41: 041 - Hard Tech Era, Protest Backlash, and Vanishing Managers
- Author
- NHRDN
- Published
- Thu 04 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8772113
Join Ankita and Apoorva as they unpack the top three events that rocked the workplace this August!
First, dive into Silicon Valley's dramatic transformation into the 'hard-tech era,' where kombucha taps are out and GPU chips are in. In what might be this episode's most quotable moment (thanks, ChatGPT!), discover why companies risk becoming "technically strong but socially brittle" in this new landscape that signals a broader 'employee experience recession.'
Then, explore the growing tension between corporate interests and employee activism as Microsoft makes headlines for controversial staff terminations. Plus, unravel the latest management revolution sweeping through Corporate America, where companies are slashing middle management by up to 35% - but at what cost?
Stick around for our hosts' signature "three more" segment featuring fascinating updates from a Himalayan digital nomad hub, Meta's surprising AI hiring freeze, and one company's bold bet on workplace perks while others strip them away.
Whether you're an HR professional navigating these changes or a curious observer of workplace evolution, this episode delivers sharp insights with HR Bandit's trademark blend of analysis and wit. Tune in for a reality check on where work is headed! 🏢🔄✨
Hard Tech Era & more
Microsoft Firings
Google manager slashes
Digital nomad hub
Meta’s AI hiring freeze
Myntra Perks
First, dive into Silicon Valley's dramatic transformation into the 'hard-tech era,' where kombucha taps are out and GPU chips are in. In what might be this episode's most quotable moment (thanks, ChatGPT!), discover why companies risk becoming "technically strong but socially brittle" in this new landscape that signals a broader 'employee experience recession.'
Then, explore the growing tension between corporate interests and employee activism as Microsoft makes headlines for controversial staff terminations. Plus, unravel the latest management revolution sweeping through Corporate America, where companies are slashing middle management by up to 35% - but at what cost?
Stick around for our hosts' signature "three more" segment featuring fascinating updates from a Himalayan digital nomad hub, Meta's surprising AI hiring freeze, and one company's bold bet on workplace perks while others strip them away.
Whether you're an HR professional navigating these changes or a curious observer of workplace evolution, this episode delivers sharp insights with HR Bandit's trademark blend of analysis and wit. Tune in for a reality check on where work is headed! 🏢🔄✨
Hard Tech Era & more
Microsoft Firings
Google manager slashes
Digital nomad hub
Meta’s AI hiring freeze
Myntra Perks
