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Micromanagement at the workplace? Here are steps that can helpSubscriber Only
February 25, 2024 14:33 IST
While managers may micromanage with good intentions to maintain control and ensure work quality, it negatively impacts morale, productivity, and mental health, underlined Ruchi Shah, chief human resources officer (CHRO), WeAce
‘Living life on my own terms’: What is fanning the flames of the FIRE movement in IndiaSubscriber Only
February 19, 2024 15:01 IST
Originating in 1992, with the popularity of the book, “Your Money or Your Life”, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has gained prominence because of its promise of freedom and autonomy. Find out how it is redefining retirement dreams for Indian millennials and Gen Z.
88% Indian professionals chasing new jobs, says LinkedIn; here are some tips if you are oneSubscriber Only
February 17, 2024 13:04 IST
Feeling stuck in your job? You’re not alone! A massive shift is underway in India’s job market with professionals prioritising work-life balance, higher salaries, and career growth.
How to deal with a difficult boss in the workplaceSubscriber Only
February 17, 2024 10:53 IST
Working with a difficult boss can be challenging and impact your mental health. Different types of difficult bosses exist, each with its own set of issues. Here's how to navigate the dynamics.
Beyond 9 to 5: How you can navigate side hustles with full-time jobsSubscriber Only
February 11, 2024 12:52 IST
The pandemic acted as a trigger for many to take up side hustles. Some flourished while others felt the burnout pinch.
Ways to recognise efforts of employees and create healthier workplaceSubscriber Only
February 17, 2024 11:15 IST
Recognising employees is not just a feel-good gesture; it directly contributes to a healthier and more productive work environment, say experts.
Can faking competence till you make it really work in your career?Subscriber Only
January 24, 2024 14:13 IST
Gen Z might think 'delulu is the solulu' but we analyse if it actually is -- in conjunction with our work lives.
What is a career rut and how to deal with it as an employee, employerSubscriber Only
January 10, 2024 13:00 IST
Looking for new mentors and learning new skills are just two ways employees can get out of a career rut or the feeling of being stuck in a job. Here are other ways in which you can navigate this stage in your career
From 70-hour work week to quiet quitting, this is how work culture evolved in 2023Subscriber Only
December 23, 2023 15:12 IST
Let us take a look at how work culture has changed this year for Gen Zs and other generations alike and what we can expect going into the next year
This is the ‘hidden’ reason behind Bill Gates’ success
November 24, 2023 12:51 IST
Financial expert and author of The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel, appears to have deciphered the key factor behind the success of the 68-year-old Microsoft founder in the realm of technology.
As employees return to office, what is the new coffee badging trend affecting work?
November 22, 2023 17:34 IST
The positives of coffee badging could be social well-being, networking, and a sense of belonging - as co-workers spend a lot of time together. But is it advisable on a daily basis?
Has anyone stopped to ask how Gen Z feels about Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week comment?Subscriber Only
December 21, 2023 21:31 IST
Gen Z has been radio silent on the 70-hour work week debate sparked by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Till now.
Between a 21-year-old graduate going viral for crying over a 9-5 job, and Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week, is there a middle path for Gen Z?Subscriber Only
November 8, 2023 10:40 IST
Not to forget there are countries with 8.5 hour mandatory work hours like Mexico (41 hours), and Costa Rica, (46 hours), even as some other countries like Japan, Spain, Iceland, and Belgium continue to toil with a four-day work week policy. So, where does the 'golden middle path' for Gen Z lie, especially in a post-Covid workplace?
No, Narayana Murthy. It’s not okay to work 70 hours a week. Here is whySubscriber Only
November 1, 2023 17:21 IST
Narayana Murthy urged the youth to work at least 70 hours a week, but is it viable in terms of health and fitness? Here is what experts have to say.
Why is 57% of Gen Z happy trading their day jobs for becoming a social media influencer?Subscriber Only
December 21, 2023 21:30 IST
We talk to Gen Zs and experts on why the work culture of this generation is so different, their idea of success and how it overlaps with becoming a social media influencer
Professional anxiety: Navigating office work-related pressures
October 9, 2023 09:10 IST
Decoding professional anxiety: Effective communication is key. Don't hesitate to voice your concerns with your supervisor or HR but choose your words wisely, said Arouba Kabir, emotional and mental health professional, founder, Enso Wellness
Are you attracted to your colleague? This social media trend explains whySubscriber Only
October 9, 2023 10:57 IST
Who hasn't been guilty of having a crush or two at the office and spending time staring at them rather than replying to those pesky emails that Shekhar from Accounts keeps sending?
Should we really be texting for work?Subscriber Only
September 14, 2023 21:39 IST
Work may be among its most determined invaders. More than 40% of workers use text messaging on their personal phones to communicate for work purposes, according to the economic research organization WFH Research, which surveyed more than 6,000 Americans in May.
Teamwork is not always the best way of working – new studySubscriber Only
August 20, 2023 11:25 IST
Collective intelligence is often seen as greater than the sum of its parts: superior to the cumulative individual intelligence of the group's members. Capitalising on it is said to improve task accuracy (finding better and more correct answers), and enhance task efficiency (finding good answers faster).
Workers hate office noise – but is using headphones to shut out colleagues the solution?Subscriber Only
August 3, 2023 11:30 IST
Wearing headphones all day is likely to signal the office environment is too noisy or distracting. It can also indicate the dynamics of the team's interaction is ineffective.
If companies want to stop quiet quitting they need to take burnout seriouslySubscriber Only
July 17, 2023 13:11 IST
There are signs that some workplaces are serious about addressing the root causes of burnout. They are concerned with reducing workload.
In workaholic Japan, ‘job leaving agents’ help people escape the awkwardness of quitting Tokyo
June 30, 2023 19:00 IST
Founded in 2020, Guardian, a taishoku daiko service, has helped various people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, escape less painfully from jobs they want to quit
What is ‘bare minimum Mondays’, the latest workplace trend going viral on social media?
June 5, 2023 10:50 IST
This term has been popularised by Marisa Jo, a TikToker, who describes it as a way for her to crack down on the work pressure and hold herself accountable to "completing the least amount of work necessary to get by that day."
Suniel Shetty on why ‘the younger generation needs to work in an office environment’
May 30, 2023 20:00 IST
"This may not be a very popular opinion, but I need to put this out there," he wrote, adding that he has noticed "an increasing number of young kids entering the workforce, who favour opportunities that allow remote working"
Employee resilience isn’t the magic bullet solution to adversity that organizations think it isSubscriber Only
April 18, 2023 11:30 IST
Employee resilience is an individual's ability to adapt to and cope with stressors and challenges in the workplace
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