Got a PIP at work? Here's what it really means and exactly what you should do about it nowA Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured workplace process designed to address performance gaps, set expectations, and guide em...
06 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Despite layoffs, Indian techie gets 2 global offers from Silicon Valley and Europe. But rejects both. Says, 'I would rather fix it than fake it'A young Indian developer, Abhishek, surprised many by rejecting two lucrative international job offers. Instead of accepting, he chose to r...
05 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Getting fired became his best career move: 'Got 4+ months of severance pay...'An unexpected job termination at a multinational corporation became a blessing in disguise for a professional. After experiencing a toxic w...
04 May, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
10 years, no PIP, no warning, no clues—then fired: The shocking reason company gave an employee stuns everyoneAfter a decade of positive performance and no warnings, an employee was unexpectedly fired. The company initially cited organizational chan...
04 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Boss put him on a PIP and handed him walking papers — employee then pulls off the most satisfying workplace revenge story of 2026Most professionals don't see a PIP coming because they're looking at the wrong signals. They track their output, measure their deadlines, c...
04 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Meta’s Q1 earnings show AI driving engagement, ad gains across platformsMeta's AI advancements are boosting user engagement and ad revenue significantly. Higher video consumption on Instagram and Facebook, coupl...
03 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
What Happens When Leaders Start Talking About Research Optimization at WorkCorporate buzzwords like 'efficiency' often cause employee stress. Past experiences make workers fear job cuts or increased workloads. Scie...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Why Employees Sometimes Sense Their Role Is Being Cut Before It HappensEmployees may sense job insecurity through shifting duties and reduced visibility. Experts note these signs can signal restructuring or cos...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
When Your Performance Metrics Vanish at Work, What Could It Mean?Performance dashboards are common in organizations. When these metrics vanish, it can create uncertainty for employees. This absence of dat...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Why Companies Bring in Outsiders to Review Your WorkExternal consultants are often brought in to evaluate organizational workflows and offer solutions during times of change or cost-cutting p...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
71,000 tech layoffs in 2026 already, are you next? Ankur Warikoo shares 3 warning signs to look out for and 5 ways to secure your jobTech jobs face uncertainty with many layoffs. Ankur Warikoo shares early signs of job risk. These include work being sidelined, lack of man...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Employee who had worked for 10 years in company was not aware he was laid off: ‘Even my manager didn’t know…’An employee learned of his termination indirectly after a colleague was laid off, only to discover his own supervisor was also unaware and ...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
'No major screwups, no PIPs': Techie reveals shocking reason why four people were laid off despite good performanceSoftware professionals in India are facing job instability despite strong technical skills, as evidenced by recent layoffs at a well-funded...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Techie explains why “just doing your job well” may no longer be enough for software engineersA software engineer's post about layoffs at a well-funded tech company has sparked debate, revealing that even high-performing employees wi...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
How Layoff Risk Could Show Up in the Kind of Work You’re Assigned, Not Just Performance ReviewsSubtle shifts in job roles often precede layoffs, a trend overlooked by many. Employees may notice their responsibilities evolving from str...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Employee resigns toxic workplace, finds better job. But still remembers one thing from past company. Techie’s post offers powerful leadership lesson.A software engineer shared a story of a friend's humiliating experience with toxic managers, leading to his resignation despite being offic...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
‘Best performer’ to unemployed: Ex-techie of major company shares how AI-driven job performance review led to his layoffA tech professional recounts being laid off after his manager presented an AI-generated performance review, despite his previous top perfor...
26 Feb, 2026, 07.33 PM IST