‘Outcome-based’ contracts risk revenue growth for tech firmsThe increasing adoption of AI is driving Indian IT firms and clients towards outcome-based contracts. While this shift aims to improve clie...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Employee shocked after discovering salary cut for every leave day despite annual leave entitlementA Kochi-based manager is raising concerns after their employer deducts salary for approved annual leave, a policy not disclosed during hiri...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
EV, FinTech jobs set to deliver biggest raisesIndian employees can anticipate salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% in FY2026-27, with EV infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare sectors le...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India Inc to dole out salary hikes of up to 10.2 pc across industries in FY27: ReportCorporate India anticipates salary increments between 8.6% and 10.2% this financial year, driven by demand for skilled talent in high-growt...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
A Rs 10,000 SIP can turn into lakhs. CA shares a simple financial fix that can add Rs 10 lakh to your wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against 'lifestyle creep,' where salary hikes are absorbed by increased spending, hindering wealth...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
TCS renews 1.5 million sq ft Chennai office lease in Rs 1,420-cr rental dealTata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed its lease for nearly 15 lakh sq ft of office space in Chennai for 10 years, committing approxim...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
She built an entire department by herself, then discovered a new hire would earn $30K more; what she did 'professionally' during an all-hands meeting left the company stunnedA workplace story shared on Reddit has gone viral after a woman who built an entire department reportedly used a company all-hands meeting ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
The appraisal hangover: How a poor performance review can hurt your career if you react emotionallyCold data, not emotions, will cure your appraisal hangover, says Devashish Chakravarty.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Why your pay hike, promotion and dream car stop feeling special? Ankur Warikoo explains the 'Hedonic Treadmill' and how it affects happinessBig wins often lose their excitement quickly. This is due to the Hedonic Treadmill, a psychological effect. People return to their normal f...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
₹36 lakh job offer vs ₹25 lakh salary: Gurugram techie says higher package brings lower take-home, flags Mumbai cost worriesA Gurugram-based tech professional faces a career crossroads. A new job offer in Mumbai promises a higher annual salary but a reduced month...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
8th Pay Commission calculator: How much arrears can Level 6-10 employees get at 2.0-2.86 fitment factorsThe 8th Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders before finalising its recommendations, while central government employees await clarity o...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
5,100 employees won't get salary hikes as Tech CEO says company is spending on AI insteadTeradata salary hike 2026: Cloud software company Teradata has decided to freeze annual salary increases for its 5,100 employees in 2026 as...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
“7.2 LPA to 16?”: Recruiter says he’s “out of touch with today’s generation” after 100% salary hike expectation, internet says 'nothing wrong in paying...'A recent post on X ignited a debate on hiring expectations and salary jumps. A tech professional questioned a candidate's request for a 100...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM 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
Will DA hike for central government employees be 3% in June 2026? Here's what latest consumer inflation data suggestsThe April 2026 AICPI-IW data has raised expectations of a possible 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for central government employees, though...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
HR offered a 100% hike to candidate willing to accept lower pay; speechless, he learns it wasn’t just about him being the ‘strongest candidate’A viral X post about a job interview is sparking conversations around toxic workplaces, salary negotiations, and ethical hiring practices. ...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Give me more! Only 29% Indians satisfied with current salaryA recent survey reveals that only 29% of Indian employees are satisfied with their current pay, with 81% planning to seek salary hikes in t...
28 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST