Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasons - And it may explain why remote work feels betterThe shift to remote work allows employees to gain substantial control over their daily routines and working conditions, leading to enhanced...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says employees who are getting complete freedom have an advantage over workplaces where bosses give clear instructionsZoho founder Sridhar Vembu says companies face a trade-off between clear instructions and employee initiative. He argues that highly metric...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stakeThe day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Using AI without giving away farmMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned that companies effectively pay twice for AI by sharing valuable proprietary intelligence alongside p...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Employee requests salary raise after years of unpaid extra work. What happened next revealed the ugly side of office politics. 'Boss told me I could not succeed'An employee's experience has sparked a workplace debate after he said years of positive reviews and extra responsibilities were followed by...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Infosys Q1 bonus payout averages 70%, down 10 percentage points from a year agoDuring the April-June quarter, Infosys maintained an average performance bonus of 70%, consistent with the previous quarter but lower than ...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Drought-hit England tells South Asians to wash rice twice, urges less water for wuduEngland faces a water crisis after summer heatwaves depleted reservoir levels. Taxpayer funds support campaigns encouraging fewer rice wash...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Bank strike dates 2026: Bank unions announce all-India strikes in September, indefinite strike from October 26; know whyBank unions will launch nationwide strikes in September and an indefinite strike in October. These actions aim to implement five-day bankin...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Bank unions threaten nationwide strike on September 11 to press for 5-day banking, other demandsBank unions will strike nationwide on September 11 due to unresolved demands. This action follows a government 'negative attitude' towards ...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Top sectors in 2026: Pharma and metals race ahead in 2026 so far - check which indices led long-term returnsMetals, real estate, and energy sectors have demonstrated leading long-term investment returns. This TrendMap edition reviews the yearly pe...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
SBI's total business may double to Rs 200 lakh cr by 75th foundation year in 2030: ChairmanBy the year 2030, State Bank of India anticipates its total business could reach an impressive Rs 200 lakh crore, mirroring the Indian econ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
California space station startup Vast cuts jobs after $500 million funding round as crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb’s company races to replace ISSSpaceX-linked California startup Vast has cut 46 employees, or about 4% of its workforce, months after raising $500 million. The layoffs at...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Countdown started: Oracle employees may be staring at another '6 am layoff notice' on September 1Oracle is allegedly gearing up for a new phase of job cuts, with managers instructed to pinpoint roles for elimination by September 1. This...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
He wasn’t fired for poor performance, but for the office building he worked from: Employee shocked by boss’s bizarre layoffA Reddit user was left shocked after his boss was laid off despite being a highly valued manager, with the company reportedly citing the of...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Professionals in India see mismatch between job titles, pay: ReportNearly six in 10 Indian professionals feel their job titles do not match their compensation, an Indeed survey found. While 80% see inflated...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has a vacation request for employees: Staff can skip using leave in August & carry it forward as company wants strong Q4 finishAccenture CEO Julie Sweet is urging employees to boost the company's fourth quarter performance. A temporary vacation policy change allows ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST