Oracle layoffs 2026 September 1 update: US employees ‘watch’ Slack counts after no 6 AM job-cut email — when could layoffs happen?Oracle layoffs 2026: The dreaded 6 am layoff email failed to arrive on September 1, leaving Oracle employees across the US and India watchi...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Montreal transit agency bans workplace prayers from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism law: What employees need to know about Bill 9Montreal’s public transit agency STM has banned employees from praying on workplace property from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
DA hike for July 2026: 64% Dearness Allowance likely after latest inflation data; when can central government employees get it?AICPI IW July 2026 Index: The estimated dearness allowance for central government employees has soared to 64%, driven by the July 2026 AICP...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
OpenAI says Apple has only itself to blame in trade-secret fightOpenAI denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft on Monday, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was ...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
EPF scheme launches EEC 2026: If you missed EPF enrolment, find out whether you can enrol before the October 31 deadlineSalaried employees who want to opt for EPF scheme but could not due to issue with employer can now do so by October 31, 2026 if these condi...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
‘I wasn’t working anymore, I was just waiting for approvals’: Bengaluru CA shares what micromanagement does to employeesBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared her experience of working with a manager who wanted updates on every task, email and small decision. Initia...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Central govt employees’ bonus calculator: NC-JCM seeks ceiling hike from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000 ahead of Dussehra; how much bonus employees can getIn anticipation of the Dussehra festival in October 2026, central government employees are advocating for an increase in the bonus payable ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
What organisational excellence looks like when people strategy meets business performanceThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 honors companies that actively drive workforce performance and adaptability through innovative...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Gen Z is breaking workplace salary taboos: Reddit post sparks debate over why young employees openly discuss payGen Z employees today are embracing open dialogue around salaries and financial goals, shaking up traditional workplace dynamics. In contra...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Why do the best workers get more work? Man’s blunt office take on the phenomenonAn Instagram user has argued that employees who consistently deliver high-quality work can end up carrying more responsibilities because ma...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Odisha orders automatic salary cut for employees who default on maintenance payment to divorced wife: Here's how it will workThe Odisha government has ordered automatic salary deductions for state employees who fail to pay court-mandated alimony or maintenance to ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Oracle layoffs September 1: Will employees wake up to another ‘6 a.m. email’ tomorrow after 21,000 jobs were cut as AI spending soars?Oracle layoffs 2026: Employees are reportedly bracing for another round of job cuts after Oracle eliminated around 21,000 positions earlier...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Low salary? Your good bond with boss could be the reason: Corporate employee explains the hidden trap that silently kills incomeA corporate worker has warned that strong relationships with managers and colleagues can sometimes keep employees in the same company for y...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.03 PM 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
Do your job, avoid office drama, go home but it can still backfire. How being a quiet employee hurts your career, new research answersA quiet approach to work may seem ideal — do your job, avoid office gossip and drama, and head home — but it can sometimes come at a cost. ...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
TCS employees get 50-70% variable in Q1The payout comes after a prolonged period of subdued variable compensation at the company. For nearly two years until the first quarter of ...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says employees who are getting complete freedom have an advantage over workplaces where bosses give clear instructionsZoho founder Sridhar Vembu says companies face a trade-off between clear instructions and employee initiative. He argues that highly metric...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST