Workplace

Techie says manager asked him to work during paternity leave: ‘My baby is in NICU’

The employee said he had informed both human resources and his manager as early as December that he would be availing paternity leave in April. The company, described as a major insurance firm’s global capability centre in Hyderabad, offers two weeks of paternity leave.

Delhi Infosys techie lists reasons she ‘hates’ her job — and they’re not what you think

The Infosys employee's viral video has since sparked debate on social media about workplace expectations across the IT sector.

Singapore MD to get 12 strokes of cane, 14.5 years in jail for rape of woman he met at work

The managing director was a client of the company where the woman worked as a customer service officer. Although he claimed that the sexual encounter was consensual, according to the evidence presented at court, the woman was drunk and incapable of consenting to sex at the time.

'Time to quit?': Employee asked to work on weekends, 'be alert for 24 hrs' triggers debate

The employee clarified that they have more than eight years of experience and it's been like this ever since they joined the company a year ago. 'Pretty much everything like working for 20 hours and availability on weekends are normalised here,' they said.

Gen Z uses ChatGPT to prepare for salary negotiations, office conflict: Deloitte survey

Deloitte found many feel managers fall short on coaching and mentorship, and in that vacuum, AI has emerged as a stand‑in sounding board—capable of modelling 'difficult but polite' conversations that employees fear could otherwise backfire.

'Work on Saturday or lose 3 days' salary': Company's rule for AI hackathon triggers debate

The employee who shared the notice on Reddit sought advice on how to skip attending the hackathon without facing consequences. 'It’s being called upskilling, but feels more like forced weekend work,' they said.

Bank employee resigns on first day, asked to serve 30-day notice period: 'Hell of harassment'

The employee said that when she was hired as a relationship manager, she was told that she had to work from the office and would not have to go door-to-door for sales. 'But on my first day I was asked to do field work all alone,' she said.

Employees sick of toxic bosses use sick leave to hunt new jobs, HR isn't impressed

Among employees who have joined this trend is a former kindergarten teacher. Lexi took a medical leave of 12 weeks during a period of severe mental health crisis and enrolled in a 10-week intensive therapy programme. She also claimed disability allowance and by the time she was due to return to work, she had another job lined up.

'Where are you?' to Wi‑Fi tracking: Teams update sparks privacy concerns. Microsoft responds

The Microsoft Teams' 'Automatic update of work location' feature arrives as many companies intensify return‑to‑office mandates, leading employees to question whether location tracking could be used to monitor their compliance rather than collaboration.

IIT founder fired me within 3 days of job. 1 year on, I make '8 times more' money: AI techie

Ritu Maurya said that during recruitment, the IITian founder had promised hands‑on guidance but was largely absent — responding to messages hours later and refusing calls for clarification.

‘Job interviews on weekends, at night and before 9 am’: Founder slammed for ‘terrible’ hiring process

Clarifying her stand, Warrant founder and CEO Austin Carroll said, 'I don't think demanding and toxic are the same thing. High-pressure environments exist across medicine, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, and entertainment... What matters is whether people feel ownership, respect, and meaning in what they're doing.'

CEO who worked with Microsoft, Dell, AWS shares hacks to get AI-proof jobs at tech giants

Asana CEO Dan Rogers said that candidates should focus on crafting a résumé 'impossible to ignore'—not through stunts, but through projects, roles, and technical knowledge that AI cannot easily replicate.

Google senior manager: Dressing up, putting on makeup made me ‘more successful'

Anchal Mirza, 36, is a senior manager at Google and has been working with the tech giant for more than a decade. She has previously also worked with Apple. Mirza believes that looking the part directly shapes how she behaves at work — particularly in video‑heavy environments where presence is key.

'Want revenge': Tech Mahindra staffer fired over abusive video. 'Learn work ethics,' say netizens

'When people, especially men, are frustrated, they hurl abuses, and I did abuse in the video. My manager asked me to delete the video, and I did... but they fired me,' the former Tech Mahindra employee Saurabh Saraswat said.

Employee returns from holiday, wins 10-day leave from lucky draw at work, heads back to hometown

The moment sparked wide discussion online, with users praising the company’s generosity and calling the gesture a model of employee-friendly culture.

Employee says his company's RTO policy is affecting his relationship: Girlfriend works remotely

The employee said that the daily commute to work left him exhausted. What earlier felt natural to do as a couple now requires deliberate planning: shared lunches, breaks together, and evening downtime have shrunk, replaced by recovery from the office routine.

Bengaluru recruiter says trainees 'survive on Rs 12,000' salary: 'Not a flex,' replies candidate

Netizens pointed out that the minimum wage in Karnataka’s urban areas is close to Rs 17,000, with revisions expected to push it 15–20 percent higher. They argued that the recruiter’s justification showed a lack of basic HR understanding.

Radhika Gupta's advice on leadership: ‘Aim to be the most loved, not the most intelligent'

In a lengthy note, the Edelweiss MD and CEO urged young professionals to value wisdom, empathy and likability over raw intelligence to succeed at workplaces.

Job in Kenya better than working in Bengaluru, Mumbai: Techie fed up with toxic culture, poor infra

'The mentality of Indians who are just not ready to adjust, work without cutting corners, and finally get sadistic pleasure by making others miserable is draining me out,' the techie wrote.

Billionaires worried their Gen Z kids won’t be able to keep a job: US wealth managers

One wealth advisor said that although billionaires 'have the financial resources to support their children, but they sometimes struggle to determine what else is needed for their children to succeed.'

After working in Beijing for 20 years, woman quits, moves to uninhabited island for 'inner peace'

Yue Li has endured stormy weather, leaking roofs, high winds that prevent cooking, infrequent supply shipments, and even persistent rat infestations — one chewed through her toothpaste the day after she arrived. But for her, the trade-off is clear: 'I have sought my freedom and inner peace in this simple and harsh environment.'

'WhatsApp me': Eternal's Deepinder Goyal tells ex-employees after getting over 8,000 rehire emails

The Eternal founder's appeal follows an overwhelming response to his open call earlier this month, inviting former employees to return to the company's ecosystem, formerly Zomato. On February 3, Deepinder Goyal had shared a post addressed to his former employees, stating, 'I want you back'.

72% Indian employees work over 48 hours a week work, 83% feel burnout: Report

A majority of professionals across generations said they respond to toxic work culture by quietly disengaging, with 39 percent of Gen Z and Gen X, 33 percent of Millennials, and 29 percent of Boomers choosing to step back rather than escalate issues.

Bank staffer seeks Delhi transfer to take care of ill father-in-law. HR says no. Call recording is viral

During the call, the woman explains that her father‑in‑law, admitted to AIIMS Delhi, had suffered multiple organ complications due to diabetes and had undergone four major surgeries in the previous month. With her husband and in‑laws based in Delhi, she told the HR manager she was struggling to manage caregiving responsibilities from Kolkata.

Techie quits Uber job to teach on YouTube, has 2 million subscribers, life he 'always wanted'

Akshay Saini lives with his family in his hometown, Dehradun, and works a small but strong strong remote team. 'I spend time with my family. I live a slow life, and I genuinely enjoy my work,' he said.