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Layoffs, Anxiety, and the Future of Work: How HR Can Lead with Empathy

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The Current Landscape: Layoffs and Workplace Anxiety in India

The Indian job market is witnessing a turbulent phase. With global economic uncertainty and rapid technological disruptions, layoffs across industries have become a growing concern. Recent reports indicate that several major corporations, including IT and startup sectors, have announced workforce reductions. According to a survey by PwC India, nearly 70% of employees fear job insecurity, leading to heightened workplace anxiety, stress, and disengagement. The rise in job losses has also contributed to a surge in mental health challenges, with many professionals struggling to cope with career uncertainty.

While organizations may view restructuring as a business necessity, the human impact of layoffs cannot be overlooked. Anxiety stemming from job instability affects productivity, morale, and long-term organizational success. This evolving workplace dynamic calls for a compassionate and strategic HR approach—one that prioritizes emotional intelligence, resilience, and proactive employee support.

What Organizations Need to Do to Address Workplace Anxiety

1. Build Transparent Communication Channels
Uncertainty breeds anxiety. HR leaders must prioritize clear, honest, and timely communication with employees about business changes. Transparency fosters trust and reduces speculation-driven fear.

2. Provide Emotional & Career Support
Layoffs should not mean abandoning employees. Companies must invest in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), outplacement services, and mental health support to help employees navigate transitions effectively.

3. Foster a Culture of Psychological Safety
Workplaces should encourage open dialogue about mental health and provide resources like mindfulness sessions, stress management workshops, and peer support programs.

4. Train Leaders in Empathetic Management
HR must ensure that managers are trained to lead with empathy, offer emotional support, and recognize signs of burnout or anxiety in their teams.

5. Adapt HR Strategies for a Future-Ready Workforce
Organizations must go beyond traditional employee engagement models and integrate AI-driven workforce analytics, flexible work policies, and well-being initiatives that align with evolving workforce expectations.

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🔹 Rutvij Shah – Lead, Organization Design, Talent & Performance, Carl Zeiss

A dynamic HR transformation strategist, Rutvij leads organizational development, talent, and performance at Carl Zeiss Group. With extensive experience advising C-suite leaders at Deloitte and Mercer, he has driven large-scale workforce transformations and talent strategies for Fortune 500 clients. A rank-holder from XLRI Jamshedpur, Rutvij is a thought leader recognized by SHRM India and global HR forums.

🔹 Kanchan Khedkar – General Manager – HR (Global People Functions), HCLTech

Kanchan is a seasoned HR leader managing global people functions across 20 countries, impacting over 23,000 employees at HCLTech. With expertise in business partnering, HR automation, workforce planning, and employee retention, she leads strategic initiatives to drive engagement, performance, and change management across the organization.

🔹 Deeksha Shukla – Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer, SOULSARA

A passionate wellness advocate, Deeksha blends ancient wisdom with modern science to drive holistic well-being in the workplace. She specializes in mindfulness, time management, and employee wellness, championing meaningful workplace transformations that prioritize mental and emotional health.

Why You Should Attend

  • Gain actionable strategies to manage workplace anxiety during layoffs and organizational change.
  • Learn from industry leaders about leading with empathy while driving business success.
  • Discover how to upgrade HR policies and employee wellness initiatives to create a future-ready workforce.
  • Get insights on how organizations can leverage technology and innovation to support employee well-being.

Workplace transformation starts with empathetic leadership. Join us for this insightful conversation to redefine the future of HR and create a resilient, engaged workforce.

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Inside the Claims: What “Hygienically Packed” Actually Means at Dakloni Masala

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Phrases like “100% pure,” “hygienically packed” and “free from artificial preservatives” run throughout the marketing of Dakloni Masala, the Odisha-based spice and dry-fruits brand — language common across India’s packaged-food sector but rarely accompanied by the specific evidence needed to independently verify it.

The company, which operates under Green Chocy Private Limited and holds FSSAI license number 12026999000110, points to that registration as its primary regulatory credential. FSSAI licensing confirms that a food business meets baseline safety and labeling requirements set by India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority, but it does not certify a product as “organic,” “chemical-free” or superior in quality to competitors — distinctions food-policy researchers say are frequently blurred in consumer marketing across the industry, not specific to any one brand.

