In this episode of The Working Life, host Devina delves into the evolving workplace dynamic between millennials and Gen Z. As the younger generation steps into leadership roles with tech-savviness and an unapologetic focus on work-life balance, we explore how their fearless approach challenges the traditional norms millennials have built. Is it time for mill ... Show More
Dec 2024
How Much Pay Hike Can You Really Expect This Time?
In this episode of The Working Life, Mint’s Devina Sengupta sits down with Anandorup Ghose, Partner at Deloitte India, to decode the salary trends shaping India’s job market. Why have increments been stagnating? Which sectors are poised for big pay hikes, and which ones aren’t? P ... Show More
22m 21s
Sep 2024
Will the Next Generation's Careers Be Affected by Workplace Safety?
How differently is our workplace perceived by male and female employees? Will the career paths of the next generation be impacted by an unsafe environment? Our host, Devina Sengupta, spoke to Pratishtha Bagai and Manas Pimpalkhare, a Trainee Correspondent at Mint, to discuss the ... Show More
21m 39s
Aug 2024
Why coaching capital Kota has failed its entrance test
Our host Devina spent a week in Kota this July. When she last visited in 2022, the city was so packed, that there was hardly any space to stand. Today, the streets carry a shutters-down look, reflecting the economic hardship of a community once thriving on the influx of students. ... Show More
25m 30s
Aug 2024
Is Passion Driving Burnout?
There’s often a direct connection between how much you achieve at work, and how high you climb, and how much passion you have for your work. It’s a huge motivator, but it has a downside for those especially geared towards overachievement: burnout. Jon Jachimowicz is an assistant ... Show More
52m 6s
May 2024
...is there no work-life balance?
Long hours, demanding workloads, and stressful late nights at the office... is it impossible to have a good work-life balance when you’re an accountant? This week, we sit down with ACCA members Clara Tooth and Shaun Fenwick to understand what the lifestyle of an accountant is rea ... Show More
21m 59s
Apr 2025
5 Career Rules You Need Now (Especially in This Economy)
In a world of layoffs, AI disruptions, and career burnout, it's never been more critical to take control of your professional life. In this episode, Erika Ayers Badan—author of Nobody Cares About Your Career—breaks down the five simple (but powerful) actions you need to succeed a ... Show More
37m 17s
May 2025
When to Quit Your Business—and When to Keep Going
Thinking about quitting your business? Feeling burnt out, stuck, or wondering if it’s time to get a “real job”? You’re not alone—and this episode of The YouCan Podcast will help you figure out what to do next.
In this honest, no-fluff conversation, we dive deep into the reasons w ... Show More
15m 6s
Oct 2024
How to Make Better Hiring and Firing Decisions
Joel Peterson has spent a career leading teams, building businesses, and managing people at every level. Along the way, he’s learned valuable lessons about the best ways to bring on new talent, as well as when and how to let people go. Peterson is the former chairman of JetBlue A ... Show More
26m 14s