Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illnessGermany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the emp...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Eric Clapton: “An obsession is where something will… – Inspiring lessons on perception, thoughts, mental focus, distractions and why you can’t stop thinking about what matters to you most by the iconic guitarist known for his emotional depth, expressive style and lasting influence in modern music and cultureQuote of the Day by Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton’s quote, “An obsession is where something will not leave your mind” explores the nature of i...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
EPS 2026 brings new rules, but has the Rs 1,000 minimum pension changed?The government has introduced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing older schemes. The calculation formula for pensions also...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Candidate accepted Rs 20K a month job out of desperation. Then he made a shocking discovery: ‘Others in the same role…A job seeker's morale plummeted after accepting a lower salary than expected, only to discover colleagues in similar roles earned significa...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Employee thought intern 'was not serious' because he left at 5 PM every day. Then he learned the real reasonA young intern's punctual departures from work were initially misconstrued as a lack of commitment. However, a late evening revealed his cr...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
HR said every late minute means 10 minutes extra work. Gen Z employee found a loopholeA new office policy designed to curb lateness backfired spectacularly when a Gen Z employee cleverly used its own logic to justify leaving ...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colourRecent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly u...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Microsoft techie reveals enviable perk that has netizens jealous: 'Your lunch break includes...'A Microsoft employee's viral video showcasing a professional hair blow-dry during her lunch break has sparked widespread admiration. The pe...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Newly hired marketing analyst says coworker who wasn't their boss buried them in work until one conversation with their manager changed everythingA marketing analyst's probation period is marred by a colleague who overstepped boundaries, assigning work and criticizing performance dail...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner before 7 p.m. may have more than healthy eating, they may be scared to break the predictable patternPsychology says people who regularly eat dinner before 7 p.m. may be influenced by self-regulation, habit formation, circadian rhythms, and...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Psychology says fathers who often insist on arriving hours early for flights or trains are not being overdramatic, they are trying to protect the family against uncertaintyPsychology rarely deals in absolutes, but this habit often reflects a deeply rooted human instinct. Responsibility can reshape the way peop...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
No raise for 5 years. Then employee resigned. What happened 48 hours later stunned his bossCareer coach Simon Ingari shared a viral workplace story about an employee who received no salary hike for five years despite strong perfor...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
1 minute late from lunch means 1 hour of extended unpaid work hours? Viral memo leaves employees shockedA controversial workplace notice, allegedly from management, has gone viral on X, mandating a strict 30-minute lunch break. Exceeding this ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST