Food for Thought
End violence against women and save $1.5 trillion a year
Violence against women and girls is not only one of the most pervasive human rights violations but it also has significant economic costs. The global economy loses $1.5 trillion every year due to the consequences of violence against women, ranging from money spent in hospitals or on law enforcement through to the income lost when victims miss work
Do superstar performers make superstar leaders?
Superstar performers may not always make ideal resilient, empathetic and nurturing leaders. It's easy to forget, high-performers may need coaching to be better leaders
How women business owners could lead India's economic growth
Few countries, because of their size and population, are poised to benefit from equality, especially India, where currently only 25 percent of the labour force is female
Personal fitness: A game-changer for industry outcomes
Poor lifestyle habits take a toll on an individual by way of burnout, depression and even death, affecting work and family life. Here are some easy changes you can make to become your best self
Battling the threat of adulteration and other food fraud
Besides adulteration, the food industry also faces misleading claims on labels, untrue brand narratives, unlawful food processing, fudged certification, unchecked food hoarding and wastage. Here's how we can take steps to mitigate these crimes
Women in Hospitality: Balancing the scales
Many women in the industry—entrepreneurs, managers, chefs, hostesses, bartenders and servers—still encounter gender-related challenges
The onions must speak: In the food biz, be transparent about supply chains
Food entrepreneurs must honestly share information with stakeholders that can help them trace every step of the supply chain. Take, for instance, the journey of an onion from farm to food processing unit to plate
How to successfully take an FMCG brand to market
The business usually starts with an FMCG product idea to meet a likely need in the market. Researching its target audiences and understanding their buying behaviour helps figure out whether or not this idea is worth actualising
People: The secret sauce in the food industry
Through my career, I’ve studied people productivity both supervised and unsupervised with a singular purpose: To understand the impact that mindful presence has on converting business vision to reality, day after day
Food business: Throwing out customers who aren't 'God'
When customers at your restaurant are being unreasonable 'jerks', and abusive for no apparent fault of yours, here's how you can politely show them the door, and prevent the spread of toxicity