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Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development in one of the Rajya Sabha sessions said that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life and should not be considered a handicap hence specific policies for granting paid leave may not be necessary.
This sparked a big discussion. 
Supporters, including Kangana Ranaut, agreed, suggesting such leave might not be essential. Conversely, critics like K. Kavitha from BRS condemned the remarks as ignorant. 
In this episode of Workwise, we covered this discussion with  Kalpana Sachdeva and Souniya Khurana. Kalpana is the Regional HR Director for Asia at Unique Logistics International and Souniya is the Co-founder & CEO of an award-winning new-age media and creative content company WYN Studio.

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NR Narayan Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, suggested that the youth of the country should work 70 hours a week for India's development and this sparked a big discussion. In today's world, where the emphasis is on smart working and tools like GPT are streamlining tasks, reducing work hours, and encouraging individuals to use their time for upskilling, the question arises: does a 70-hour workweek align with the current discourse on efficiency, work-life balance, and professional advancement?
To delve deeper, we spoke with Rajneesh Singh, CEO of Simpli Group, to explore the feasibility, benefits, and drawbacks of such an intensive work schedule.

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We have all celebrated milestones in our career journeys and also waded through rough waters but it takes only an email to define that SINKING feeling when you lose the sense of everything that you have built in your career.
An email that says "You are being laid off!"
With the anxiety and uncertainty the biggest and the most relevant question that takes up space is "What do I do next?"
To answer many such questions we interviewed  Sonica Aron, serving as the CEO of the HR consulting firm MarchingSheep. Boasting a twenty-year plus experience in Human Resources, Sonica has contributed her skills to renowned organizations such as Phillips, Vodafone, and PepsiCo.

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So, you've nailed all the previous rounds, and now you're at the final stop – the interview! What should be your game plan?
Sure, you could focus on your communication skills, practicing common questions, etc, and while all this matters, is it enough to make you stand out?
Hence, in this episode, we spill the beans on how you can ace a job interview with Saurabh Deep Singla, the Chief HR Officer at UpGrad.

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Office politics is something we've all experienced, and sometimes it can be tough to deal with.  People don't always agree, and there are clashes, making you wonder if the arguments are genuine or if there's a hidden reason.
On another note, many of these disagreements are just based on our perceptions and could have been avoided through better communication. 
Hence, in this episode, we decoded the dynamics of office politics and how can you navigate through it with Geetanjali Pandit, an award-winning and bestselling author, columnist, and a TEDx and global keynote speaker. 

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When it comes to AI one big question that everyone asks is - will AI steal our job? Using AI might make people worry about losing jobs, but it also offers lots of chances for those who have the right skills.
It's a situation where you either elevate the quality of your work through AI, or AI steps in to perform your job.
Hence in this episode of Workwise, we discussed how can AI secure your job? with Ajay Yadav, Co-founder of Simplified –a comprehensive marketing software that combines content creation, collaboration, and publishing tools into one application. 

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Achieving a promotion is a significant milestone in one's professional journey, but it's a challenging feat. Despite navigating through the process and working on skills, and the quality of work, many still find themselves asking, "Why didn't I get promoted?" To shed light on this, we interviewed Neelima Chakara, an Executive Coach at PurposeLadder, to discuss how you can crack the promotion code. 

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Ghosting is familiar; it's happened to us multiple times, and it's hurtful. The worst is when recruiters do it during tough job hunting. Not hearing back makes you doubt yourself and can be infuriating. 
Well, we can't control recruiters, but we can control our reaction. So, what should one do when ghosted by a recruiter?
To provide insights, we spoke with Vikas Dua, Head of People at Weber Shandwick, a TEDx speaker, and author of HR in My Heart.

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According to the Economic Times, in 2022, a third of departing employees attributed their exits to insufficient work-life balance and flexibility. But is achieving work-life balance truly feasible in this competitive world? In this episode of Workwise, we spoke with Sandhya Mathur, CEO of Inward Focus, delving into the feasibility, methods, and importance of work-life balance.

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Designing a resume can feel intimidating, and this sentiment is completely understandable. After all, your resume is the gateway to securing an interview at your dream company, and it involves a multitude of details to think about.
Furthermore, the abundance of information available can leave you pondering how to create the most effective resume.
Therefore, in this episode, we delved into the intricacies of crafting an exceptional resume with Nidhi Chauhan, a seasoned resume writer and job search coach.