Why “We’re Like a Family Here” Feels Comforting at First but Raises Quiet Questions LaterMany offices claim to be like a family, aiming for team cohesion. However, this familial language can blur professional boundaries. Employe...
05 Apr, 2026, 06.45 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
They Keep Saying “Let’s Talk About Your Growth Later," But What That Delay Really Means for Your CareerVague promises of 'discussing growth later' leave employees confused and disengaged, research shows. Managers often delay these crucial con...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
"Feel free to push back," bosses say: Why employees rarely do?Despite workplace encouragement to voice ideas, employees often remain silent due to ingrained norms and fear of retaliation. Perceptions o...
22 Mar, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
They Say “Don’t Talk About Salary” at Work: So Why Does the Law Say You Can?Employees often face workplace pressure not to discuss salaries. This practice, known as informational asymmetry, can erode trust and job s...
20 Mar, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Why do some bosses pick favorites and often call it "trust" insteadIn many workplaces, favoritism may not seem apparent at first, and it may even seem justified as something such as trust, team compatibilit...
20 Mar, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
“I Like Working With People I Trust”: Why Bosses Favor Certain Employees at WorkWorkplace favoritism is a hidden issue that impacts teams. It creates an uneven playing field where success seems based on preference, not ...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Word of the Day – Schadenfreude: Meaning, examples, and psychological researchWord of the Day – Schadenfreude: Schadenfreude is trending as searches spike during celebrity scandals and political controversies. Nearly ...
13 Feb, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Reality of money game: In a system where cheaters are rewarded, can fair players become wealthyIn today’s financial landscape, success often seems unfair, with shortcuts and connections sometimes outweighing hard work and honesty. A R...
08 Nov, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee flags rising cybercrime, urges Amit Shah to actMamata Banerjee alerted Amit Shah about social media's impact and cybercrime increase. She urged public awareness and digital literacy. Pro...
03 Jul, 2025, 09.01 PM IST
Is passion your job? It can be more detrimental than you thinkResearch suggests that placing too much emphasis on passion for one's work can have negative consequences. It can prevent individuals from ...
30 Aug, 2023, 06.57 PM IST
Influencer Andrew Tate fights Romania house arrestTate -- a self-described misogynist with a large online presence whose case has garnered international attention -- has also been indicted ...
21 Jun, 2023, 11.56 PM IST
Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests"Iran - 2; England, Israel, Saudi and traitors - 6," read the headline in hard-line daily Kayhan. The newspaper, whose editor-in-chief is a...
22 Nov, 2022, 04.58 PM IST
Can't think positive? Psychologists say being grumpy can actually be usefulLike regret and worries, anger is an instrumental emotion, which my co-authors and I have shown in several research papers.
05 Jul, 2022, 12.23 PM IST
India joins the debate on forking out extra at restaurantsAdding a service charge of 5-10% to the bill is a fairly established practice in Indian restaurants, although some, especially in hotels, h...
10 Apr, 2016, 04.11 AM IST
Why to make peace with randomness in stock marketBeneath the randomness in market, there are patterns but they manifest themselves over long periods of time, driven by fundamental attribut...
02 Apr, 2016, 01.43 PM IST
Are quotas the best instruments for delivering equal opportunities?Why have quotas not delivered to the extent that was expected? This leads to another, are quotas the best instruments for delivering equal ...
02 Feb, 2012, 02.15 AM IST