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India Today
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- Business
- India Today
What Gen Z expects from CEOs and why most are failing
As the world plunges deeper into a digital-first, purpose-driven economy, the disconnect between corporate leadership and the expectations of Gen Z is no longer a subtle generational gap rather it's a full-blown crisis. According to Deloitte's 2024 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 75% of Gen Z employees say they would leave a company that doesn't align with their personal values. Yet, less than 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs even mention social justice, sustainability, or mental health in their public no longer just talking about a different "work style." Gen Z, the first truly digital-native generation, demands a completely new leadership operating system. Most CEOs are still operating in Windows Gen Z Actually Wants (And It's Not Ping Pong Tables)Let's cut through the noise. Gen Z doesn't want performative culture. We want authenticity, accountability, and action. Based on conversations within founder groups, employee town halls, and platforms like Blind, here's what defines effective leadership in the eyes of Gen Z:1. Radical TransparencyInternal pay bands. Company runway. Investor sentiment. All open.67% of Gen Z employees say they distrust companies that do not share their financial status or salary structure (PwC Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey, 2023). 2. Values Over OpticsDEI and climate statements are meaningless without budget and board like Patagonia's Ryan Gellert or Canva's Melanie Perkins resonate because they act, not announce.3. Well-being as Infrastructure, Not Perks58% of Gen Z employees report burnout symptoms weekly (McKinsey, 2024).Offering Calm app subscriptions doesn't solve a toxic work culture. Having psychological safety, manager training, and 4-day work weeks might.4. Digital-Native CommunicationQuarterly memos are dead. Leadership now requires Slack threads, podcast updates, AMAs on Z doesn't follow authority, it follows credibility. And credibility is built in CEO Archetype Is ObsoleteHistorically, the CEO was a commander. Then a consensus-builder. Now, Gen Z wants a creator-operator:Creator: Someone who thinks and builds in public, shares rough drafts, interacts with users on X or Threads, and isn't afraid to say "I don't know."Operator: Someone who gets their hands dirty with product, community, and feedback loops. No more ivory Tobi Ltke (Shopify), who codes. Or Alex Bouaziz (Deel), who tweets roadmap updates before press releases. That's real-time, high-trust Z Isn't Soft. It's suggesting Gen Z is disloyal or disengaged miss the mark. What this generation exhibits is selective loyalty. They will commit fully but only to leadership that has earned their during a period of institutional collapse, from climate chaos to economic volatility, Gen Z possesses a sharp radar for performative leadership. They don't expect perfection. They expect CEOs Can Catch Up (and Stay Relevant)Audit Cultural RelevanceWhen was the last time the CEO spoke with a 24-year-old analyst? Can leadership list the top three Glassdoor complaints?Treat Culture Like ProductadvertisementCulture is no longer HR's job alone. It needs a cross-functional owner, a feedback loop, and a Gen Z Advisory CouncilEstablish a shadow board of employees under 30 to pressure-test ideas, flag blind spots, and keep leadership Isn't OptionalBy 2025, Gen Z will represent 27% of the global workforce (World Economic Forum). Leaders who fail to understand this demographic will struggle not just with retention, but with clock is ticking. Evolve or risk leading a company no one wants to work inputs from By Aayush Puri ,Head of ANAROCK Channel Partners and ANACITY- Ends
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
This is what Sonam Kapoor has to say on ‘desification' of Wimbledon
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who was last seen in the streaming film 'Blind', is coming out in support of the 'desification' of Wimbledon. A recent post by an Instagram handle showed pictures of Indian celebs attending Wimbledon. The post in question spoke about how there has been an uptick in influential people flocking to Wimbledon from India. Sonam took to the comments section of the post, as she wrote, 'Love the captions! Indians everywhere! So good na?'. Celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Urvashi Rautela, Neena Gupta and her designer-actor daughter Masaba, Janhvi Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli turned up at the Wimbledon. On Monday, Wimbledon paid tribute to Indian cinema for the very first-time during finals. Wimbledon's official social media handle dropped a surprise post that sent fans into a frenzy. The visual mirrored the Republic Day poster of the upcoming movie 'Jana Nayagan'. Sinner struck a powerful selfie pose with his trophy, echoing Vijay's own image in the film's teaser art. The post was aptly captioned 'The First Roar', inspired by the thunderous BGM composed by Anirudh Ravichander. This marks the first time Wimbledon has saluted an Indian actor and film — making 'Jana Nayagan' the first Indian cinematic reference to be immortalized by the historic sports institution. Looking at the recent trends, Wimbledon has been chasing viewership similar to more popular sports in India like cricket given India's colossal human capital, and the advertisement revenues wired to it. The recent Wimbledon finals saw Jannik Sinner emerging victorious in an electrifying clash against Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik became the first Italian Wimbledon singles champion in the Open Era. The Women's singles defending champion was Barbora Krejcikova from the Czech Republic, but she lost in the third round to Emma Navarro.
News18
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Reacts To Viral Post About ‘Desification' Of Wimbledon: ‘Indians Everywhere'
Published By : IANS Diet Sabya posted about 'desification' of Wimbledon 2025, noting the presence of several Indian celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, and more. Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who was last seen in the streaming film 'Blind', is coming out in support of the 'desification" of Wimbledon. A recent post by an Instagram handle showed pictures of Indian celebs attending Wimbledon. The post in question spoke about how there has been an uptick in influential people flocking to Wimbledon from India. Sonam took to the comments section of the post, as she wrote, 'Love the captions! Indians everywhere! So good na?". View this post on Instagram A post shared by DietSabya® (@dietsabya) Celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Urvashi Rautela, Neena Gupta and her designer-actor daughter Masaba, Janhvi Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli turned up at the Wimbledon. On Monday, Wimbledon paid tribute to Indian cinema for the very first time during finals. Wimbledon's official social media handle dropped a surprise post that sent fans into a frenzy. The visual mirrored the Republic Day poster of the upcoming movie 'Jana Nayagan'. Sinner struck a powerful selfie pose with his trophy, echoing Vijay's own image in the film's teaser art. The post was aptly captioned 'The First Roar", inspired by the thunderous BGM composed by Anirudh Ravichander. This marks the first time Wimbledon has saluted an Indian actor and film — making 'Jana Nayagan' the first Indian cinematic reference to be immortalized by the historic sports institution. Looking at the recent trends, Wimbledon has been chasing viewership similar to more popular sports in India like cricket given India's colossal human capital, and the advertisement revenues wired to it. The recent Wimbledon finals saw Jannik Sinner emerging victorious in an electrifying clash against Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik became the first Italian Wimbledon singles champion in the Open Era. The Women's singles defending champion was Barbora Krejcikova from the Czech Republic, but she lost in the third round to Emma Navarro. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Gulf Today
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Sonam set to attend Wimbledon Gentlemen's Finals in London
Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor has joined the list of celebrities such as Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Priyanka Chopra, as she too is set to attend Wimbledon Gentlemen's Finals in London. Sonam will be seen gracing the tournament this weekend. A source said: 'Sonam Kapoor has been a part of the tournament for years now. This will be her fourth Wimbledon appearance and she's got a special outfit in store for the highly-anticipated game.' 'The actress is currently in London, enjoying some family time with husband Anand Ahuja and their son, Vayu, so it comes as no surprise that she's going to be making her way to the game this weekend,' added the source. Last month, Sonam celebrated seven years of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'. To mark the milestone, she took to her Instagram Stories to share a special memory. She posted a video featuring one of her scenes with Ranbir Kapoor from the film, blending it with behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set. 'Sanju,' directed and edited by Rajkumar Hirani, was co-written by Hirani and Abhijat Joshi. The movie explored the turbulent life of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, shedding light on his battle with drug addiction, his arrest in connection with the 1993 Bombay bombings, his bond with his father, and his journey in the film industry. Ranbir Kapoor played the titular role alongside actors Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, and Jim Sarbh. Sonam made her comeback to the screen with the 2023 crime thriller 'Blind', in which she portrayed a visually impaired ex-police officer. The film marked her return to acting following a break she took after welcoming her son, Vayu, in 2022. Directed by Shome Makhija, the thriller also starred Shubham Saraf, Danesh Razvi, Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lillete Dubey, and Javed Khan in key roles. 'Blind,'was a remake of the 2011 South Korean film of the same name, originally featuring Yoo Seung-ho and Kim Ha-neul in lead roles. Kapoor, the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, began her career as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. She made her acting debut in Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya (2007), a box office flop, and had her first commercial success with the romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys (2010). This was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The 2013 box office hit Raanjhanaa marked a turning point in Kapoor's career, garnering her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. Kapoor had her biggest commercial successes with supporting roles in the biopics Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Sanju (2018), and a leading role in the romance Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015); the last two rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films. Indo-Asian News Service
India Today
08-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Indian tech workers face burnout, majority exceed legal 48-hour workweek: Surveys
A Delhi man recently posted on social media about a job opening looking to hire employees who can work for a minimum of 10-12 hours a day for 6 days a week. The work-life balance debate triggers don't seem to be ending since Narayan Murthy's controversial 2023 statement where he said Indians should put in 70 hours per week. It's been almost two years since then and we are still talking about it, with good the reality of India's high-performing tech industry is far more serious than the exterior suggests. A series of recent surveys has exposed a systemic burnout crisis fuelled by overwork, toxic workplace expectations, and an 'always-on' to a March 2025 Blind survey of 1,450 verified IT professionals, 72% reported working more than the legally mandated 48 hours per week, and 25% said they routinely worked over 70 hours CRISIS HITS WORKFORCE STABILITY The same Blind survey revealed that 83% of IT professionals had experienced some form of burnout. The issue is most acute in companies where extreme working hours are 68% of professionals admitted they felt obligated to respond to work messages outside of office hours, indicating a growing culture of round-the-clock a separate March 2025 survey by Vertex Group, 52% of employees across five Indian states cited poor work-life balance as a cause of burnout. The study also found that 23% of professionals regularly worked beyond official hours, exacerbating mental and physical EXITING IN DROVESHigh attrition is emerging as another critical outcome. A survey by Talent Exodus published by Teamlease Digitalindustry revealed that up to 22 lakh IT professionals may leave their jobs by the end of 57% of respondents said they would not consider returning to IT services in the future, pointing to a growing disillusionment with the report said that 29% of IT professionals experienced burnout in 2024, and 20% were uncertain about their job stability -- another indicator of waning confidence in long-term career 10 COMPANIES WITH LONG WORKING HOURSBased on responses collected via the Blind app and corroborated by media reports, the following companies were identified as having the most extreme workweeks:CiscoAmazonServiceNowWalmartVMwareAdobeUberInMobiSalesforceOracleOthers, including Microsoft, Cohesity, UiPath, Flipkart, Paytm, Cohesity, Freshworks, and Sprinklr also appeared in the list of firms with the longest working hours and high burnout MESSAGES FROM EMPLOYERSWhile some companies, like Infosys, have publicly announced their intention to avoid overtime in favour of productivity through better work-life balance, this sentiment has not been universally recently viral Reddit post about a job listing, explicitly requiring six-day workweeks with 12-hour shifts, sparked widespread concern over unregulated workplace India's digital economy continues to expand, experts argue that without urgent labour reforms, mental health support, and strict enforcement of labour limits, the burnout crisis could derail long-term industry growth.- Ends
