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...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
‘Being good at your job isn’t always enough’: Bengaluru CA shares a hard-earned lesson on career growth and workplace successCA Meenal Goel's LinkedIn insights reveal that technical skills alone aren't enough for career success. She highlights that hard work doesn...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Coworker called married employee his 'favorite,' joked 'divorce!' after she complained her husband wouldn't take out the trash, then kept sending mixed signals for a yearA married employee's story about a coworker who called her his "favorite," joked "divorce!" after she complained her husband wouldn't take ...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Venus Transit 2026: Which Zodiac Signs Need to Stay Careful? These 5 Signs Could Face Unexpected Challenges in JulyThe Venus transit 2026 isn't favourable for every zodiac sign. On 4th July 2026, Venus, the planet of love, wealth, luxury, beauty, and rel...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
US Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teamsThe US Supreme Court has affirmed state laws preventing transgender girls and women from participating in school sports, a decision impacti...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
HR said every late minute means 10 minutes extra work. Gen Z employee found a loopholeA new office policy designed to curb lateness backfired spectacularly when a Gen Z employee cleverly used its own logic to justify leaving ...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Newly hired marketing analyst says coworker who wasn't their boss buried them in work until one conversation with their manager changed everythingA marketing analyst's probation period is marred by a colleague who overstepped boundaries, assigning work and criticizing performance dail...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
'Meet your next director of the federal budget': Usha Vance's $8 dollar dress meets JD's approval as story goes viralUS Second Lady Usha Vance playfully dismissed media interpretations of her maternity wardrobe, particularly an $8.75 Old Navy dress, by sha...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Your rank expires the day your result comes out': Bengaluru CA shares a hard truth about career successA chartered accountant has sparked debate by asserting that academic ranks don't guarantee workplace success. She argues that the professio...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu confirms pregnancy with husband Raj Nidimoru. Mom-to-be once revealed how motherhood would change her life: 'That child will be...'Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed her pregnancy, announcing a maternity break from acting after the success of her film Maa Inti B...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Parliamentary panel to examine cases of domestic violence and remediesA parliamentary committee will delve into critical issues affecting women, including domestic violence, trafficking, and the welfare of fem...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Drawn from IOC, FIFA but still uniquely cricket-specific: Aussie doctor behind ICC's post-pregnancy guidelinesThe ICC has launched groundbreaking 'post-pregnancy return to play' guidelines, drawing from global sports bodies but tailored for cricket'...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Employee finished all assigned work, took a 20-minute restroom break; only to learn supervisor had been tracking their whereabouts in a lurching wayA remote worker's brief restroom break sparked workplace tension after their supervisor allegedly contacted a colleague to inquire about th...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Saturday Quote of the Day: Michelle Obama on why strong men don’t put down women. A powerful take on strength and gender respectSaturday Quote of the Day: Former First Lady Michelle Obama's powerful quote, 'Strong men — men who are truly role models — don't need to p...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwideThe National Commission for Women has urged all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the POSH Act, ensuring women's safety and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST