Employee agreed to a 90-day promotion trial for a critical role. Four months later, the salary never came. Boss asked her to be 'reasonable'. Here's what happened nextA social media user's experience highlights a common workplace frustration: a promotion without a promised pay raise. After a successful 90...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Best Chinese Proverb on Expectations: ‘Wish iron could turn into…’ Popular saying gives a lesson on expectations and realityA timeless Chinese proverb cautions against expecting instant change. It highlights that personal growth, skill development, and even relat...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by J.K. Rowling: 'If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at...' - A powerful lesson on character and respectJ.K. Rowling's wisdom shines through her observation on true character: how one treats inferiors, not equals, reveals their core. This prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Bengaluru techie reveals why she is still excited to walk into Microsoft office after 5 years, and it's not about perksA Microsoft employee in Bengaluru, Deepika Koul, has captured social media attention for her enduring enthusiasm at work after five years. ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Bengaluru techie says it is better to stay in a big company at a lower salary then a small one with high salaryA Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Burnout, humiliation, and no boundaries: Viral post lists 3 toxic workplace habits that have been normalised for too longCareer coach Vijay Chandola, an IIM alumnus, has identified three common Indian office habits that need to be challenged: glorifying burnou...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST
BEST employees' unions call off strike; bus services to resume in MumbaiMumbai's BEST bus services are set to resume after a three-day indefinite strike was called off Sunday night. Following crucial talks with ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
New labour code: Appointment letters must mention job role, workplace, and other key conditions; here's how employees benefitNew labour code rules mandate employers to issue detailed appointment letters, ensuring clarity on job roles, wages, and social security be...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST