80% employees are not enthusiastic about their job: New report shows engagement at work drops to COVID levelsGlobal employee engagement has fallen to twenty percent, marking a significant decline. This low engagement costs the world economy ten tri...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
‘I’m not a school student’: Gen Z employee’s blunt reply to manager demanding doctor’s prescription for 1 day of sick leaveGen Z workers are redefining workplace boundaries and demanding personal autonomy. A viral online exchange highlighted a Gen Z employee's f...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Psychology says employees may call in sick not because they're too ill to work, but to avoid micromanaging boss or unsupportive colleaguesPsychology of sick leave: Workplace stress and conflicts significantly influence sick day decisions. A Swedish study found issues with supe...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Why American elections are so complicated - and securePresident Donald Trump said he is using federal authority to secure U.S. elections, claiming they risk being "stolen." Election experts say...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
What is SAVE America Act? Here's all about Trump's plan to overhaul voting in AmericaSave America Act What is it? A Republican-backed bill, the SAVE America Act, mandates citizenship proof for registration and photo ID for v...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
RBI bars banks, NBFCs from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulting borrowers, related partiesNew Reserve Bank of India norms will prevent lenders from reselling acquired assets to defaulting borrowers. These prudential rules apply t...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
FIR lodged against contractor, Noida Authority over worker's death while cleaning sewerAn FIR has been filed against a contractor and the Noida Authority after the tragic death of a sanitation worker during sewer cleaning. Rep...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Psychology says people who panic a lot in everyday life aren't weak: What this behaviour really means and the psychology behind itPsychology says people who panic a lot in everyday life aren't always incapable of handling challenges. Psychology explains that frequent p...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Psychology says people who crib a lot about almost everything aren't always negative: What this behavior may actually reveal?Psychology says people who crib a lot about almost everything aren't always trying to spread negativity. Psychology explains that frequent ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
BRICS trade union delegates call for worker-centric AI policies, stronger social dialogueTrade union representatives attending the BRICS Trade Union Forum in Hyderabad have called for artificial intelligence (AI) to be deployed ...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Six former CJIs said simultaneous elections won't undermine federalism, Constitution: JPC chiefMembers of the parliamentary panel, comprising legal specialists, concluded that One Nation One Election adheres to constitutional framewor...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEFAgeism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and struct...
11 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Psychology of animal lovers: The person who has to pet every dog they pass isn't just an animal lover; a 2019 randomized trial found even 10 minutes with a dog or cat measurably lowered people's stress hormonesA study found petting animals significantly lowers stress hormones. College students experienced reduced cortisol levels after interacting ...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Why fragmented employee wellbeing programmes fall short across generations, impacting productivity and ROIIt’s high time that organisations rethink how wellness programmes are structured, designed, and delivered in a meaningful way. The goal sho...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Germany sick leave policy: 'We are scrapping sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Friedrich Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness. Here's what we knowGermany sick leave policy: Germany has announced it would tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST