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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...
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harmMeta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global governm...
A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...
Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social m...
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...
Techie dies in office toilet after clocking in, authorities reject work-related claimA Chinese authority’s refusal to recognise a techie’s death in a company toilet as work-related has prompted anger online. The 39-year-old ...
"Where is debate over men who approved ad?": Gaurav Gogoi questions disproportionate targeting of Kriti SanonActress Kriti Sanon faced public scrutiny over a recent television advertisement. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the patriarchal mind...
Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad pulled by jewellery brand GIVA after controversyAfter encountering criticism, GIVA has pulled its Raksha Bandhan ad featuring Kriti Sanon in an Indo-Western ensemble. Some users voiced co...
Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie, 'Our diversity is our strength. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same' offers psychology about compassion, kindness, empathy, charity, human emotion and connection, teaches timeless wisdom, purpose, meaning, community feelingQuote of the day by Angelina Jolie emphasizes on the idea that diversity is our strength is a reminder that humanity becomes richer through...
Psychology says women who keep asking for permission even if they have the right to decide may be carrying more than patriarchyWomen who repeatedly ask for permission are not necessarily insecure, indecisive or incapable. In some cases, the behavior may be influence...
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...
The 9-to-5 job you hate is funding your lifestyle: Woman says if you want better then...Content creator Disha Desai sparked online debate after urging people to stop complaining about their 9-to-5 jobs while relying on the sala...
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...
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account inf...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of 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...
US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trialThe plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Me...