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‘I was her unpaid freelancer’: Employee says manager made her work 14-hour days for 2 years on husband’s personal brand- Quote of the day by Roger Waters: ‘I think that happiness resides somewhere between the...’ — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on happiness, empathy, understanding, relationships, compassion, self-awareness and personal growth from the legendary Pink Floyd co-founder
- Quote of the day by Spencer Tracy: ‘You don’t have to be extraordinary to matter...’ — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on authenticity, self-acceptance, self-doubt, personal growth, empathy, relationships and the quiet wisdom of Hollywood’s legendary acting giant
- After 5 months of never being late, employee arrives 8 minutes behind schedule - manager confronts him, cancels his lunch break and says 40 minutes of pay will be deducted; he quitsAn employee’s eight-minute delay at work reportedly escalated into a confrontation after his manager cancelled his lunch break and said 40 ...04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Hyderabad engineer quits 13-year IT career to build wildlife startup, says ‘Nature is the greatest teacher’, earns Rs 80 lakh annuallySai Kiran Bhagavatula left his IT career to launch Wildlife Whisperers in 2023. This venture teaches corporate lessons by observing animal ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- India’s $100-billion GCC boom runs into an engineer talent puzzleIndia's Global Capability Centres sector is rapidly expanding and generating significant revenue. However, a substantial gap exists between...03 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- He refused the job 10 minutes after joining because nobody was smiling: Delhi entrepreneur shares how an employee exposed a problem that everyone at office missedA candidate rejected a job after spending just 10 minutes in a Delhi office, telling entrepreneur Kanika Jain that the workplace felt negat...31 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- Delhi entrepreneur was shocked when candidate resigned on first day because of ‘bad vibes’. She refused to be angry. Her next move changed the business: ‘Sales increased 30%’An entrepreneur was left shell-shocked when the employee she selected after four long interviews resigned on day one of his work. When he r...29 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Fresher saves company from Rs 30 lakh loss on first day, catches error senior team missedA fresher joining a company from a top business school spotted a major calculation error in a client report on his first day, according to ...28 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- Best German proverb of the day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” a life lesson on what people do when no one is watchingBest German Proverb of the Day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” describes what can happen when supervision or authority disappear...27 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: “If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on knowledge, wisdom, responsibility, critical thinking, growth and why understanding difficult truths can lead to better decisions and meaningful changeQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov teaches a simple but important lesson: knowledge may create difficult problems, but ignorance cannot solve...27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Elton John: “The three hardest words to say aren’t ‘I love you,’ they are…” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote by the legendary singer-songwriter on vulnerability, asking for help, self-acceptance, resilience, healing, courage, relationships and personal growthQuote of the day by Elton John highlights why asking for help is often harder than saying "I love you." The idea connects with relationship...26 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Burnout employee quits job without a backup plan. ‘Go on a trip,’ suggests RedditAfter experiencing profound burnout and anxiety, an employee decided to step away from their job. Fellow Reddit users chimed in with storie...26 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg had a bold plan to replace Meta staff with AI. Here's how it imploded.Meta considered cutting some teams by as much as 60% under an AI-driven restructuring plan, Reuters reported. The company ultimately cut 10...26 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- The 9-to-5 job you hate is funding your lifestyle: Woman says if you want better then...Content creator Disha Desai sparked online debate after urging people to stop complaining about their 9-to-5 jobs while relying on the sala...25 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- The human advantage behind Huron’s growth in IndiaHuron has seen remarkable growth in its India team since 2020, surpassing 4,100 professionals. This advancement signals a deliberate transi...24 Aug, 2026, 02.49 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
- 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
- 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
- ‘I never said I was okay’: Gen Z employee quits job after 8 months, despite being hardworking and never missing a deadlineDelhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared how a Gen Z employee resigned after eight months despite being hardworking and never missing de...17 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
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