‘Boring’ employee worked alone, ate lunch by himself and left office on time every day. 2 weeks after he quit, colleagues discovered what he had been doing for 6 years. ‘He was quiet because he was listening’A quiet employee, perceived as boring, resigned after six years. Colleagues received a surprise gift: a notebook detailing his gratitude fo...
22 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
‘Family would always come first’: She was a dedicated employee but never took work calls after 6 pm. One missed client call revealed the emotional reason behind her decisionA receptionist's refusal to answer work calls after 6 pm drew criticism. Colleagues deemed her uncooperative. However, a major client's vis...
22 May, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fixRailway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum sal...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
She met deadlines, achieved targets, avoided mistakes, but got no appreciation. One question to her boss showed what she was doing wrong. ‘I traded excellence for survival.’Sadhna Sahu received candid feedback from her boss. She was meeting expectations but not performing at her highest potential. This realizat...
11 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Worklife in India vs the Netherlands: Why 'boundaries and balance' matter so much among Dutch employees? Viral video reveals the realityAn Indian professional working in the Netherlands has gone viral after sharing how the country’s work culture reshaped her views on work-li...
08 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Employee fired after just one week... not for a mistake: 'Everything was going well until...'A new employee faced dismissal within a week of starting a job. He had queried a missing payment on his first day. His supervisor redirecte...
06 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Boss snaps at employee who logs in on time, gets silenced: ‘Oh, so you want me to prioritise…’A workplace disagreement over work hours has gone viral. An employee was criticized by his manager for logging in exactly at the start of h...
04 May, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
He was 10 minutes late, so boss demanded punctuality. At 5 pm, he left on time. Employee's fiery response to his boss’s ‘flexibility’ plea became a masterclass in boundariesA recent workplace exchange highlights a common issue. Employees feel fairness is lacking when rules are applied inconsistently. A boss dem...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Why Your Promotion Keeps Getting Delayed at Work, and What It Really MeansRepeatedly postponed promotion meetings can leave employees feeling anxious and demotivated, impacting their engagement and career proactiv...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Employee gave 7 years of loyalty but was fired for being 20 minutes late just once: Colleagues decide to teach the company a lessonA dedicated employee with over seven years of perfect punctuality was fired for being 20 minutes late for the first time. In response, his ...
19 Mar, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Employee fired for being 20 minutes late for the first time in 7 years; coworkers plot to rehire without risking their own jobsA longtime employee was fired for being 20 minutes late for the first time in seven years, sparking outrage among coworkers. The unexpected...
15 Mar, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Gurgaon employee fired in just 20 days for being ‘too punctual’ and having tea with colleaguesA newly hired employee at a Gurgaon startup was fired after 20 days, accused of having an attitude problem and being seen smoking and drink...
25 Feb, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Prayers to determine salary of court employees in PoKThe Chief Justice also directed court employees to work with dedication, honesty and regularity to ensure speedy justice to the public.
26 Feb, 2017, 02.19 PM IST
Government to take disciplinary actions against "habitual latecomers"; asks employees to maintain punctualityGovernment introduced Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System in central government offices, including attached and subordinate offices...
23 Jun, 2015, 05.58 AM IST
Government warns 'habitual late-comers' to office, asks all officials to maintain punctualityCentre has warned all govt servants that disciplinary action will be taken against "habitual late-comers" to office and has asked all to ma...
22 Jun, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
Bio-metric attendance system at Nirman BhawanEight systems known as 'Aadhar Based Bio-Metric Attendance Systems(AEBAS)' have been installed at six gates of Nirman Bhawan.
12 Aug, 2014, 09.30 PM IST
- Before time beat stress: 15 minutes to punctuality
Being punctual to work is not a virtue. It’s an expectation that the organisation has of you.
17 May, 2010, 02.56 AM IST