Author name: Matangi Krishnan

Matangi Krishnan is a former healthcare professional who now works full-time as a content writer at Avtar. After completing her Master's in Social Work, she worked on the counselling team and advocated for mental health. During her career, she developed an interest in writing and had her articles published on various platforms.

“People Leave Managers, Not Companies”—Is That Actually True?

Dry promotions and revenge resignations may not be a phase but could be something more. The phrase “people leave managers, not companies” has a compelling reason for it to still resonate with many. A manager plays an influential role in an employee’s career – from orientations to assigning tasks to tracking and engagement – they […]

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The Evolution of Hustle Culture—From Overwork to Sustainable Productivity

Indian professionals and organizations are moving away from burnout-driven to more sustainable ways to work. Remember when working 10 hours with minimal breaks was considered ambitious and hard work? Well, that is hustle at its peak. Hustle culture is a workplace environment that emphasizes and equates long hours to being ambitious and successful. This culture

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The Evolution of Hustle Culture—From Overwork to Sustainable Productivity

Indian professionals and organizations are moving away from burnout-driven to more sustainable ways to work. Remember when working 10 hours with minimal breaks was considered ambitious and hard work? Well, that is hustle at its peak. Hustle culture is a workplace environment that emphasizes and equates long hours to being ambitious and successful. This culture

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The Future of Work Schedules—Is the Traditional 9-to-5 Model Becoming Obsolete?

The traditional 9-to-5 work life may have shaped our lives, but is it relevant in today’s culture? The 9-to-5 work model has been a benchmark in the workforce – show up, clock in, get the work done, clock out and head home! This practice was convenient as professionals felt they could focus better on their

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Shaping Inclusion Beyond the Workplace: The Hidden Impact of Domestic and Emotional Labor

The societal misconceptions of women being better at multitasking have not only led to unequal division of labour but also to maternal gatekeeping.  Hiring policies and Leadership models were big words in the corporate league – at least a decade ago. Well now, they are more than words, taking a new form in every organization.

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Allyship – The Essential Piece in Gender Equity

This International Women’s Day is not just about talking about gender equity but also taking action in the form of allyship. Embracing allyship in the workplace is crucial for creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Gender equity is much talked about in most companies. With policy changes, representation, and leadership programs, gender equity has received

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Organizational Prism: The Modern Practice at Indian Workplaces

Today’s workplaces are fast-paced and dynamic. With AI and other technological advancements taking over administrative tasks, leaders are now exploring ways to stand out in the market. Modern organizations are much like prisms – when light passes through a prism, it refracts a spectrum of colours. An organization is similar to a prism – strong

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