When Your Boss Tells You to Take Leave More Than Usual, What Are They Really Trying to Fix?While U.S. businesses encourage more vacations, this often serves as a managerial tactic to indirectly address employee burnout and dissati...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Three-day weekends galore! Americans set to enjoy bonus breaks thanks to 2026 calendar quirkAmericans can look forward to a summer filled with extra time off thanks to a calendar quirk in 2026. Four federal holidays will result in ...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Manager who turned a top American startup into a big brand resigns due to burnout, now struggles to pitch — dilemma sparks adviceCareer transition tips 2026: A former manager left a digital creator platform due to severe burnout. He is now seeking advice on how to pre...
21 Feb, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Boss fires overworked employee to save himself; triggers company crisis with no one left to manage critical workA small company is facing operational disruption after a key employee was abruptly fired, leaving essential tasks unattended. The terminate...
22 Oct, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Why breaks are important to work hard and achieve success, of both employees and organisationsAditya Narayan Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of CIEL HR Services, emphasizes the importance of breaks and holidays for workplace respec...
10 Jun, 2024, 02.02 PM IST
Midweek recharging can douse burnoutA weekend between two weekends would make it a great workweek.
11 Apr, 2023, 11.09 PM IST
Holiday burnout: Why it happens, and three ways to help you recoverMany of us are exposed to numerous stressors over a very short period of time throughout the holiday season - whether it's queuing for pres...
28 Dec, 2022, 10.47 AM IST
Annual leave: Why you should use it up, and how to make the most of itAnnual leave is beneficial for employers, as it improves employee productivity by up to 40%, reduces the likelihood of sick leave by 28%, a...
22 Jul, 2022, 10.38 AM IST
The annual leave quagmire. Here's why you should use up all your holidaysIt is important to take time out from work in order to fully live our lives.
22 Jul, 2022, 08.41 AM IST
Startups, firms provide extended paid breaks in runup to New Year'sAs the pandemic winds into another year amid rising Omicron cases, some startups are trying to ensure that, in these stressful times, the N...
26 Dec, 2021, 09.57 AM IST
Oyo introduces 4-day work week, no-questions-asked infinite PL; Zerodha kills work chats post-6pmOYO has also introduced a mid-week breather.
13 May, 2021, 12.05 PM IST
How gifting coffee blends made Rohan Bopanna an entrepreneurThe tennis star gifted coffee blends from his estate in Kodagu to fellow players Mahesh Bhupathi and Bruno Soares.
07 Feb, 2018, 12.09 PM IST
Are you a workaholic? Take a step back now, it can take a toll on your healthCorporate burnout is becoming an increasingly alarming problem in India.
20 Sep, 2016, 10.40 AM IST
Bosses ruining vacations for employees: StudyBosses may be ruining their employees' vacation by expecting them to work while on holiday, a new study has found.
30 Jun, 2013, 12.49 PM IST
Anti-burnout measures: Companies provide staff counselling, sabbaticals & no fancy targetsConcerned about their employees' well-being and productivity, many companies are trying to put safeguards, and anti-stress and anti-burnout...
12 Jul, 2011, 11.42 AM IST
- Growing India needs a right mix of work & play
It's been a ceaseless endeavour for India Inc for the last couple of years - to bring down costs, boost efficiency and raise productivity e...
02 Jan, 2007, 01.45 AM IST
- Employees whine of no work-life balance
Employees across sectors complain of vanishing work-life balance & high incidence of burnouts at workplaces.
02 Jan, 2007, 01.05 AM IST