All stories by Shyamal Majumdar
Mid-career burnout: Don't let office blues ruin your life
Rediff.com3 Apr 2018A common mistake people make is to believe there is nothing they can do about it
How best to restore India's toxic banks to health
Rediff.com24 Mar 2018The government must set up a Bank Investment Company to shrink its role in PSBs, if we are serious about tackling the two persistent issues - lax corporate governance practices and discretionary decision-making, says Shyamal Majumdar.
How 'forex specialist' Shetty retired as deputy manager at PNB
Rediff.com6 Mar 2018A large number of public sector bank employees, as a matter of routine, do not "take" promotions so that they are not transferred out of their hometowns. The eastern region is famous for this, but it is a common practice everywhere, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Gujarat's won, now Mr PM, please fix our biggest problem
Rediff.com18 Dec 201743 months after Modi's election promise that his government would create 10 million jobs, the reality does not paint a pretty picture, warns Shyamal Majumdar.
What IndiGo needs to do to restore its image
Rediff.com25 Nov 2017IndiGo clearly needs to refresh its HR and training manual, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Meet India's highest paid CEO
Rediff.com25 Oct 2017His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.
Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane
Rediff.com17 Oct 2017Experts say one in every four mental health problems is due to depression and anxiety at the workplace.
Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place
Rediff.com9 Oct 2017After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion.
Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution
Rediff.com5 Sep 2017It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made future-ready.
How to fire employees with dignity
Rediff.com22 Aug 2017'Demonstrating respect and compassion during exit meetings are important.' 'After all, how you treat people on their way out of the door does not go unnoticed by the rest of your organisation,' says Shyamal Majumdar.
Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!
Rediff.com8 Aug 2017Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.
Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team
Rediff.com10 Jul 2017The Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble fiasco proves that two power centres don't work whether it's Team India or Indian companies, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Job creation: Time is running out for Modi
Rediff.com27 Jun 2017Three years after the prime minister's election promise that his government would create 10 million jobs, the emerging picture is not pretty. Employment HAS TO take on a critical status in the government's agenda, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017The culture clash isn't the only issue - most of the founders are still wary of risky bets while the new management thinks calculated aggression is necessary in the new world of business, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Job losses: Are you in the firing line?
Rediff.com29 May 2017Prospects are grim for many, as humans and organisations aren't keeping up with the pace of technology. Shyamal Majumdar ponders the future of employment.
The loneliness of being a CEO
Rediff.com17 May 2017Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Do you suffer from nomophobia?
Rediff.com23 Jan 2017Most people have this permanent nervousness about somebody separating them from their smartphones.
What ails the NSE?
Rediff.com12 Jan 2017An exchange which preaches others on governance must start practising it first, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers
Rediff.com22 Sep 2016The trust deficit has widened with buyers losing confidence in a developer's ability to construct and deliver a project on time.
Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?
Rediff.com19 Aug 2016Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in 'family enterprises' but the definition isn't clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar.