‘Work is just a part of life’: Indian in Germany shows nearly empty office before 5 pm, sparks debate over work culture in IndiaAn Indian man living in Germany has shared a video showing an almost empty office at 4:58 pm on a Monday, prompting discussion about workpl...
Delhi entrepreneur was shocked when candidate resigned on first day because of ‘bad vibes’. She refused to be angry. Her next move changed the business: ‘Sales increased 30%’An entrepreneur was left shell-shocked when the employee she selected after four long interviews resigned on day one of his work. When he r...
Do your job, avoid office drama, go home but it can still backfire. How being a quiet employee hurts your career, new research answersA quiet approach to work may seem ideal — do your job, avoid office gossip and drama, and head home — but it can sometimes come at a cost. ...
India’s flex workspace market records strongest H1 as seat leasing jumps 68%: Cushman & WakefieldIndia’s flexible workspace sector posted its strongest-ever first half in 2026, with operators leasing 191,306 seats across the country’s t...
Psychology explains why some employees struggle to say 'No' to their boss - The hidden personality traits, fears and need for approval behind this workplace behaviorFor many employees, the act of refusing work requests proves surprisingly challenging. This difficulty is often rooted in a fear of being j...
Fresher saves company from Rs 30 lakh loss on first day, catches error senior team missedA fresher joining a company from a top business school spotted a major calculation error in a client report on his first day, according to ...
57% office occupiers in India see no material impact of AI on leasing decisionsMost Indian office occupiers see no major impact from AI on leasing decisions, CBRE says. Many firms are in early AI implementation stages,...
Gen Z job seeker teaches interviewer a lesson about self respect after unpaid overtime question in round one. ‘I got up and said...’A Gen Z job seeker’s interview took an unexpected turn when the interviewer raised a question that immediately made the candidate reconside...
AI skills beyond coding: How non-tech professionals are joining the AI raceAI is becoming a mainstream workplace skill beyond coding and technical roles. Professionals in marketing, finance, HR, sales and operation...
Three Dimensions of HR Excellence: Where people-strategy meets business impactThe workplace is rapidly evolving, demanding that HR functions move beyond traditional roles to drive measurable business impact. The Econo...
CEO couldn’t reach employee for 45 minutes while he was on a break, called an old phone number and then asked: ‘Do you want this job?’After only a 45-minute break, an employee returned to find their CEO furious over a missed call and unanswered messages. Despite the employ...
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says employees who are getting complete freedom have an advantage over workplaces where bosses give clear instructionsZoho founder Sridhar Vembu says companies face a trade-off between clear instructions and employee initiative. He argues that highly metric...
Employee requests salary raise after years of unpaid extra work. What happened next revealed the ugly side of office politics. 'Boss told me I could not succeed'An employee's experience has sparked a workplace debate after he said years of positive reviews and extra responsibilities were followed by...
Tech doesn't disrupt in its own right, it disrupts when it's widely deployed: David Bach President, IMDAI presents significant business opportunities and challenges, necessitating employee upskilling and careful data governance. Technology's ...
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Recognising the people strategies shaping tomorrow’s workplaceThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 have been unveiled to honor organizations, teams, and leaders who excel in human capital manag...
Australian saying of the day: 'Chuck a sickie' - Meaning and why it still mattersIn Australia, the phrase 'chuck a sickie' is a playful term used to describe the act of skipping work by feigning illness. This slang embod...
Psychology says people who always praise boss aren't necessarily happy at work: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who always praise boss aren't always genuine admirers. Constant praise at work can be linked to impression managemen...