‘Middle class fears EMI. Marwaris fear idle capital’: Check the wealth habits of Marwaris, one of the richest communities of IndiaMarwari families build lasting wealth not by earning more, but by operating like a coordinated private equity fund. They prioritize ownersh...
25 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
What companies may really mean when they say they’re “reassessing the Scope”Organisations often use the phrase 'reassess the scope' causing employee anxiety. This term can mean leadership is undecided on roles, seni...
18 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
India's greatest business school: No MBA, no campus, no degree — This is how the most successful business community in the world's most populous country actually learnsIndia’s business culture is changing fast. Yet one community understood entrepreneurial learning decades earlier. The Marwari business mind...
11 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
They Say “Don’t Talk About Salary” at Work: So Why Does the Law Say You Can?Employees often face workplace pressure not to discuss salaries. This practice, known as informational asymmetry, can erode trust and job s...
20 Mar, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Laid-off employee gets a job offer with a huge pay cut — doesn’t know what to do, dilemma sparks a wave of adviceLaid-off Americans now wait 21 weeks for a new job. Many accept $17,000 salary cuts. Lost health insurance adds $6,720 yearly. Missing 401(...
20 Feb, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
The Anchoring Effect: Why the First Thing You Hear Dominates Your Choices, And How to Fight ItThe anchoring effect, a psychological bias, demonstrates how the first piece of information encountered significantly influences subsequent...
02 Feb, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
The Psychology of Anchoring: How the First Data Guides and Deceives YouA powerful psychological bias called anchoring influences our decisions. It means the first number we see often becomes a reference point. ...
01 Feb, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Techie feels jealous after surviving massive job layoffs; wishes he had what his colleagues got insteadAfter a company-wide layoff, one employee remained while most of his team received generous severance packages. A Reddit post highlighted t...
12 Oct, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
Clearer policies and training essential to harness AI's full potential: SurveyA Michael Page report reveals India's lead in GenAI adoption, yet a preparedness gap exists, fueling job security concerns. While trust in ...
03 Jun, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Techie gets ₹1.8 LPA after 18 months at startup, asks ‘Is this normal?’ Reddit erupts with outrage and adviceAfter 18 months of hard work, a techie’s post on receiving only ₹1.8 LPA drew widespread sympathy and outrage on Reddit. As the startup's f...
02 Jun, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Key insights reveal different work patterns and styles between gendersMany studies have been conducted on how men and women differ psychologically and emotionally as human beings. These differences also impact...
30 Mar, 2017, 04.09 PM IST
Why we need to talk about moneyFrom financial education to social transparency to personal psychology—money talk helps.
18 Apr, 2016, 09.27 AM IST
Seven negotiating tricks to get the salary you deserve in 2016To master the art of negotiation, you need to push without offending the hiring manager or undercutting yourself.
03 Jan, 2016, 10.45 AM IST
10 killer negotiation tacticsNegotiation isn't about manipulation, it's not about the "all or nothing" mentality. Here are some tips you can use in any situation.
30 Jul, 2015, 03.19 PM IST
Emerging new IT job roles in 2015The IT industry keeps re-inventing itself every two years, both technology and talent wise. Here are the new roles in IT firms which are se...
17 Feb, 2015, 12.48 PM IST
Indians show 'biggest gap between fantasy and reality', says PwC studyWhile many executives recognise they are not in their ideal job, they are not willing to move if it involves a significant discount in pay.
25 Dec, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
- Should you go for a fat salary or a better job role?
Choosing a superior job profile over a higher salary at the beginning of your career can be more rewarding.
27 Dec, 2010, 02.20 AM IST