US woman once earned a six-figure paycheck as an HR director. Today, lives on a five-acre farm, says, 'No high-paying corporate job could lure her.' She now has multiple income sourcesLaurie Charpentier made a bold leap from her corporate job to embrace true success through freedom. Together with her husband, they now man...
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Happiness Habit of the day by William Ralph Inge: ‘The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except…’; the English author's timeless quote on the secret of happinessWilliam Ralph Inge’s quote,“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so,”sugg...
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Swiggy employees get Monday off if national holiday falls on weekend, says AVP Saptarshi PrakashSwiggy executive Saptarshi Prakash has highlighted the company's policy of granting employees the following Monday off when a mandatory pub...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...
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Psychology explains why spending money on experiences makes people happier than buying things, and what decades of research revealPsychological research indicates experiences provide more lasting happiness than material goods. Experiences become part of our identity, u...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Sunita Williams to celebrate Thanksgiving in Space: What’s on the menu for NASA’s ‘stranded’ crew?NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station, are preparing for a Thanksgiving celeb...
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With festive season around the corner, India Inc gives staff gift of extra leavesCompanies in India are offering their employees additional time off during the festive season to focus on employee well-being and allow the...
20 Oct, 2023, 11.20 PM IST
Is holiday ‘binge-eating’ the death knell to our health goals?How much do you really need to worry about the impacts of holiday overeating?
29 Dec, 2022, 06.33 PM IST
Startups, firms provide extended paid breaks in runup to New Year'sAs the pandemic winds into another year amid rising Omicron cases, some startups are trying to ensure that, in these stressful times, the N...
26 Dec, 2021, 09.57 AM IST
Vitamin vacays, working from scenic locations & more: Top 7 travel predictions for 2022Although the pandemic is still here, Indians are showing considerable travel optimism.
16 Dec, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
This startup has announced 10-day work break for employees to unplug & rejuvenateMeesho has also updated their list of optional holidays for their employees.
04 Sep, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
Post-pandemic travel may be stressful; but Indians feel open spaces, sanitiser booths can help relaxMost Indian travellers want to prioritise their mental wellbeing when they travel.
21 Aug, 2021, 05.39 PM IST
Office occupiers prioritise scalability, flexibility, employee wellbeing, says surveyThe survey indicates that 65% of occupiers prioritised their transaction structuring towards amenities that could enhance employee wellbein...
18 Jun, 2021, 04.27 PM IST
Covid: India Inc adds mental health of employees on their priority listLive meditation, mental health sessions with specific focus on vulnerable groups, extended weekends, special holidays, free subscription to...
04 Jun, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
Companies offer extra holidays to keep staff in good spiritsCompanies are also taking feedback from team heads and company psychiatrists to see if an employee is overworking, or if she is tackling de...
06 May, 2021, 08.15 AM IST
Indeed says employees won't be required to return to offices before July 2021 due to CovidIndeed shifted to an entirely remote workforce in March 2020. "Our dedicated Return to Work Task Force is working to map out a strategy, in...
20 Jul, 2020, 12.54 PM IST