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Manager decides to terminate employee for taking ice cream break. But HR’s simple question changes office rule permanently- American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practices
- Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people do
- Forget free food and WFH. Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal wants companies to pay salary paid twice a month. He explains why it is importantAnupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, recently urged a shift from the traditional next-month salary payment system. He argues that paying e...02 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Why escalating workload expectations are becoming harder for workers to resist?The phenomenon of lengthy workdays is increasingly common across various industries. This evolution is largely influenced by a competitive ...17 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Manager denies work-from-home request despite heavy rain and flooding. Employee’s smart protest turns the tablesA manager denied an employee's request to work from home during a flood, citing company policy. Later, the same manager questioned the empl...11 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Are married employees less dedicated? Corporate worker says having a family became disadvantage for his career progressA corporate employee’s post on Reddit has sparked a wider conversation about whether married life and family responsibilities impact career...04 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- ‘Sorry, ex-manager’: Techie loses promotion due to manager’s lapse, says ‘Karma works best when you forget’ after ex-boss faces similar fateThe post has struck a chord with many online, especially young professionals navigating India’s IT sector. It highlights a familiar fear, t...14 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- When Every Decision Needs a Yes: The Quiet Workplace Shift That Leaves Employees Feeling StuckUS companies undergoing change often see more approvals needed for decisions. This increased control can reduce employee freedom and motiva...08 Apr, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Employee who was denied WFH by boss due to loss of collaboration opportunities quips: ‘The only collaboration I experience is…’A worker's plea for remote work was rejected with a manager's claim that teamwork thrives on office chats. The employee countered, detailin...28 Jan, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Employee told to share live location by boss over sick leave request. Reddit debates office rights vs micromanagementA Reddit post has sparked online debate after an employee claimed their manager asked for live location access to approve sick leave for a ...05 Jan, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- Denied WFH by boss, 'sick' employee takes a sweet revenge and wins permission for remote workAn employee, denied remote work despite illness, attended the office, leading to the manager's regret and policy reversal after witnessing ...02 Jul, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
- Office or jail? 16-minute break and you are fired. Employer's new rule shocks Redditors.A Reddit user shared their frustrating experience at a company with a new CEO obsessed with break time violations. The CEO implemented a st...03 May, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
- Company launches 2-min toilet time rule to improve employee productivityThree Brothers Machine Manufacturing Company in China has set strict bathroom break policies to boost efficiency, allowing breaks only at s...20 Feb, 2025, 01.13 PM IST
- Wall Street CEOs condemn Donald Trump assassination attempt: 'Deeply saddened' by violenceCEOs of major American corporations have strongly denounced the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a camp...16 Jul, 2024, 07.24 PM IST
- Unable to focus? Researchers find the link between extreme heatwaves and workplace injuriesThe heat increases workplace injuries by making it harder to concentrate.16 Jul, 2021, 05.32 PM IST
- Extending closures in Wuhan may prevent second wave of COVID-19: StudyIn the study, researchers, including those from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the UK, used mathematical modelling to ...26 Mar, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
- What makes Adobe Systems an ideal workplaceAdobe offers one of the best benefits with special attention on education and wellness of its employees.02 Jul, 2018, 04.11 PM IST
- RateGain Technologies receives Great Indian Workplace Award 2018The award ceremony, conducted by UBS Transformance, saw over 200 leading Indian companies nominated for the award in this category.10 May, 2018, 11.52 AM IST
- Genpact welcomes new moms with shift timings of their choiceGenpact is consolidating most of its maternity benefits,which already existed, under what it termed the 'Returning Moms Programme'.13 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
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