evolution, this episode delivers sharp insights with HR Bandit's trademark blend of analysis and wit. Tune in for a reality check on where work is headed! 🏢🔄✨

    Hard Tech Era & more 
    Microsoft Firings
    Google manager slashes 
    Digital nomad hub
    Meta’s AI hiring freeze 
    Myntra Perks 
    19 min
  • 40: 040 - Moonlighting, GenAI (again) and windsurf’s acquisition
    July has been a blockbuster month! 

    Soham Parekh made news by holding four tech jobs at once, Microsoft made GenAI mandatory for promotions, and Windsurf made some highly unpopular moves. If that wasn’t enough, superintelligence took over as the latest buzzword, and some more. Tune into our July episode to catch up on all of the news from the world of work and a slight insight into how the two hosts celebrated summer. 

    Soham Parekh’s hustles 
    Microsoft’s AI memo 
    Goldman Asks Analysts to Swear They Haven’t Lined Up Private Equity Jobs
    Windsurf sets dangerous precedent
    Dell’s fall in employee satisfaction  
    HUL gets first woman CEO 
    Quiet cracking 
    22 min
  • 39: 039 - The HR Pivot: Three Forces Reshaping Work As We Know It
    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 
    22 min
  • 38: 038 - Work Trends Index, diversity, employee uprisings and our fourth anniversary
    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 
    23 min
  • 37: 037 - More about DEI, layoffs and hiring AI experts to do nothing
    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.
    17 min
  • 36: 036 - Kya Chal Raha Hai, Corporate Espionage & shorter work days
    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 
    20 min

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Join Ankita a.k.a the HR Bandit for a fun-filled conversation on what’s happening around the world and its impact on how we work. News, events, research, crazy ideas, and work experiments – this podcast covers it all.