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Bosses do not promote hard working employees: Career coach explains the qualities they actually look for before promoting a workerCareer coach Freyaz says working hard or putting in long hours does not automatically lead to a promotion. She argues that employees are mo...
Not introvert or extrovert: New ‘Otrovert’ personality type is about feeling like an outsider, but there's a catchThe emerging personality type known as 'otrovert' refers to individuals who navigate social settings with ease, yet maintain a distinct psy...
Psychology says people who work even when they are ill and don’t take a leave may be trapped in a cycle of pressurePeople who continue working despite being ill may be driven by a strong sense of responsibility, financial concerns, fear of falling behind...
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 Date: Know Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Why Tools, Machines Are WorshippedVishwakarma Puja 2026 will be observed on September 17, coinciding with Kanya Sankranti. The festival honours Lord Vishwakarma, the divine ...
‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel takes best actressDanish film 'Woman Unknown' secured the Golden Lion at Venice. Mathilde Arcel also won best actress for her role in the drama. John Malkovi...
Indian Workers' Association in UK celebrates 70th anniversaryThe Indian Workers' Association Southall marked its 70th anniversary on Thursday. This organization has campaigned for labour rights and so...
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'El hábito no hace al monje' - 'The habit doesn't make the monk' - A timeless lesson on why appearances can be misleading and true character is revealed through actionsThe Spanish saying 'El hábito no hace al monje' serves as a reminder not to evaluate people solely based on their appearance. Clothing and ...
Think winners never quit? Ankur Warikoo says the opposite and explains what successful people walk away fromAnkur Warikoo challenges the belief that winners never quit, arguing that successful people know when to walk away. He says this can mean l...
Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without...' - Ancient Chinese military strategist and author of The Art of War’s timeless lesson on why the greatest victories are often won without conflictSun Tzu, the ancient strategist, profoundly emphasized the significance of preparation and intelligence for achieving strategic victories. ...

Quote of the day by Jack Ma, 'I don't think I'm a workaholic. Every weekend, I invite my colleagues and friends to my home to play cards. And people, my neighbors, are always surprised because I live on the second floor apartment, and there are usually 40 pairs of shoes in front of my gate, and people play cards inside and play chess. We have a lot of fun' offers powerful life lessons on work-life balance, success, friendship, happiness, joy, positive mindset, acceptance, challenges popular idea that working harder is always the answer to achieving moreQuote of the day by Jack Ma words remain relevant. Success should not be measured only by how many hours someone works, how much money they...
Canada launches free AI courses for students, educators, workers and jobseekers: Check date, who is eligible, what they will learn and how to access themCanada is launching a National AI Literacy Initiative to educate its citizens which offers free online courses covering AI basics and respo...
Not salary. After quitting her corporate career, co-founder shares what nobody warned her about: 'Freedom can feel uncomfortable'Devon McDonald, Co-Founder of Second Harvest, reflected on leaving a corporate career she spent nearly two decades building. Three years la...
ET HR Excellence Awards 2027: Honouring the leaders redefining the future of workThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 will recognize leaders driving workplace transformation. The Leadership Honours track specific...
Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: 'The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.' Life lessons on recognising opportunities, taking initiative, ambition, timing and success from the Scottish-American industrialistQuote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie's quote emphasises the importance of taking prompt action when opportunities arise. He...
US woman once earned a six-figure paycheck as an HR director. Today, lives on a five-acre farm, says, 'No high-paying corporate job could lure her.' She now has multiple income sourcesLaurie Charpentier made a bold leap from her corporate job to embrace true success through freedom. Together with her husband, they now man...
Laid-off employee asked to return to office during notice period despite doing KT online, seeks WFH until last working day, HR responds with one wordAn employee challenged the reasoning behind mandatory office attendance during their notice period. HR insisted on a return to facilitate c...
Gen Z employee resigns after manager asks her to work during a leave, sparks debate on work ethicA viral X post has triggered debate over Gen Z workplace attitudes after an account claimed that two young employees resigned from the same...
Quote of the day by Sammy Davis, Jr., 'You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear' offers timeless powerful advice on courage, commitment, fear, resilience, personal growth, success and overcoming life’s biggest challengesQuote of the day by Sammy Davis Jr. reminds us that fear and commitment often compete for the same decision-making space. Fear asks what co...
AI may not take your job, but it could remove the first rung of your career ladderAI may not be causing mass unemployment yet, but it could be removing the entry-level jobs through which young workers traditionally build ...
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Celebrating the teams turning HR strategy into measurable impactThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 shines a spotlight on the HR teams making a significant impact through strategic actions and t...