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'Don't go after money, stay with us you'll get it anyway': Manager tells employee; Netizens react...

A workplace remark urging an employee not to “chase money” has sparked sharp debate online, after a post describing the exchange went viral on Reddit’s r/IndianWorkplace forum. In the post, the employee said their manager discouraged salary discussions, arguing that the startup was bootstrapped and that financial rewards would come later as the company grew. "Whenever I ask for money, he's like "why are you chasing money, our startup is bootstrapped, when we get bigger you'll also get benefits." Is this how things work in real life? Not everyone's financial situation is the same, why don't they get that?" the post read. The employee questioned whether such assurances reflect real-world outcomes, noting that not all workers share the same financial circumstances. My manager says dont go after money, stay with us you'll get it anyway by u/Logical_Loan2815 in IndianWorkplace Netizens reaction The post drew hundreds of responses, with many users pushing back against the advice. Several ...

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EPFO to increase minimum monthly pension 5 times?

Under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), eligible retirees get a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month. The amount has been the same for years now despite rising costs and inflation. Now, however, the Indian government is thinking of increasing this minimum monthly pension for private-sector employees to Rs 5,000 [...] The post EPFO to increase minimum monthly pension 5 times? appeared first on HR Katha .

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Mahindra & Mahindra transfers shares to employees under ESOP exercise

Mahindra & Mahindra has informed stock exchanges about a fresh transfer of equity shares to employees under its employee stock option plan. The move follows the exercise of stock options by eligible employees on 23 December, 2025, as part of the company’s ongoing equity-based compensation programme. According to the disclosure, the company’s Employees’ Stock Option [...] The post Mahindra & Mahindra transfers shares to employees under ESOP exercise appeared first on HR Katha .