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
Starbucks announces eighth layoffs in two years. This time those who declined from Seattle to its $100 million Nashville office are losing their jobsStarbucks announces a workforce reduction, laying off 224 corporate employees in Seattle as the company shifts its focus towards its new co...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: How minimum salary may rise to Rs 48,000 at 5 family units; see revised estimates of Level 1-5 employees’ pays8th Pay Commission calculator: Employee associations are pushing for a broader definition of family units in the upcoming 8th Pay Commissio...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Recognising the people strategies shaping tomorrow’s workplaceThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 have been unveiled to honor organizations, teams, and leaders who excel in human capital manag...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Gujarat panel to frame promotion quota policy for disabled employeesA five-member committee has been formed by the Gujarat government to create a promotion reservation policy. This panel will examine central...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.14 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
Canada revises rules for small employers hiring low-wage temporary foreign workersCanadian employers with small work locations can now hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. New federal rules permit businesses with...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 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
Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Joslin, Illinois and Utah, lays off over 3,200 workers as historic US cattle shortage hits meat giant hardTyson Foods is closing its beef plants in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, affecting more than 3,200 workers as a historic US ca...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Psychology says people who always praise boss aren't necessarily happy at work: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who always praise boss aren't always genuine admirers. Constant praise at work can be linked to impression managemen...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.45 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
Bengaluru based founders shares photo of a deserted office at 10:15 in the morning, says we are destroying our productivityBengaluru startup founder Bala Panneerselvam has criticised the city's traffic after finding his office nearly empty at 10am, saying exhaus...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces 365 days maternity leave for third child to boost population growthThe Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay has extended maternity leave for women state government employees having a third chil...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Boss confronts Gen Z employee for finishing work on time; asks her to stay back for 30 minutes more. ‘I am contractually obligated to work 8 hours a day,’ she reminds himA Gen Z employee faced her boss's criticism for leaving work on time. The boss expected her to stay late, mirroring his own routine. She ca...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.38 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
‘I get all my work done on time or early’: Employee pulled up for working 15 minutes less than 8-hour shift, sparks Reddit debateAn employee faced a workplace dilemma after working fifteen minutes less than their scheduled shift. They completed all assigned tasks on t...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST