Workplace

Nicole Bernard Dawes believes her relentless work ethic should not extend to the team. 'I wanted to be present at things for my kids, and I wanted [it] to be okay for our team to be that way, too,' she said.

Noida founder after employee takes sick leave due to pollution: Even we are falling ill but...

Interacting with social media users in the comments, the Noida-based founder of a fashion brand, Swapnil Srivastav, said that although employees have the option to take sick leaves, entrepreneurs cannot afford to do so.

Overworked Chinese employees furious with boss's message from Antarctica holiday: 'If you...'

The backlash reflects growing discontent among Chinese employees over long hours and denial of basic protections such as social insurance, as some companies cut corners to fund lavish lifestyles of their senior executives.

Employee claims boss fired her over 3 sick leaves, insulted her on WhatsApp group

Screenshots uploaded by the employee show the team leader writing: 'I can’t imagine how shameless and selfish people I have in my team… pathetic.' He also accused her of 'ghosting' for missing his call after midnight.

Indian techie in Japan earns Rs 1.35 lakh a month, takes home Rs 98,000. Video triggers debate

Living expenses for a single person in Tokyo in 2025 are estimated to be between Rs 84,000–Rs 1.96 lakh a month and the techie's take-home salary of Rs 98,000 triggered a debate on whether a fresher can realistically cope with the country’s soaring rents, daily expenses and overall cost of living.

Indian 'jugaad' to beat workplace surveillance tool goes viral, sparks online debate

After the companies began to track employees activity, it triggered concerns among employees about the pressure of being constantly monitored and sparked a wave of ideas on how to dodge it.

'Did women ruin the workplace?' Here's why New York Times' column on feminism struck a nerve worldwide

Within hours, after mounting criticism on Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms, The New York Times changed the headline to “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?"

Indian-origin ex-Deloitte partner says she worked 100-hour weeks, quit after body 'broke down'

During her stint at Deloitte, Deepa Purushothaman said she would leave for work at 4 am and return home around 1 am.

Billionaire CEO holds meetings on weekends, sends feedback after midnight: ‘I believe leaders are...’

AMD CEO Lisa Su's net worth soared after a 120 percent rise in the company's share price this year pushed her onto Forbes’ billionaire list.

CEO who's interviewed 30,000 people reveals 5 things common in 'happiest, successful employees'

For employees who do not have these five things at their workplace, William Vanderbloemen suggests sharing needs openly or finding a role that aligns better.

Man gets paid 330 times his monthly salary, quits, stops responding to boss. What happened next

Initially, the employee reportedly agreed to return the funds. But three days later, he submitted his resignation and stopped responding to calls and messages from his employer.

CA shares video of vacant Netherlands office at 5.10pm: ‘Bring just one Indian manager here and…’

The 13-second clip triggered a flood of reactions online, with many praising the discipline and boundaries maintained in European workplaces.

Stressed at work? This CEO reveals simple phrase that helps her ‘think clearer', ‘solve problems’

Experts from Harvard agree with Autonomic CEO Jamie Wood that redirecting anxious thoughts can be helpful, but long-term change may require deeper reflection.

YouTuber who became a millionaire at 32 shares how she saves money on bills: 'If you're buying...'

“Most people assume their bills are non-negotiable and set in stone,' financial educator Rose Han said. 'But almost everything is negotiable.'

Walmart HR head says she 'never believed in the term work-life balance'

For Walmart’s chief people officer Donna Morris, the key is flexibility. She believes that rigid boundaries between work and personal life are not always realistic, especially in leadership roles.

Companies with women CFOs outperform industry averages, but representation stuck at 25%: Study

Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, noted that women are often appointed during times of crisis. 'They’re seen as detail-oriented, thoughtful in their approach, and relentlessly hard-working,' she said.

33% US employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help, finds study 

The report urged leaders to treat social skill-building as a strategic investment, not a soft-skill afterthought.

Expert who coached Google, Amazon leaders shares 3 phrases to ‘command attention’ at work

Workplace psychologist with 15 years' experience believes that clear communication helps busy decision-makers respond quickly and decisively.

Researcher says 4-day workweek boosts profits, productivity & well-being: ‘Never expected it’

The research was carried out on more than 8,700 employees from 245 companies across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK, primarily adopting a four-day work week with no pay cut.

These 3 founders hated their 9-to-5 jobs so much they launched their own companies

Three entrepreneurs turned frustration with their jobs into thriving businesses. Here's how they quit the grind led to cookie empires, rental retreats, and sustainable tech success.

Man wins Rs 2.3 lakh lawsuit against employer on being forced to attend online meetings after work

'These activities occurred after working hours, with the employee lacking the option to decline participation. Therefore, they should be classified as overtime,' the court declared.

Forget quiet quitting, bosses are now on the look out for employees taking ‘quiet vacations'

Know more about 'quiet vacationing,' the latest workplace phenomenon where employees discreetly take holidays, deceiving bosses into thinking they're working.

UK VC defends 7-day work week: 'If you want to be a $10 billion company, you can’t do it on a 9-5'

'We are fighting against companies being built in Silicon Valley, and speed and the ability to move fast, really determines success, in AI especially,' Harry Stebbings said.

Harsh Goenka says he never shouted at anyone at work: 'I take quiet pride in that'

When an X user asked the billionaire industrialist if staying cool later takes a toll on him, Harsh Goenka said it didn't.

Delhi HR executive reacts after employee quits on Day 1': 'No job becomes perfect in a day'

The viral post has sparked a discussion on social media on professional commitment and transparency in communication at workplaces.