Is your boss playing favorites? Psychology says this bias is often driven by hidden insecurity — a need to control, boost ego, and mask deeper leadership weaknessesThe psychology of workplace favoritism shows that it is rarely about one employee being more capable than another. Instead, it often stems ...
18 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Psychology says every generation secretly believes the next one is ‘ruining society’: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, here’s why it keeps happeningThe psychology behind generational conflict suggests that disagreements between older and younger people are rarely only about fashion, sla...
18 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: “The whole educational and professional training system is a very elaborate filter, which just weeds out people who are....” Did Manufacturing Consent author Noam Chomsky reveal the disturbing truth about institutions, conformity, and intellectual freedom decades before social media?Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The Noam Chomsky education system quote highlights how modern education filters independent thinking in s...
09 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
What It Means When You’re Invited to Meetings but No Longer IncludedWorkplace exclusion is often subtle. Employees may be present but not given a voice in discussions. This can lead to a loss of influence an...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
What Your Boss Really Means When They Say “Let’s Talk Next Week”A simple phrase like 'we will sync next week' can cause significant employee stress. Supervisors often delay meetings due to packed schedul...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
“We’re Comparing Multiple Candidates” Sounds Normal, But Here’s What It Might Really MeanCompanies often say they are comparing candidates. However, a hidden bias called contrast bias can affect decisions. This means candidates ...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Nine in 10 women aspire towards leadership, yet unconscious bias and work-life balance remain key barriers : SurveyNine in 10 high-achieving women in management roles aspire to lead but face systemic barriers, according to Interweave Consulting's survey....
03 Mar, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
Paving the way for an inclusive, enabling and equal work environment05 Dec, 2023, 03.25 PM IST
ET Evoke: Firms keen to fight ‘unconscious biases against women’ must be firm about gender-neutral decor, role modelsOne bias often develops from a lack of visible role models.
03 Jun, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Women professionals in tech report lower levels of gender bias than in other sectors, says new surveyThe survey was conducted across over 700 respondents in India, working across large enterprises.
06 Mar, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
Unfairness at workplace: Are you aware about the biases you do not even realise you have?No matter how enlightened you are, you probably have some.
23 Jul, 2021, 06.40 PM IST
HR roles need high EQ to boost diversity at workThe incident of bias and discrimination that forced Tech Mahindra to sack its head (training) brings to the fore serious challenges compani...
17 Sep, 2018, 01.25 PM IST
Companies like HP, JWT, Indian Hotels look to weed out ‘unconscious biases’Several companies are bringing about changes to fight unconscious biases, which are attitudes reinforced by our environment and experiences.
27 Oct, 2017, 09.17 AM IST
How to create a better workplace experience for womenA workplace should not just be inclusive for women but also go above and beyond towards being sensitive to their needs.
03 Feb, 2017, 01.05 AM IST
NetApp to focus on rapid growth of flash storage businesses: Mark BregmanWe plan to focus heavily on product and sales, and drive rapid growth in all flash storage businesses.
13 Dec, 2016, 12.27 AM IST
India Inc embarks on a new HR mission: To bust unconscious gender biasA host of them are going a step ahead and training their managers in what they call "unconscious bias" — the prejudices that develop becaus...
31 Jul, 2015, 02.46 AM IST
Firms need to erase unconscious bias at workplace: Ana Duarte McCarthy, Citi"Companies need to communicate all the time. What we hear in research is what women do not do well and yet they have so many strengths."
17 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST