'Popular founder' made him wait 40 minutes, didn't even say sorry. Bengaluru entrepreneur says he 'decided to not work' after unpleasant meetingA Bengaluru entrepreneur has sparked a discussion on workplace etiquette after revealing that a popular startup founder made him wait 40 mi...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
No performance concerns, no missed deadlines. But manager decides to terminate employee for dozing off at work. HR’s reality check leaves him disappointed. ‘The issue here is micro-management.’A manager's attempt to fire a top employee for 'zoning out' backfired spectacularly. He accused her of 'microdosing PTO' by dissociating, d...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
From hidden wearables to AI tools: How companies are tackling campus hiring fraudCampus hiring faces a new wave of sophisticated cheating, fueled by generative AI. Recruiters are battling AI-powered tools, proxy candidat...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Candidate's unexpected request during an interview exposed a harsh hiring reality. 'What hurt her was not the rejection, but...'A young graduate's plea to an interviewer not to be ghosted after a recruitment process highlighted a common, damaging practice. She recoun...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Microsoft employee reveals she received a hue shock when she asked former boss why she was underpaid: ‘The painful truth is….’A Microsoft employee's quest to understand her underpayment at Goldman Sachs revealed a stark reality: initial salary dictates future incre...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
'Leverage is not optional': Microsoft techie says previous employer matched salary after she resignedA former Goldman Sachs employee, Kriti Rohilla, shared her eye-opening salary negotiation experience on LinkedIn. She learned that corporat...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Beyond traditional advertising: Make your brand reach business decision makersReaching the right audience today requires more than a successful campaign. As brands look to engage decision-makers in meaningful ways, in...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't clean their homes regularly and let empty bottles, unclean utensils or clothes pile up aren't lazy: What research says about this behaviorPsychology says people who don't clean their homes regularly and let empty bottles, unclean utensils or clothes pile up aren't always lazy....
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 AM IST
Candidate gets hired after he tells boss he would steal $10 million from company: ‘Others rushed to defend themselves…’A job candidate impressed an interviewer by acknowledging that integrity alone isn't enough, stressing the need for strong internal control...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
'Still can't process what just happened': Candidate left stunned after startup interview ended in just five minutes, sparks debateA job seeker's interview with a startup reportedly concluded in just five minutes, leaving the candidate bewildered. After a single technic...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Monday Motivation by Emma McKeon: 'If you work hard and enjoy what you are doing and go after your...' Olympic champion swimmer's inspiring quote on hard work, enjoyment and successAustralian swimming sensation Emma McKeon, a multi-Olympic medalist, embodies perseverance. Her remarkable Tokyo 2020 performance, securing...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
'Don't choose 11 am': Career coach shares 10 reasons why this interview slot may work against youCareer coach Simon Ingari suggests avoiding 11 am interview slots, arguing they can disadvantage candidates. He explains that by mid-mornin...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Psychology says people who don't answer work emails after hours aren't less dedicated and what they're actually protectingWork no longer ends at the office, with smartphones blurring boundaries. While hustle culture praises constant availability, psychologists ...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Candidate’s truthful revelation to one question from employer gets him the job: ‘He has been doing this since class 10…’An interviewer was left highly impressed by a candidate who revealed he was already committed to a second job, working from 7 am to 11:30 a...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST