A 2026 psychology study found that unfair or pointless job tasks increase quiet quitting by draining workers’ psychological resources, but AI assistance may reduce the riskNew research reveals that pointless or unfair work depletes employees' mental energy, directly leading to quiet quitting. A study in Fronti...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash: ‘The only thing greater than the power of the mind is the courage of the heart’Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash: 'The only thing greater than the power of the mind is the courage of the h...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't avoiding work: What this habit reveals?Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't always avoiding work. Research in psychology suggests that pla...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.26 AM IST
This family sold its business for $1.7 billion and rewarded 540 factory workers with a $240 million giftA Louisiana-based company, Fibrebond, has made headlines after its sale for $1.7 billion, with former owner Graham Walker gifting a stagger...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
How did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella become one of the world's most admired leaders? 6 books recommended by him that offer cluesSatya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, draws substantial inspiration from his extensive reading. Influential texts such as 'Forged in Crisis'...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Employee finished all assigned work, took a 20-minute restroom break; only to learn supervisor had been tracking their whereabouts in a lurching wayA remote worker's brief restroom break sparked workplace tension after their supervisor allegedly contacted a colleague to inquire about th...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Cook earning Rs 15,500 left after 4 years despite gifts and salary hikes. Man says her exit taught him a harsh lessonA man's four-year relationship with his cook ended abruptly when she left for a higher-paying job, despite his consistent salary increases,...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
New labour code: Appointment letters must mention job role, workplace, and other key conditions; here's how employees benefitNew labour code rules mandate employers to issue detailed appointment letters, ensuring clarity on job roles, wages, and social security be...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Psychology says the quietest person in the room who remembers small details isn’t emotionally distant; they’re building connection by listening for what others quietly revealMany think that the loudest voices create the strongest workplace relationships, but research in psychology challenges this view. Quiet peo...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Gen Z employee records details of client meeting on smartphone. When manager calls it disrespectful, an unexpected lesson on workplace etiquette followsA Gen Z employee's use of AI for meeting notes surprised her millennial manager. The manager explained that clients value visible signs of ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
She was hired as maternity cover; years later, a coworker’s repeated underperformance forced a CEO intervention - but left her battling stress, anger and sleepless nightsA senior leader faces a difficult workplace situation. A colleague consistently fails to meet job expectations. This forces the leader to t...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’ve eaten’ - meaning, significance and a lesson on honesty and accountabilityA traditional Burmese saying reveals that silence cannot hide actions. The proverb 'The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Only with a new ruler do you realize how good the old one was’ - a lesson on perspective and appreciationA Burmese proverb, 'Only with a new ruler do you realize how good the old one was,' highlights a common human tendency to undervalue presen...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Jelly Roll hinted at Bunnie Xo divorce ahead of shocking breakup news? Here's what his social media post revealsCountry star Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie Xo have filed for divorce after nearly a decade. Fans suspect trouble brewed earlier, pointing to h...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
A new hire waited exactly five minutes after a 10 AM salary credit to submit a resignation email at 10:05 AM, prompting an HR executive to question whether weeks of onboarding and training deserved at least a full day's loyaltyA new employee resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about the evo...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Psychology says the loneliest people in any workplace aren’t the struggling ones; they’re often the most reliably competent ones, because excellence can quietly teach everyone else to stop checking if they’re okayIn the hustle of corporate life, top performers can frequently find themselves in the shadows. Their exceptional skills often lead others t...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
‘Got fired and was told that I’m easily replaceable. So I fixed that’: HR fired 'easily replaceable' employee without evidence, ends up costing the company $60K a monthA company fired an employee mistakenly. This employee managed their biggest client, worth sixty thousand dollars monthly. The company faile...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST