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Mark Zuckerberg’s sharp advice on employee retention goes viral
“Treat your employees right, so they won’t use your Internet to search for a new job.”
MUMBAI: When your employees start browsing job sites on company Wi-Fi, it might be time to check the office culture not the bandwidth. A candid one-liner from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making waves once again for its blunt take on modern workplaces and the challenge of keeping talent happy.
“Treat your employees right, so they won’t use your Internet to search for a new job,” Zuckerberg reportedly said. While delivered with a light touch, the remark highlights a serious shift in today’s job market with opportunities just a few clicks away, employee dissatisfaction can quickly turn into quiet job hunting.
The comment comes amid widespread restructuring, automation, and layoffs across industries, which have added to employee uncertainty. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report, half of employees worldwide are actively looking for new jobs, pointing to deep levels of disengagement.
At its heart, Zuckerberg’s observation delivers a simple truth: employees who feel respected, supported, and valued are far less likely to start scrolling through LinkedIn during work hours. Today’s workforce increasingly prioritises factors beyond salary such as work culture, flexibility, growth opportunities, and recognition. When these are missing, disengagement builds silently.
The quote also reflects how job searches have become discreet. Many employees continue working normally while quietly exploring other options, making it harder for companies to spot early warning signs of attrition.
Zuckerberg’s remark serves as a timely reminder that retaining talent is no longer just about preventing exits, it’s about creating an environment where people genuinely don’t feel the need to leave.
In an era where the next opportunity is only a tab away, smart companies are realising that the best retention strategy might just be treating people so well that they never feel tempted to look elsewhere.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
