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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...
UTI Mutual Fund buys nearly 15 lakh shares of MCX for Rs 425 croreUTI Mutual Fund has significantly boosted its stake in MCX, acquiring nearly 15 lakh shares for a substantial Rs 425 crore via an open mark...
Along came an alien prompt: A day in the life of a software engineerThe role of an IT engineer has been rewritten over the past two years. Against the backdrop of persistent layoff fears, ET speaks to a cros...
Why boards end up rubber-stamping decisionsBoards often stifle early strategic ideas by demanding complete plans, leading to late information and limited options. Instead of challeng...
French Proverb of the Day: “Nothing shortens life so much as… — Life lessons on time, purpose, efforts, distraction, overthinking and why you should not waste your time on things that don’t matterFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Nothing shortens life so much as lost steps, idle words and useless thoughts.” This pr...
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund launches Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, its first SIFJioBlackRock has launched its Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, an innovative interval investment strategy allowing twice-weekly redemptions. T...
Global Market: China's central bank expands liquidity toolkit with first-ever overnight reverse reposChina's central bank has introduced overnight reverse repo operations for the first time, injecting 300 billion yuan to manage liquidity. T...
Gold price fall triggers margin calls on bullet loansA significant drop in gold prices has led to margin calls on some gold loans, particularly those with bullet repayments. Loans requiring re...
Integrated command centre powers multi-layered Amarnath yatra security in JammuJammu's Amarnath Yatra is set for a tech-driven security upgrade with a new integrated command centre. This advanced hub, operational since...
Ram Temple Trust will meet on July 7 to decide future action: VHP chiefThe Ram Temple Trust is set to meet in Ayodhya on July 7 to tackle the fallout from the resignations of two prominent officials amid troubl...
Techie recalls 12-round Goldman Sachs interview in Bengaluru, says he rejected offer after he was asked to solve "silly logical puzzles"A tech professional's 12-round interview ordeal at Goldman Sachs concluded with an unexpected logical puzzle, leading him to withdraw his c...
French Proverb of the Day: “The world belongs to those who… — Life lessons on time management, productivity, consistency, routine and why early to bed and early to rise mattersFrench proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “The world belongs to those who rise early.” The saying reflects the idea that success ...
Best Proverb of the Day: "He who has time should not..." - The secret to productivity and successAn ancient Italian proverb, 'Chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo,' urges immediate action over procrastination. It highlights that waiting for a...
How Tour Times is redefining organised group travel in IndiaIndia's domestic tourism is booming, with organized group travel, especially religious pilgrimages and corporate events, leading the charge...
French proverb of the day: 'All the treasure of Earth cannot bring back...' Life lessons on time's importance, material wealth, control, experiences and mindfulnessFrench proverb of the day highlights the timeless truth that no amount of wealth can recover time that has already passed. The saying teach...
Manager decides to give a warning letter to employee for filling up water bottle 3 times. What he does next leaves HR stunnedA satirical post by career coach Simon Ingari exposed a manager's absurd obsession with productivity, leading to a bizarre confrontation wi...
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...
21-year-old’s first Rs 1 lakh salary dilemma in Bangalore: Parents want support, she wants financial freedomA young software engineer in Bangalore faces a dilemma as she begins her lucrative full-time career. While earning ₹1-1.15 lakh monthly, sh...
Best saying of the day: "Being organised saves you half the effort in life"A popular German proverb, "Ordnung ist das halbe Leben," meaning "Order is half of life," highlights the profound impact of organisation an...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Never put off what you can do today for tomorrow. If you can finish your...' - motivational life lessons on time management, productivity, self-discipline and why you should never delay important tasksChinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights that effective time management, not a lack of time, addresses daily challenges. Pro...