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Sleeping your way to success: Why India Inc must stop glorifying sleep deprivationIndia Inc is pouring substantial resources into enhancing employee well-being, yet one critical element is frequently overlooked: sleep. Th...
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
She was hired as maternity cover; years later, a coworker’s repeated underperformance forced a CEO intervention - but left her battling stress, anger and sleepless nightsA senior leader faces a difficult workplace situation. A colleague consistently fails to meet job expectations. This forces the leader to t...
Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...
Psychology says burnout is not laziness: Why sleep, weekends and vacations stop helping when your mind is exhausted from carrying silent pressurePsychology suggests that recovering from burnout requires more than extra sleep or the occasional day off. Lasting recovery often involves ...
Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's gamesIn Indonesia, a remarkable trend is emerging as adults turn back to their childhoods to combat modern stress. Engaging in traditional child...
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
A colleague who gave her work best friend an honest performance review watched the friend get fired and now faces blame for the terminationA team lead's honest performance review for a close work friend led to the friend's termination and the end of their friendship. Despite th...
Employee asks for paternity leave; manager calls him an ‘idiot’. What happens next changes the tone completelyA tense workplace discussion about a six-month paternity leave request unexpectedly evolved into a profound reflection on family and regret...
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
Funny quote of the day for work by Bill Gates: 'I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because...'Funny quote of the day: A humorous Bill Gates quote highlights how lazy individuals often find the most efficient ways to complete tasks. T...
Employee worked endless overtime and got no raise despite promise. Years later, he showed his boss the cost of broken trustA Reddit user shared how a manager denied him a promised salary raise despite a successful performance review and allegedly asked employees...
Employee fired after refusing to come in on their scheduled day off to cover an overtime shift, and their story instantly turned their boss into the villain of a viral workers' rights debateA man was fired for refusing mandatory overtime on his scheduled day off due to pre-existing family plans, despite notifying his manager an...
He left office every day at 1 pm only to return 30 minutes later. When the manager discovered the real reason, he helped the employee in an unexpected wayA manager's quiet observation of an office assistant's daily hospital visits revealed a touching story of devotion. The assistant was carin...
Psychology says adults who keep one chair by the window aren't doing nothing-This reveals how gentle attention can restore what busy days drainA quiet chair by the window is not a sign of slacking off. Psychologists reveal these moments help tired minds recover. Looking out a windo...
Positive Quote of the Day for Work: Here are funny and motivational thoughts to brighten your moodPositive quote of the day today: Workdays can be tough. Positive thoughts and funny quotes offer a much-needed boost. These uplifting words...
Psychology says people who take short walks after a stressful day aren’t just getting steps: They are often giving the mind a small recovery windowA short walk after a demanding workday offers significant psychological benefits. Occupational psychology research highlights these strolls...
Too stressed? 6 indoor plants on your desk can improve your mood and brighten up your day at workDesk jobs can build stress unnoticed. Adding indoor flowering plants to your workspace offers a simple solution. These plants brighten your...