Spotify joins list of companies prioritising employee well-being to provide best working environment. As part of ‘Wellness Week’, all Spotify offices will be closed everywhere in November.
Shopper addition will continue to be at the heart of future e-retail growth. India's online shopper base is estimated to increase to 400-450 million by 2027, say analysts at the firm.
The coworking space major says the surprise holiday break will help the employees celebrate Diwali with family and loved ones. A similar initiative has been taken by e-commerce startup Meesho.
Employees can choose to decompress however they want – whether it's spending time with near and dear ones, traveling or picking up a new hobby, says Meesho.
Meesho says it is offering severance packages and outplacement assistance to help those impacted by the layoffs.
“Our customers are unique in terms of the kind of internet connections they have, the kind of phones they run. So, when you build a product for them, it has to be very simple.”
As companies come up with smarter ways to stem attrition among their employees, psychologists warn that work-from-home has become one of the leading contributors to stress and depression.
Digital MSMEs are the future. But to unleash their true potential, structural policy adjustments are needed. We need policies that promote, not hinder the use of technology for entrepreneurship.
Meesho pioneered social commerce in India six years ago, providing a source of income for millions of homemakers. But now competition from fellow startups and e-commerce behemoths is growing.
In this new episode of our fortnightly show, Biz Buzz, we bring you up close to two of our country’s finest startups, Pristyn Care and Meesho.
