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After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management d...
Psychology says employees who call in sick even when they really need personal leave may be responding to a workplace trust problemEmployees are often conscious of how their managers interpret their choices at work. When asking for time off for a wedding, family obligat...
Manager of a US based company cancels approved Ganesh Chaturthi leave, employee's left fumingAn employee at an MNC has criticised management after a senior manager asked workers to remain available for possible support during Ganesh...
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...
Gen Z employee resigns after manager asks her to work during a leave, sparks debate on work ethicA viral X post has triggered debate over Gen Z workplace attitudes after an account claimed that two young employees resigned from the same...
Not just in legislature, rare to see women in corner offices of PSUs tooWomen account for less than 10% of employees in India’s central public sector enterprises, with representation particularly weak in supervi...
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'Peace begins with...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on kindness, simplicity, connection, inner warmth and harmonyQuote of the day by Mother Teresa, “Peace begins with a smile,” explains how peace can begin through simple acts of kindness. The message c...
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster…’ - Life lessons from the legendary German philosopher’s powerful quote on fighting darkness, hatred, toxic people, self-awareness and protecting your characterQuote for the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Fighting cruelty or dishonesty can lead to adopting similar negative behaviors. Focusing intensel...
Australian saying of the day: 'Chuck a sickie' - Meaning and why it still mattersIn Australia, the phrase 'chuck a sickie' is a playful term used to describe the act of skipping work by feigning illness. This slang embod...
‘Don’t resign on your worst day’: Reddit user advises employee with 10 years of experience to reconsider quitting job over office politicsFrustrated with his corporate job, a seasoned professional is considering quitting to pursue his passion for building a personalised food v...
Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat waveBritain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experiencing its fifth heat...
Psychology says people who over-explain simple decisions may be seeking permission rather than understandingPsychology says people who over-explain simple decisions are not necessarily seeking permission or trying to justify every choice they make...
Quote of the Day by Louis IX of France: ‘Show the wounds of your soul frequently, to your spiritual physician and refuse no remedies, however bitter, to heal them’Saint Louis IX's timeless insight reminds us of the importance of confronting our inner pain. In today's fast-paced world, many feel pressu...
Fired during paternity leave, ex-employee wins nearly Rs 19 crore from Goldman Sachs after tribunal finds he was unfairly treated for caring for his newbornA former Goldman Sachs manager received nearly £1.5 million after an employment tribunal ruling. The tribunal found his dismissal was unfai...
Employee asked for WFH to take care of sick wife. Boss refused, but 5 weeks later he regretted his decisionCareer coach Simon Ingari shared a workplace scenario where an employee asked to work from home temporarily to care for his sick wife, but ...
A life lesson people often learn too late on work-life balance: 'A mother deserves a day off to care for a sick child or sick parent without running into...' - inspiring quote by Barack Obama teaches why family responsibilities should never be ignoredLife lesson by Barack Obama: Barack Obama's quote stressed that work should not overshadow family needs and emergencies. He advocated for w...
Woman informs her boss about pregnancy, 3 hours later she gets fired from the job. 'I trusted this manager'A woman has gone viral after claiming she was fired just three hours after telling her manager that she was pregnant. According to her, she...
‘I’m not a school student’: Gen Z employee’s blunt reply to manager demanding doctor’s prescription for 1 day of sick leaveGen Z workers are redefining workplace boundaries and demanding personal autonomy. A viral online exchange highlighted a Gen Z employee's f...
Psychology says employees may call in sick not because they're too ill to work, but to avoid micromanaging boss or unsupportive colleaguesPsychology of sick leave: Workplace stress and conflicts significantly influence sick day decisions. A Swedish study found issues with supe...
'Can't accept it without a proper reason': Employee shares HR's sick leave message, netizens reactAn anonymous employee's social media post ignited debate over workplace leave policies. HR requested specific reasons for sick leave, citin...