8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPCThe Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
'Money isn't everything ': Employee says no to Rs 72 LPA without regret, says 'contract feels heavily tilted in favour of company'An employee rejected Rs 72 lakh per annum job offer due to strict work-from-office policies, no leave, and lack of relocation support. This...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
5 job habits in New Zealand that shocked a woman living there for 3 years. 'At 5 pm, people actually stop working'A Colombian woman who has been living in New Zealand for three years has gone viral after sharing the workplace habits that surprised her m...
31 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
‘Punctuality should matter for both sides’: Gen Z job candidate walks out after interview is delayed by 1 hour despite double salary offerA top Gen Z job candidate walked out of a job interview after being asked to wait an hour due to the interviewer's unavailability. He highl...
28 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
India's GCC model shifts from cost to capability as AI, talent strains biteIndia's dominance in global capability centres is evolving. These hubs are now integrated, managing complex functions beyond support. Risin...
27 May, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Employee expecting appraisal, gets fired by boss instead. What he said next turned the termination into job promotionA software developer’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed that an appraisal meeting unexpectedly turned into a firing discussion b...
26 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
23 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
When HR says, “the title matters more than the raise,” what employees may already expectMany workers face promotions where a new title is offered, but immediate salary increases are absent. While titles can boost future career ...
14 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Why do some companies hear something different when employees ask for a raise too soon after joiningWhen stepping into a new role, fresh hires frequently approach salary negotiations, often influenced by shifting job responsibilities. Orga...
13 May, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
DA hike for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Postal employees to get 60% DA from this date; see impact on their payoutsGramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) will now receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) of 60% of their basic Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) starting ...
12 May, 2026, 09.30 AM IST