Unpacking the Language

“Hygienically packed” typically refers to packaging-line sanitation and handling practices rather than a specific, auditable standard with a public certification mark, unless a company separately holds a recognized hygiene or quality certification such as ISO or HACCP, neither of which Dakloni has indicated it holds on its consumer-facing materials. Similarly, “minimal processing” and “free from artificial preservatives” are claims that, absent ingredient-level lab testing made public, rely on consumer trust in the brand’s own description.

Dakloni’s website states that its Dakloni Masala spices and dry fruits are “carefully sourced from trusted farmers and suppliers,” though the company has not published supplier names, farm locations or third-party audit results to substantiate that sourcing claim.

A Sector-Wide Pattern

Consumer-rights advocates in India have periodically called for stricter regulation of purity and quality language in food marketing, arguing that terms like “pure” and “premium” are used loosely across the packaged-goods sector without regulatory definition, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish substantiated claims from marketing language. This pattern is not unique to Dakloni and applies broadly across small and mid-sized Indian food brands operating primarily through direct-to-consumer channels.

What This Means for Consumers

For consumers, the practical takeaway is that FSSAI registration confirms a baseline level of regulatory compliance, while purity, hygiene and health-related claims beyond that baseline generally reflect a company’s own representations unless independently certified — a distinction worth understanding when evaluating any spice or food brand’s marketing, Dakloni included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FSSAI registration mean a product is certified organic?

No. FSSAI registration confirms basic food-safety and labeling compliance; it is separate from organic certification, which requires a distinct certifying body and mark.

Has Dakloni published independent lab results for its purity claims?

The company has not published third-party lab-test results on its consumer-facing materials; its stated quality assurance relies on internal checks and FSSAI registration.

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Odyssey Elevators Faces Questions Over “First Electric Lift” Claims and Drum-Winding Technology

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Questions Grow Over Technology Representation, Pricing and Accountability as Customers Seek Clarity on What They Are Actually Buying

Technology Representation Is at the Centre of the Debate

For homeowners investing ₹10 lakh or more in a premium home elevator, the technology installed inside the shaft is not a minor technical detail. It can influence expectations around performance, engineering, maintenance, safety, serviceability and price. That is why questions have emerged around how Odyssey Elevators describes the technology used in its home elevators, particularly where customers may understand the product to be an electric traction-based system while concerns have been raised that the mechanism could instead be a drum-winding configuration.

The central issue is not simply terminology. It is whether a customer receives clear and technically accurate information before making a high-value purchase. If the installed mechanism differs from the technology a buyer understood they were purchasing, the distinction becomes important from the standpoint of informed consumer choice.

What Does “Electric Lift” Actually Mean?

The fact that a home lift operates using electricity does not, by itself, define the lifting technology. Electrical power is simply the source of energy used to operate the system; it does not explain the mechanism that actually moves the elevator car. The relevant technical question is how the car is lifted and controlled—for example, through a traction arrangement or through a drum-winding mechanism. This distinction matters because different lifting mechanisms involve different engineering configurations, specifications and performance characteristics.  The source material reviewed for this article notes that Odyssey publicly positions its offering around “Premium Electric Circular Home Elevators” and advanced electric-drive technology. It also notes similar electric-drive positioning by Brio Elevators for its circular lift. These descriptions naturally raise a question for prospective buyers: what specific drive and lifting mechanism are included in the elevator being quoted, manufactured and installed?  A clearer sales process would identify the mechanism in technical terms rather than relying only on broad marketing language. Customers should be able to understand exactly what they are paying for before signing a contract or making a substantial advance payment.

Pricing Questions Add to the Concern

The technology question is closely connected with pricing. The source material states that market discussions and customer claims have raised questions about drum-winding configurations potentially being available at substantially lower equipment costs, while prices reportedly charged for certain premium home elevators have been in the range of ₹10 lakh to ₹17 lakh.

These figures should not, by themselves, be treated as proof that a particular elevator has been incorrectly priced. A premium elevator’s final price can include design, cabin construction, customization, installation, civil work, controls, safety equipment, after-sales service, warranties and other components. Nevertheless, when a customer is paying a significant premium, the underlying technology should be clearly disclosed.

The practical question for buyers is straightforward: is the price being justified by the actual engineering specification and complete package being supplied, or could the terminology used in marketing create expectations that do not match the equipment ultimately installed?

Drum-Winding Technology Is Not the Problem by Itself

It is important to separate the technology itself from the question of disclosure. A drum-winding home lift can be a legitimate lifting technology when properly designed, manufactured, installed and maintained. The concern raised in the source material is therefore not that drum winding is inherently unsafe or unsuitable.

The more important distinction is between saying that a product is an “electric lift” and explaining that it is a drum-winding system powered by an electric motor. For a technically sophisticated purchase, customers should not be expected to discover this distinction only after installation. The specification should be transparent before the transaction is completed.

Corporate Connections Raise an Accountability Question

Another issue identified in the source material concerns the corporate relationship between Odyssey Elevators and Brio Elevators. Public corporate-information records cited in the original document identify Venkatesh Jagabathina and Afash Mahammad Shaik as designated partners of Brio Elevators LLP and also as directors of Odyssey Elevators Private Limited. Odyssey’s own website is cited as identifying Venkatesh Jagabathina as founder and CEO of both businesses.

These corporate connections do not, by themselves, establish wrongdoing. However, they make accountability a relevant consumer question. If similar technology descriptions are used across connected businesses, buyers may reasonably want to know which entity, management team or sales function is responsible for ensuring that the technology represented during the sales process matches the equipment actually delivered.

What Customers Should Demand Before Buying

For a high-value home elevator, buyers should request a written technical specification before making payment. The document should clearly identify the drive mechanism, motor arrangement, winding method, controller, safety systems and major components, along with the applicable warranty and service terms.

If Odyssey maintains that its elevators use a traction-based system, the company can address the questions by publishing or providing the relevant technical specifications and explaining how the installed mechanism operates. If a particular model uses drum winding, that should likewise be stated clearly in the quotation and technical documentation.

Ultimately, the issue is one of transparency. Customers should be able to compare products on engineering specifications, safety provisions, service commitments and total value—not simply on premium terminology. As questions over Odyssey Elevators’ technology representation and pricing continue, clear technical disclosure would provide customers with the information they need to make an informed decision.

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Editorial note: This article is based on the supplied source document. Allegations and customer claims are presented as questions or reported concerns and are not stated as independently established facts.

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The atmosphere in the Bharat Gaurav train was filled with Krishna: Devotees celebrated the birth festival with great pomp under the leadership of Jagdish Chandra Bariya (Jagu Dada)

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On the occasion of the holy festival of Janmashtami, the Bharat Gaurav train witnessed a unique and devotional scene. Pilgrims from Gujarat, who were returning after visiting Kamakhya Devi at the famous Shaktipeeth in Assam, celebrated the birth festival of Lord Krishna wonderfully on the moving train.

On this memorable occasion, devotees from Rajkot, Jamnagar, Vadodara, Godhra, Surendranagar and various corners of North Gujarat gathered. During the journey, everyone decided to celebrate the birth festival as a family.

The unique leadership of Jagdish Chandra Bariya (Jagu Dada):
Shri Jagdish Chandra Bariya (Jagu Dada) was the main organizer and the head of this entire religious organization. Under his guidance and leadership, a great enthusiasm of devotion spread throughout the train. With the active efforts and planning of Jagu Dada, all the passengers were united. At the time of the appearance of Bal Gopal, the entire train echoed with the shouts of Krishna Kanhaiya. Under the leadership of Jagu Dada, the devotees beautifully organized Krishna Janmotsav, devotional bhajans, kirtan and Maha Aarti, in which all the passengers participated with great emotion.

Commendable cooperation of train staff:
The staff of Bharat Gaurav train provided unprecedented cooperation to make this celebration smooth and enjoyable. Along with Jagu Dada and all the passengers, the train staff also played an important role in making this religious festival a success.

Special Supporting Train Staff:
Brijesh Mishraji (Train Manager)
Rahul Yadav
Sanjay Chaturvedi
Akash Gupta
Jagadish Chandra Baria (Jagu Dada) and the entire Pravasi Sangh appreciated the friendliness and excellent service of the train staff. This wonderful Janmashtami celebration in the train under the holy darshan of Kamakhya Devi and the presiding over of Jagu Dada is becoming unforgettable for every devotee.

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