Debate Topics for Labour Day Activities in an ITES Organization

Hi People,

I am supposed to conduct a debate in my office for Labour Day activity. I need some topics based on Labour Day. Ours is an ITES organization. Can you guys suggest me some topics?

Regards,
Priya R

Priya, the most general topics that strike immediately are as follows:

- Recession in ITES organization
- Working hours
- Pros and cons of the need for Go Green initiatives by corporates
- Enthusiasm while recruiting Vs Empathy during layoffs

Also, share your thoughts on what kind of occasion this is - a serious one or is it being conducted as part of employee engagement?

Hi Priya,

Greetings for the day. You may choose from the below-mentioned topics:

A. Border-less World.
B. IT or ITES Service Sector More Responsible for Recession.
C. Regional Language Computer Keyboards for Rural India.
D. Media Role in Exposing Scams.
E. Opposition & Ruling Party - Only Two-Party Systems In India.
F. High Paying Film Stars Vs Cricketers - Who Deserves More.
G. IPL Vs BCCI - Who Provides a Better Platform.
H. Costly Medical Treatments - Not for Everyone.
I. President of India - Weak or Strong.
J. Indian Constitution - Flexible or Stringent.
K. Oscars Vs Filmfare.
L. Power Point Presentation Vs Chalkboard.

My favorite - Arranged Marriage Vs Love Marriage.

For more topics, do let me know.

SIMMY | Lead Project Manager Global Delivery Center, Cisco.

JAI HO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Shikha,

Thank you for your message. Here is the corrected version of your input:

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Interesting! Kavita, you have suggested very apt topics for Labour Day! Priya, if you wish to venture into dangerous waters, you could try the following:

1) Your current HR policies - Best Policies vs. Worse Policies - Make sure to establish a rule that both sides must be presented.

2) Another option is to select a policy such as your appraisal policy or dress code policy and debate on that.

3) Employee knowledge on labor laws (what is legal, what is not, etc., are employees ignorant).

4) Layoffs / Recession - This will be hot!

5) If you have smokers around, then - Whether employees must be allowed to smoke during office hours or not, even if it is a smoking chamber.

6) Who is more productive / hardworking - Female employees or Male employees - This will be fun ;)

Lastly, you could also have a simple quiz that assesses employees' knowledge on employee and labor-related matters and laws (notices, bonds, PF, IT deduction, etc.).

Hope this helps... Have fun!

~Shikha

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