Priyansha Mistry

Las Vegas

Editor at The HR Digest Magazine

Editor at Industry Leaders

Editor at Technowize Magazine

Editor @TheHRDigest

Featured in: Favicon

thehrdigest.com Favicon

industryleadersmagazine.com Favicon

theladders.com Favicon

technowize.com

Articles

How the Swedish Fika tradition boosts workplace well-being

3 weeks ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

In an age where the grind never stops, Sweden offers a quiet rebellion: Fika, the Swedish tradition that’s less a coffee break and more a cultural antidote to burnout. In Sweden, Fika is a way of life, a moment to pause, reconnect and recharge. But what exactly is this concept of Swedish Fika, and why is it quietly revolutionizing workplaces in America? What is Fika?
Social Security in April 2025: Payment Dates, $5,108 Boost, and New Rules

3 weeks ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

Millions of Americans are eagerly waiting for their Social Security payments for April 2025. With major policy shifts in the last few weeks, such as Social Security benefits increases and updates, there’s plenty to understand on how these SSA checks will land in your bank account and who qualifies for them. From Social Security payment schedules to eligibility rules, here’s all you need to know about your April’s Social Security payment requirements and more.
Intel layoffs signal a new era as CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s fightback begins

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

The HR Digest was the first to cover that Intel layoffs will be back in the spotlight with the arrival of new CEO Lip Bu Tan. It seems Tan is wasting no time in making sweeping changes at the semiconductor giant. Chief among these changes are job cuts at Intel in 2025 that could redefine the giant’s workforce. With a strategy rooted in revitalizing manufacturing, accelerating AI innovation and staging a fierce fightback against NVIDIA. Lip Bu Tan’s vision comes with a grim reminder.
What is Garden Leave? The employment break you didn't expect

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

When it comes to employment practices, few concepts are as intriguing as a Garden Leave policy. Picture this: an employee resigns, expecting to pack up their desk and leap into a new role, only to learn they’ll spend the next few months at home, still drawing a salary. This is the essence of a garden leave employment contract. It’s a practice that straddles the line between employment law and HR policy. But what is garden leave policy? How does a garden leave work?
The Spy Who Flushed It, A Timeline of Rippling-Deel Lawsuit

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

Who wants to fight with better code, slicker pitches and sharper elbows when you can sculpt a feud that’ll go down in history? The HR tech sector may have birthed a long-running rivalry now mired in accusation and intrigue. It’s more or less a full-on legal battle that has been brewing since at least early 2024. You may have seen the headlines – Rippling sues Deel, Rippling vs Deel lawsuit, A Dog’s Slack Channel, and Deel eating Rippling’s lunch.
States with no tax on overtime pay, who is leading in tax exemption?

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

As of March 6, 2025, sentiment on tax exemption on overtime pay is shifting. A handful of states are stepping up to ease the burden on workers’ extra hours. Now, this is not a small number to be dismissed. According to BLS data, an estimated 34 million workers clock beyond 40 hours weekly. States with no tax on overtime pay are rare, but they’re making huge waves by leaning towards tax exemption on overtime pay.
Employee Appreciation Day 2025, A Call to Reimagine Gratitude

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

The boundaries of work continue to blur. Be it human and office, human and machine, or profit and purpose. Employee Appreciation Day 2025 arrives as both a milestone and a mirror. Set for Friday, March 7, this annual celebration offers employers a chance to pause and reflect on the people who power their organizations.
The parent trap HR can solve

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

Let’s be real: the return-to-office push is a lot harder then it seems to be — especially for working parents who’ve been juggling Zoom calls and daycare disasters since 2020. Everyone’s got an opinion on hybrid work, but Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons, isn’t here to peddle feel-good platitudes. She’s got a sharper take: employer-sponsored childcare isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s the secret sauce to stop your workforce from bolting.
Medicaid cuts, the workforce crisis HR leaders can’t ignore

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

On February 25, 2025, Congress passed a budget resolution by a slim 217-215 vote, which could kick off the stage for major Medicaid cuts. While headlines swirl around the potential $880 billion cuts over the next decade, a quieter but no less important story is unfolding behind the scenes. It’s about how Medicaid cuts could ripple through the workforce in the coming decade.
4 Rules of Work-Life Balance, And Why You’ve Been Getting It Wrong

1 month ago | thehrdigest.com | Priyansha Mistry

As a senior editor at The HR Digest, I’ve seen my share of buzzwords come and go, but “work-life balance” sticks around—mostly because we’re still figuring it out. Enter Patricia Grabarek, PhD, and Katina Sawyer, PhD, two organizational psychologists who’ve spent over a decade digging into what makes workplaces tick. Their new book, Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives (Wiley, March 25, 2025), isn’t just another self-help manual—it’s a wake-up call.