Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://youtu.be/Qy9VOJ6JKk0?si=RKIxuqWoqZrTCocu Ever dreamed of building wealth without sacrificing your current lifestyle? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri , we chat with Gajendra Kothari—Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Etica Wealth Private Limited—who has amassed over 50 crores through smart money moves. Discover simple strategies for saving, investing, and planning life goals—be it buying your dream home, traveling the wor...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcxmUpAjpIA How can women truly thrive in the workplace, break biases, and take control of their careers? In this special episode of Workwise with Naukri , we bring together powerhouse women leaders—Priyanka Gill, Malika Sadani, and Supriya Paul—to discuss the realities of being a woman at work. From negotiating salaries and navigating biases to building a strong professional presence, they share candid experiences and...
Mar 08, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://youtu.be/u-VseG4ZLTs?si=c_8wlN1TU38OBnpG Ever wondered why Indian consumers make the choices they do? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, Damodar Mall, CEO of Reliance Retail and a leading expert in consumer behavior, deciphers the evolving Indian consumer mindset—insights every working professional should know. From shifting brand loyalties to changing spending habits, Damodar unpacks the key trends shaping India’s retail landscape. He ...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nooGE5xq_w With Budget 2025 bringing new tax reforms, how can you maximize your salary and take home more money? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri , Mayur Shah, Tax Partner at Ernst & Young (EY), breaks down the key tax changes and how they impact salaried professionals. From optimizing deductions to structuring your salary smartly, Mayur shares actionable strategies to help you make the most of the new tax ...
Feb 05, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Vivek Gambhir, a leadership powerhouse with over 30 years of experience across boAt, Godrej, and Bain & Company, shares game-changing insights on how to nail the first decade of your career. Currently a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Ventures, Vivek dives into the key principles that set professionals up for long-term success. From building core skills to understanding the importance of mentorship, he offers actionable strategies for thriving in your early career years. Vivek a...
Jan 28, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text In an insightful discussion with Dr. Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri, we unpacked the surprising turns in Indi's 2024 hiring landscape. Dr Goyal decoded how Tier 2 cities like Jaipur are emerging as unexpected tech hubs, why AI is creating more jobs than expected, and what the rise of hybrid talent means for today's workforce.
Jan 23, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Naiyya Saggi, Co-founder of Good Glamm Group and founder of BabyChakra, challenges the growing narrative that startups are the only path to professional fulfillment. As a Harvard Business School graduate who transitioned from McKinsey & Co. to entrepreneurship, Naiyya brings a nuanced perspective to the startup versus corporate career debate. Drawing from her journey of building BabyChakra into India's most trusted parenting platform and scaling Good Glamm Group to unicorn sta...
Jan 10, 2025•38 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://opener.one/yt/p3o57i Ever wondered if employees can create wealth comparable to entrepreneurs? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri , Aakash Anand, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Bella Vita & Unikon.ai, debunks myths about wealth creation for employees. He shares actionable insights on navigating startup culture, the value of ESOPs, and how to align personal values with organizational goals for maximum growth. Aakash dives into...
Jan 09, 2025•38 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text Watch this episode on YouTube- https://opener.one/yt/rs7oyq Co-Founder of HCL, Ajai Chowdhry shares his wealth of experience and wisdom on future-proofing your career. From the rise of AI and automation to the importance of continuous learning, Chowdhry offers invaluable advice for professionals looking to adapt and thrive in the digital age. You will gain practical strategies for standing out, embracing change, and harnessing emerging technologies. Whether you're just starting ou...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text So, you've given your all at work, putting in your best effort for top-notch results. But, here's the thing – no one came up to you and said, "Hey, great job! No words of encouragement or a raise during appraisals either and this happens repeatedly, not just once. These situations can make you feel undervalued like you're not doing well or your presence doesn't matter to the company. Moreover, feeling undervalued can even lead to serious health issues like anxiety. In this episode...
Apr 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development in one of the Rajya Sabha sessions said that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life and should not be considered a handicap hence specific policies for granting paid leave may not be necessary. This sparked a big discussion. Supporters, including Kangana Ranaut, agreed, suggesting such leave might not be essential. Conversely, critics like K. Kavitha from BRS condemned the remarks as ignorant. In this episo...
Apr 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text NR Narayan Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, suggested that the youth of the country should work 70 hours a week for India's development and this sparked a big discussion. In today's world, where the emphasis is on smart working and tools like GPT are streamlining tasks, reducing work hours, and encouraging individuals to use their time for upskilling, the question arises: does a 70-hour workweek align with the current discourse on efficiency, work-life balance, and professional ...
Feb 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text We have all celebrated milestones in our career journeys and also waded through rough waters but it takes only an email to define that SINKING feeling when you lose the sense of everything that you have built in your career. An email that says "You are being laid off!" With the anxiety and uncertainty the biggest and the most relevant question that takes up space is "What do I do next?" To answer many such questions we interviewed Sonica Aron, serving as the CEO of the HR consulti...
Feb 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text So, you've nailed all the previous rounds, and now you're at the final stop – the interview! What should be your game plan? Sure, you could focus on your communication skills, practicing common questions, etc, and while all this matters, is it enough to make you stand out? Hence, in this episode, we spill the beans on how you can ace a job interview with Saurabh Deep Singla, the Chief HR Officer at UpGrad....
Dec 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text Office politics is something we've all experienced, and sometimes it can be tough to deal with. People don't always agree, and there are clashes, making you wonder if the arguments are genuine or if there's a hidden reason. On another note, many of these disagreements are just based on our perceptions and could have been avoided through better communication. Hence, in this episode, we decoded the dynamics of office politics and how can you navigate through it with Geetanjali Pandi...
Dec 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text When it comes to AI one big question that everyone asks is - will AI steal our job? Using AI might make people worry about losing jobs, but it also offers lots of chances for those who have the right skills. It's a situation where you either elevate the quality of your work through AI, or AI steps in to perform your job. Hence in this episode of Workwise, we discussed how can AI secure your job? with Ajay Yadav, Co-founder of Simplified –a comprehensive marketing software that com...
Dec 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Achieving a promotion is a significant milestone in one's professional journey, but it's a challenging feat. Despite navigating through the process and working on skills, and the quality of work, many still find themselves asking, "Why didn't I get promoted?" To shed light on this, we interviewed Neelima Chakara, an Executive Coach at PurposeLadder, to discuss how you can crack the promotion code....
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text Ghosting is familiar; it's happened to us multiple times, and it's hurtful. The worst is when recruiters do it during tough job hunting. Not hearing back makes you doubt yourself and can be infuriating. Well, we can't control recruiters, but we can control our reaction. So, what should one do when ghosted by a recruiter? To provide insights, we spoke with Vikas Dua, Head of People at Weber Shandwick, a TEDx speaker, and author of HR in My Heart....
Nov 22, 2023•19 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text According to the Economic Times, in 2022, a third of departing employees attributed their exits to insufficient work-life balance and flexibility. But is achieving work-life balance truly feasible in this competitive world? In this episode of Workwise, we spoke with Sandhya Mathur, CEO of Inward Focus, delving into the feasibility, methods, and importance of work-life balance....
Nov 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text Designing a resume can feel intimidating, and this sentiment is completely understandable. After all, your resume is the gateway to securing an interview at your dream company, and it involves a multitude of details to think about. Furthermore, the abundance of information available can leave you pondering how to create the most effective resume. Therefore, in this episode, we delved into the intricacies of crafting an exceptional resume with Nidhi Chauhan, a seasoned resume write...
Nov 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text Women have encountered difficulties while working in fields predominantly dominated by men for many years. Even today, despite the increased presence of women in these sectors, the challenges persist. In order to thrive in male-dominated industries, women require specific skills and strategies. We had a discussion with Dr. Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, the Founder and President of Naredco MAHI, to explore how women can overcome these challenges and establish their presence in male-dom...
Nov 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text Throughout our lives, many of us have experienced the fear of public speaking, and for some, it remains a challenge in our daily professional routines. This fear significantly impacts our careers, especially when we are required to deliver presentations. Therefore, in this edition of Workwise, we will delve into the ways in which the fear of public speaking and presentation skills can affect your professional development. We will explore strategies to manage this fear and enhance ...
Oct 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text We often receive advice suggesting that remaining with the same company hinders our professional advancement, and that we should constantly seek fresh opportunities. However, is this truly the case? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, we interviewed Ankur Agarwal, the General Manager and Head of Marketing at TTK Prestige Ltd. He initially joined Prestige as an Area Sales Manager and has since risen to lead the marketing department. During our discussion, we explored the reaso...
Oct 18, 2023•23 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text In our professional journeys, we often witness individuals leaving their current roles or careers to propel their professional growth. But how often have you come across someone who decided to step away from their thriving career when they were already excelling in their current position? In this episode of Workwise, we explore the remarkable journey of Colonel Iqbal Singh, formerly a Manager of Cloud Infrastructure at Google, who made the bold choice to transition from a military...
Oct 11, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In our careers, we often find ourselves making crucial decisions and at times, we may want to completely change our career path. However, the process can be daunting. In this episode, we explore the topic of career reinvention with Pragya Misra, who holds the position of Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller. Leveraging her extensive career experience, which includes roles like designing market entry strategies for Danish businesses and crafting communication strategies for Wha...
Oct 04, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text Salary negotiation is tricky and there is an abundance of data and strategies available to guide us through. But what are the important things one should keep in mind while negotiating salary? In this episode, we bring to you the top strategies shared by guests in Workwise with Naukri.
Aug 02, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes while HR is hiring, calculating your increment, or determining your CTC (Compensation and Benefits)? Well, get ready to have your curiosity satisfied as we dive deep into the HR rabbit hole. In this episode, we will try to find answers to these questions with Mohit Sethi, Partner and Founding Member of Triguna, a Leadership & Talent Development consultancy, and Vice President of HR Success Talk....
Jul 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text When assessing a career, we take into account various factors, ranging from selecting the perfect college to developing long-term plans to achieve the optimal career path. Yet, is this comprehensive enough? In this episode, we explore the vital aspect of career evaluation with Sonia Khurana, COO of Digitas India.
Jul 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text We encounter various emotions while working, ranging from anger and disappointment to anxiety, and each of these emotions affects us in distinct ways, ultimately influencing our work. So, the question arises: How can we effectively manage and control these emotions? Join us for an insightful discussion with Payal Koul Mirakhur, a seasoned business leader and Co-founder of uExcelerate.
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Advancing your career requires striving for higher positions however, this progression could entail assuming the role of your own boss! So, what does it take to step into the shoes of your manager? In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the age-old question: How to get your boss' position? with Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO, PVR INOX Ltd.
Jun 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
