Psychology says people who work even when they are ill and don’t take a leave may be trapped in a cycle of pressurePeople who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong sense of responsibility, financial concerns, fear of falling behind...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Psychology says people who ace job interviews may share this one skill that has little to do with their resumePerforming well in an interview and performing well on the job require some of the same abilities, but success in one does not automaticall...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sam Neill, 'It makes the day considerably more enjoyable when you're working with people you think are good, and it makes your job easier, too' offers timeless lessons on workplace happiness, teamwork, career success, positive relationships, professional growth, leadershipQuote of the day by Sam Neill offers a timeless lesson for anyone trying to build a meaningful career: the people beside you can change the...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.25 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep taking breaks at work aren’t necessarily lazy, Their brain may be asking for something elsePeople who take frequent breaks while working are not necessarily less disciplined or productive. Some may simply understand that spending ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Psychology says people who understand that sometimes good isn’t good enough may think differently about successRecognizing that “good” is not always good enough can sometimes be an advantage. High standards may push people to notice flaws others miss...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Indian moves to US for job, forgets to file ITR, Income Tax Dept imposes Rs 8.29 lakh penalty; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and gives full reliefIndian employee working in US imposed with Rs 8.29 lakh penalty for missing to file ITR after moving to US; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty and...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Could the US workweek drop to 32 hours? New Congress bill backed by Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano could change overtime rulesA new bill proposes gradually reducing the US overtime threshold to 32 hours as U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, and Sen. Bernie Sander...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jack Ma, 'I don't think I'm a workaholic. Every weekend, I invite my colleagues and friends to my home to play cards. And people, my neighbors, are always surprised because I live on the second floor apartment, and there are usually 40 pairs of shoes in front of my gate, and people play cards inside and play chess. We have a lot of fun' offers powerful life lessons on work-life balance, success, friendship, happiness, joy, positive mindset, acceptance, challenges popular idea that working harder is always the answer to achieving moreQuote of the day by Jack Ma words remain relevant. Success should not be measured only by how many hours someone works, how much money they...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
‘I almost lost one of my best employees...’: Bengaluru CA shares the management mistake bosses often makeBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared how she nearly lost a top employee because she assumed everything was fine. The employee later revealed the...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Quote of the day by Kurt Cobain: “And I just think that it’ll take a little bit of time for kids to start doing the...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on questioning authority, courage, responsibility, youthful idealism, speaking up, social awareness, personal conviction and the restless spirit of the legendary Nirvana frontmanQuote of the day by Kurt Cobain reflects on questioning authority and taking responsibility for change. The idea applies to moments of conf...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Quote of the day by Spencer Tracy: ‘You don’t have to be extraordinary to matter...’ — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on authenticity, self-acceptance, self-doubt, personal growth, empathy, relationships and the quiet wisdom of Hollywood’s legendary acting giantQuote of the day by Spencer Tracy addresses the quiet necessity of absolute self-honesty and the impulse to hide behind personal excuses. I...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
After 5 months of never being late, employee arrives 8 minutes behind schedule - manager confronts him, cancels his lunch break and says 40 minutes of pay will be deducted; he quitsAn employee’s eight-minute delay at work reportedly escalated into a confrontation after his manager cancelled his lunch break and said 40 ...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Celebrating the teams turning HR strategy into measurable impactThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 shines a spotlight on the HR teams making a significant impact through strategic actions and t...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Why do the best workers get more work? Man’s blunt office take on the phenomenonAn Instagram user has argued that employees who consistently deliver high-quality work can end up carrying more responsibilities because ma...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
From TCS to Microsoft, techie details 6 things different from the Indian company that surprised himSailesh Gurung has described how his move from TCS to Microsoft changed his view of corporate life. In an Instagram post, he compared hiera...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Fresher saves company from Rs 30 lakh loss on first day, catches error senior team missedA fresher joining a company from a top business school spotted a major calculation error in a client report on his first day, according to ...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST