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Psychology says high-achievers who can’t delegate aren’t just perfectionists: They’re often still carrying a childhood role that taught them control was the safest place to standMany high performers hesitate to delegate tasks, not because they fear a drop in productivity, but rather due to ingrained childhood experi...
Employees are quitting without another offer, and workplace stress may explain whyMany workers would never have thought about leaving a job without having another job lined up before. As a result of stress, heavy workload...
Went for a hike, saw sunset, felt free: Bengaluru woman compares US vs India work cultureA Bengaluru woman's viral Instagram post highlighted the stark contrast between work culture in India and the US. She described experiencin...
Employee gets called for disciplinary meeting. The reason goes viral: 'For leaving....'A viral discussion on X highlighted employee frustration after a worker faced disciplinary action for leaving at the official closing hour....
Skipping lunch, working past midnight, no leaves: Mumbai nutritionist on how work culture causes health risks in 40sIndian corporate culture often rewards overwork, leading professionals to neglect their health. Skipping meals, late nights, and avoiding l...
No raise, no promotion: Burned-out employee seeks help — advice becomes a lesson for manyWorkplace burnout: A Reddit user's frustration over receiving more work instead of rewards for their achievements sparked a widespread disc...
High BP warning: Not just salty diet or family history, Apollo doctor reveals daily behaviours that increase hypertension riskA senior neurologist from Apollo Hospitals has warned that hypertension is often driven by daily behaviours people overlook rather than sal...
Employee shuts boss down with no reply. His one-day leave request after family member's death was granted with conditionsA grieving employee faced a transactional response from their supervisor after informing them of a grandparent's death. Despite the persona...
Techie juggled 4 jobs including one at Google to feel successful in her 20s, but a burnout health scare made her realize what success really meansTia Lee, a young professional working four jobs alongside her full-time role, pushed herself into a severe health crisis while chasing care...
Sleep, wake up, work, repeat: Billionaire Elon Musk's ruthless routine for Tesla, Neuralink & OptimusElon Musk's relentless work ethic, characterized by a seven-day-a-week grind, fuels his ambitious ventures like Tesla, Neuralink, and Optim...
Cancer at 29: Indian entrepreneur story shows why ignoring stress can be fatalMonika Choudhary, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, faced a shocking stage-4 colorectal cancer diagnosis, despite her healthy habits. Her story h...
Your job might be quietly changing your brain structure and you don't even know yet: StudyA new study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine has found that working long hours—specifically 52 or more per week—may alt...
Doctor condemns Karnataka's 14-hr workday bill, says it can increase risk of heart attack, premature deaths, IT companies are asking for their proposal to be included in the revision of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961....
Experiencing fatigue & nausea? You may be suffering from a sluggish liver that needs urgent detoxificationThere are obvious physical signs that warn you about the added stress your liver is taking
Self-compassion, showing transparency: How companies and employees can avoid a burnout crisis in the 'next normal'If you’re not taking care of yourself, you can’t help the team.
Boldfit CEO feels breaking down duties into smaller, doable tasks is the secret to stay productivePallav Bihani feels taking a break can help in regaining control and focus.
PHDCCI, PHFI inks pact for skill development in health sectorPointing out the major constraints faced by healthcare professionals, the chamber emphasised that this sector is suffering with overworked ...
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from workTaking vacations can help you return to work refreshed and re-energized and thus better able to cope with challenges and day-to-day stresso...
- Get away on weekends
Anyone who wants to sustain a performance edge needs to keep developing new capabilities, and not just keep drawing on existing ones.
- Death of a PwC employee: Concerns about work fatigue & stress in offices in China
Of some 5,000 Chinese employees polled across the country, nearly 45% of respondents said they often felt they were suffering during and af...