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‘Measure outcomes. Not hours’: Workplace lesson on why employees who finish tasks early can be a company’s biggest asset- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopher
- Mercury Retrograde in Cancer 2026: Dates, Effects and What Every Zodiac Sign Should Do Before June 29
- ‘The reward for hard work was...’: Employee’s resignation email sparks debate on workplace fairnessAn employee's resignation letter, shared online, sparked debate by highlighting a feeling of being overlooked despite maximum effort. The w...24 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...19 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Psychology says people who go silent when they’re hurt are not weak, here’s why their brain may be asking them to shut downPsychology does not typically interpret silence as a sign of weakness. More often, it is seen as a coping mechanism that people use to navi...17 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Manager decides to terminate employee for watching World Cup match during work hours. HR defends him with one statement, ‘You are rewarding visibility and punishing productivity’A manager sought an employee's termination for watching the World Cup at work. However, HR discovered the employee had completed all tasks,...16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- Psychology warning: Are you being manipulated in your relationship without realizing it? 5 Machiavellian secrets influencing your emotional balanceThe psychology of manipulation shows that it is often subtle behaviors, rather than obvious actions, that shape emotional dynamics in moder...16 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...14 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- HR accidentally shared confidential survey results company-wide, revealing what workers really thought of managementA company's HR department accidentally sent unedited employee engagement survey results to 84 staff members, revealing candid, specific fee...12 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Buddhist proverb of the day: 'Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die...' A powerful lesson on how inner peace often starts after releasing old grudgesThe Buddhist proverb of the day, “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die,” highlights the harm th...11 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- 'Ghostdoor' for employees? Shark Tank's Anupam Mittal wants workers rated on integrity, notice-period behaviourShark Tank judge Anupam Mittal suggests a 'Ghostdoor' app for rating employees on offer integrity and notice-period conduct. He highlights ...10 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- ‘Got fired and was told that I’m easily replaceable. So I fixed that’: HR fired 'easily replaceable' employee without evidence, ends up costing the company $60K a monthA company fired an employee mistakenly. This employee managed their biggest client, worth sixty thousand dollars monthly. The company faile...10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- He kept falling asleep at work and expected to lose his job. But manager’s response left him in tears. ‘Your work is not your life’A manager showed compassion when an employee was repeatedly falling asleep at work due to a medical condition and medication. Instead of fi...10 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- I fired my star employee for a private hobby she kept off the clock; now my whole team says I'm the problemA small business owner fired her star employee after discovering her adult furry art online, despite admitting customers would likely never...08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sylvester Stallone: ‘There’s a natural law of karma that vindictive people, who go out of their way to hurt…’ Powerful karmic lessons about kindness, revenge and successQuote of the Day: What makes today’s quote so enduringly powerful is that it encourages people to choose compassion over retaliation, perso...05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- 'You said no coffee': My boss fired me for following her own rule, then begged me to stayA receptionist in Australia was fired for refusing to make coffee for salespeople, a task explicitly forbidden by new company policy. Her s...01 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'If you govern people by punishment and regulations, they will avoid...'-Life lessons from Chinese philosophy on leadership, morality, character, and why true influence comes from virtue instead of fearAncient Chinese proverb highlights a key leadership principle. Ruling through fear and strict rules makes people avoid punishment but lack ...30 May, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sylvester Stallone: 'Halloween is the only time people can become what they want to be without...' Life lessons on fun, family time and human behavior by American actor, screenwriter and directorQuote of the day by Sylvester Stallone highlights how people use Halloween to express hidden emotions and personal identity. The quote talk...29 May, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- ‘My boss fired me after learning I take ADHD medication’: This viral story exposed the ugly truth about ADHD discrimination at workA young camp counselor with ADHD was fired after disclosing her medication, highlighting a widespread fear among those with the condition. ...28 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
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