Why Rs 40 LPA earners don’t feel richer than Rs 20 LPA earners. CA explains the hidden reasonHigh salaries do not always bring financial peace. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains how lifestyle inflation traps urban professi...
22 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Why do some high performers still end up earning less than their peers?In the workplace, it's common to think that diligence directly translates to a fatter paycheck. Yet, the reality is more complex; some top ...
16 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Infosys non-committal on pay hikes, keeps employees guessingInfosys management remained non-committal on salary revision timelines during a recent town hall, citing macroeconomic conditions and clien...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Why smart people choose wrong careers: Overconfidence, prestige traps, and 5 signs it’s time to switchBrilliant students often get stuck in careers, while average performers thrive. This happens because intelligence is an engine, not a drive...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Why Praise Disappears After a Strong Review: What Shifting Behavior from Managers Can RevealHigh-performing employees often experience less appreciation after positive reviews, as managers may assume they need less support or are s...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
When Your Performance Metrics Vanish at Work, What Could It Mean?Performance dashboards are common in organizations. When these metrics vanish, it can create uncertainty for employees. This absence of dat...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Not happy with increment? Career coach shares how to ask for a bigger salary hike, confidentlyCareer coach Simon Ingari offers a strategic approach to salary discussions, emphasizing preparation and communication over discomfort. He ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
The Real Meaning Behind HRs Saying “We’re Moving Quickly” That You Quietly Worry AboutOrganizations are increasingly prioritizing speed, leading to rapid decision-making that can challenge employees. While agility is crucial,...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Insurance surety bonds data gaps under regulatory lensIn a proactive move to strengthen the financial landscape, Indian regulators are gearing up to close the reporting voids surrounding insura...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
If Your Boss Stops Checking In Suddenly, This Could Be What It Really SignalsManagers are increasingly stepping back from daily employee interactions. This silence breeds confusion and detachment among staff. Employe...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
In 2024, empower your employees to take charge of their careersCurrent trends highlight a preference for outcome-focused measurements, employee autonomy, and connecting individual work to the organisati...
27 Dec, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
5 ways to get a headstart on performance appraisals“Using self-appraisal provides a useful opportunity for the employees to identify what they are good at and look for more ways to get bette...
06 Nov, 2018, 08.55 AM IST
- 'Open dialogues crucial for post appraisal feedback'
Nearly 68% of the organisations deemed post appraisal feedback process as an essential part of performance management system in a survey co...
18 Apr, 2012, 05.18 PM IST
- Some tricks of the trade to get prepared for appraisal
Experts share with Lynn Lobo ways to approach the performance period and some tricks of the trade to prepare for it
16 Apr, 2012, 03.13 PM IST
Bad appraisal? Here are tips to deal with itA negative appraisal can adversely affect the employee's morale as well as performance. It is important that such a situation be handled we...
28 Mar, 2012, 02.57 PM IST
- Performance appraisals are not only about numbers; behaviours, values quantifies
There’s a bogus belief that gets in managers’ way when they evaluate performance. That’s the myth that says that in order for an appraisal ...
08 Nov, 2011, 02.49 AM IST