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  'Lack of accountability': Startup founder’s reaction to employee’s sick leave on Day 1 goes viral

  Trending | May 19, 2026 15:57 IST

  A startup founder’s viral post about a new employee calling in sick just before their first day at work has sparked debate online. While some users supported the founder’s concerns around professionalism, others criticised the reaction and defended prioritising health over workplace pressure.

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  ‘Hiring humans or robots?’: Woman rejects remote job over webcam tracking and 10-minute screenshots

  Trending | May 09, 2026 15:51 IST

  A woman’s interview experience has sparked debate online after she revealed that a work-from-home role allegedly involved webcam surveillance and screenshots every 10 minutes to monitor employees.

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  Indian woman talks about Dutch work culture

  Trending | May 08, 2026 20:11 IST

  An Indian professional living in the Netherlands has sparked discussion online after describing how Dutch work culture encourages strict boundaries between work and personal life.

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  Narayan Murthy sparks fresh storm with 70-hour work call, cites China's 9-9-6 rule despite its ban

  Trending | November 18, 2025 12:41 IST

  Narayana Murthy has once again stirred a nationwide debate by endorsing 70 to 72 hour workweeks for young Indians and citing China's 9-9-6 culture as a model of ambition. He argued that hard work is the only path to national progress and suggested that India is at a decisive economic moment.

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  Rajasthan top bureaucrat Ajitabh Sharma critiques IAS work culture, says '80% of our work is...'

  India | June 27, 2025 12:47 IST

  Rajasthan Principal Secretary (Energy) Ajitabh Sharma has raised concerns over the Indian Administrative Services' work culture, stating that over 80% of an IAS officer’s time is spent on “non-core work” such as routine meetings, HR issues, litigation, and reports.

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  Workaholic culture or work-life balance? Know how '90-hour work week' won't work for Indians

  Lifestyle | January 15, 2025 16:04 IST

  Prioritising well-being and personal life with commitments at work is essential. Balance between the two is key to long-term success and fulfilment. Let's discuss about the recent '90-hour work week' demand by a renowned chairman which sparked debate among Indians.

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  'Only death in family is excused': Manager's response to employee's car crash sparks outrage online

  Trending | October 25, 2024 12:32 IST

  A social media post featuring a manager's cold reply to his employee is trending high among netizens. In the post, the employee sent a picture of his badly damaged car to his boss, asking for leave. Here's how the manager reacted to his employee's request for leave.

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  What is dry promotion? Know all about the new job trend

  Lifestyle | May 02, 2024 11:45 IST

  Dry promotions are a worrying trend that can leave employees feeling exploited. While companies might view them as a temporary solution, they risk damaging employee morale and loyalty in the long run.

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  Prioritising Tasks to Regular Breaks: 5 habits to be more productive at work

  Lifestyle | April 03, 2024 8:00 IST

  Drowning in work? Feeling unproductive? Learn 5 simple habits you can incorporate into your routine to boost your work productivity and conquer your workday

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  5 effective tips to craft a positive and supportive workplace environment

  Lifestyle | March 30, 2024 16:50 IST

  Happy employees are productive employees. In today's competitive job market, fostering a positive and supportive work environment is no longer a perk, it's a necessity. Investing in the wellness and satisfaction of employees ultimately leads to greater success for the organisation as a whole.

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  'Don't do rona-dhona': Startup CEO advices freshers to take up 18-hour days; bashed heavily

  India | August 30, 2022 17:41 IST

  In the early stages of their career, employees must "worship" their work, and the "flex" built in the first five years carry them for the rest of it, said Deshpande. "Don't do random rona-dhona. Take it on the chin and be relentless. You will be way better for it," he said.

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  Feeling sleepiness during work? 6 tips to help you stay awake

  Lifestyle | January 27, 2022 16:52 IST

  If you are guilty of feeling sleepiness during worktime, try out the hacks mentioned below. The urge to sleep or intermittent yawning may lead to embarrassment among the colleagues and will also affect your relationship with the boss. 

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  Employees don't agree with bosses on gender equality in India

  People | March 06, 2020 15:41 IST

  Most leaders rank diversity and workplace culture low on their list of top organisational priorities. A majority of leaders in India ranked brand recognition and quality (84 per cent), and financial performance (78 per cent) at the top of their list of priorities.

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  A start-up by three ex-Googlers use AI that makes people happier at work

  Technology | January 01, 2019 16:29 IST

  Humu, a start-up led by three ex-Google employees uses AI to 'push' individual employees into small actions that aids in improving staffers' satisfaction and better teamwork.

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  Using too many smileys in a formal e-mail? Beware, as it might be damaging your professional image!

  Lifestyle | August 14, 2017 17:36 IST

  "People tend to assume that a smiley is a virtual smile"

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  Working long hours? Here’s how over-working increasing your risk to heart attack and stroke

  Lifestyle | July 14, 2017 14:32 IST

  Being workaholic might get you a promotion but will you mortgage your health for it?

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  The ONE thing you should do every morning to make your day less stressful

  Lifestyle | May 03, 2017 17:08 IST

  This simple thing will take two seconds but can change the course of your day by a great deal

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  PM Narendra Modi shows deep involvement with labour initiatives

  India | October 16, 2014 15:45 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday sought to expand the political capital of his government by reaching out to vast sections of people, including the poor and the industrialists, in a speech that laid