Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
No performance concerns, no missed deadlines. But manager decides to terminate employee for dozing off at work. HR’s reality check leaves him disappointed. ‘The issue here is micro-management.’A manager's attempt to fire a top employee for 'zoning out' backfired spectacularly. He accused her of 'microdosing PTO' by dissociating, d...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
‘Being good at your job isn’t always enough’: Bengaluru CA shares a hard-earned lesson on career growth and workplace successCA Meenal Goel's LinkedIn insights reveal that technical skills alone aren't enough for career success. She highlights that hard work doesn...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Coworker called married employee his 'favorite,' joked 'divorce!' after she complained her husband wouldn't take out the trash, then kept sending mixed signals for a yearA married employee's story about a coworker who called her his "favorite," joked "divorce!" after she complained her husband wouldn't take ...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
HCL Tech surges 6% on $1.14 billion AI deal; Mercedes-Benz likely clientHCL Tech shares surged following a significant $1.14 billion deal with a European Fortune Global 50 firm to manage its digital workplace an...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Gen Z employee ignores 20 calls of boss at 2 AM after server crash. Her reply stuns the furious bossIn a striking incident that has caught public attention, a Gen Z systems administrator took a stand against an unexpected on-call policy. A...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Hong Kong's AUM hits record $5.4 trillion on 193% rise in inflowsHong Kong has taken numerous steps to attract wealth in recent years, an attempt to rebound after the city lost some of its allure in the w...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
He was offered a salary that was just Rs 2,000 higher than his previous. Two months later, he has the last laugh: ‘Do not disregard…’A job candidate, offered a meagre salary hike despite his qualifications, accepted a role promising career growth. However, his exceptional...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Unfair appraisal? 5 tests courts use to detect bias against employeesSuspect unfair appraisal in the private sector? Indian courts examine five key tests to detect bias. They first establish a comparable empl...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.48 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
UTI Mutual Fund buys nearly 15 lakh shares of MCX for Rs 425 croreUTI Mutual Fund has significantly boosted its stake in MCX, acquiring nearly 15 lakh shares for a substantial Rs 425 crore via an open mark...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM 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
92% of tech executives see AI management as vital work skill by 2031: KPMGAs the corporate landscape shifts toward automated decision-making, 92 per cent of tech executives report that managing artificial intellig...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Man receives 60% salary hike days before he exits the company, is not happy: 'In my mind...'A product marketing manager's resignation took an unexpected turn when his company offered a significant salary hike just days before his d...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.46 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
Companies pull back on AI as weak workplace collaboration hurts results: ReportA recent report shows that many companies are pivoting away from AI initiatives due to challenges with quality and employee engagement. The...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
The boss factor: Why a good manager matters more than you think for your careerYou can’t pick the manager, but he could decide your career, says Devashish Chakravarty.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST