She was fired. But one request to HR turned the tables and landed her a coveted senior role: ‘Before I leave, can you….’An X user recently shared a powerful anecdote about how the HR officer’s rude attempt to fire her unceremoniously backfired completely.
13 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Employee claims company didn't let his 2-year old enter the premises when he went to return his laptop, netizens reactA laid-off employee's attempt to return his company laptop with his 2-year-old son led to an unexpected lesson about corporate priorities. ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Gen Z employee was suspended for 30 days, so he left the country: HR said ‘you’re not expected to report’ before calling him back after 10 days. Here's whyA Gen Z employee was suspended for 30 days after repeatedly arriving late and was told not to report to work or contact his manager. He use...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Laid off employee was forced to train his own replacement for months. But his revenge plan made the company regret their decision instantlyAn employee's exit from a company took an unexpected turn after management informed him that his position would soon be taken over by someo...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
PayU India CEO on MDR; Qcomm’s festive hiringPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has backed a simple pricing model for UPI charges. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
11 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Micro-managing boss wants to fire Gen Z employee for taking mental health leave. But HR’s one statement leaves him speechless.In a troubling incident, a manager expressed doubts about a Gen Z employee who took 3 days of leave for mental health reasons, even suggest...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Group term life: Why salary-linked insurance cover can matter after death and offer critical financial support to familyThe objective of life insurance is to provide a replacement income to the dependents of the deceased employee. That is why it is important ...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
See you, CIO: Why India’s family offices are struggling to hire and retain investment chiefsIndian family offices are transitioning from wealth protection to professional investment management. Finding and keeping skilled Chief Inv...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
JLL opens 1.2 lakh sq ft GCC in Hyderabad, plans 1,600 hiresJLL has opened a new 120,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. This new centre will support JLL's global businesses and clients ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
He was out on a Performance Improvment Programme. Then he got a huge surprise: 'I cried, they said the PIP was purely...'A Reddit user recently shared a bizarre anecdote on how he was put on a performance improvement programme and then told he had received a r...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Online MBA vs full-time MBA: Why working professionals are choosing DY Patil OnlineHow DY Patil Online exemplifies the growing appeal of online MBA by designing credentials that convert real‑time workplace learning into pr...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
H.R. Hygiene Products shares to list today on BSE SME. Here’s what GMP suggestsH.R. Hygiene Products is set to debut on the BSE SME platform today after its IPO was subscribed 6.26 times. Ahead of the listing, the grey...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Candidate asks for Rs 65,000. HR offers Rs 50,000, promising 'learning opportunities'. She accepts. What happens two months later leaves the company with regretsCandidate asks for Rs 65,000 but accepts Rs 50,000 after HR promises learning opportunities. Two months later, after being loaded with extr...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
‘You are too valuable’: Gen Z employee denied promotion despite being a top performer teaches HR manager a lessonA high-performing Gen Z employee was passed over for a promotion after the HR manager said she was too valuable in her existing position to...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
IndianOil set for board revamp as govt proposes four MD positionsThe government plans to restructure Indian Oil Corporation's board. Four managing director positions will replace the current structure. Fu...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
H.R. Hygiene Products IPO Day 1: Subscription status at 13; check, GMP, price band and key detailsH.R. Hygiene Products’ ₹43.17 crore SME IPO opened for subscription on Wednesday and received a 13% subscription in the initial hours. The ...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST