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Work stress may lead to irregular heart rate
June 6, 2018 12:07 IST
Job pressure can cause a rapid and irregular heart rate called atrial fibrillation. Research by Jonkoping University in Sweden finds that work stress is a risk factor for preventing atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease.
Working It Out: The future of work and digital
May 21, 2018 15:54 IST
Robotics adoption, carbon 3D printing will affect business and economics structures, resulting in massive unemployment in manufacturing as well as agriculture sector. Learn the skills that are going to be highest paid skill in the year 2020 or 2025.
Working It Out: 7 productivity hacks for success
April 25, 2018 11:52 IST
When you do a task happily, you are very productive. Thus, in order to be productive at work, either do only what you love or love everything that you have to do. Do not argue too much with people who pay you.
Working It Out: 16 ‘no-nonsense’ lessons for professional success
April 2, 2018 21:08 IST
There is nothing great about poverty. Adversity makes you strong but eventually, it breaks you if you do not get out of it soon. Money may not bring happiness, but poverty guarantees unhappiness. So here are some tips that may give you a successful career.
Working It Out: Ten Hacks for a Super Memory
March 21, 2018 18:30 IST
In the age of smartphones with instant access to calendar, reminders, and online search engines, we have significantly reduced the usage of memory function all humans have been blessed with.
Why an eight-hour workday is not a good idea
February 15, 2018 22:37 IST
Recent studies have shown that an eight-hour workday is a terrible idea as it has nothing to do with your productivity or efficiency. While some have called for a four-day work week, others think a four-hour workday is sufficient. Though the debate rages on, one thing is clear - an eight-hour workday is not the answer!
Indian working women as ambitious as men: Survey
December 11, 2017 16:50 IST
Keeping in mind these disparities, the survey suggested that companies must spend their time and effort on time-tested and effective initiatives like anti-discrimination policies and regulatory requirements, providing parental leave and child care and offering flexible working models.
Creativity flourishes when boss is humble
November 29, 2017 14:27 IST
Results showed that humble leaders promoted higher levels of creativity on their teams when team members expected them to be humble.
Indian BPO workers say racial abuse happens almost daily: Study
November 27, 2017 13:52 IST
"It is a post-recession reality. Western clients are extremely cagey. If they think you are an Indian, their biggest fear is you are stealing their job and that everything is being outsourced,” said its author.
Working It Out: 8 real hacks to get rid of office politics
April 2, 2018 17:30 IST
People who understand politics may be a little miserable but those who fail to read the situation in advance lose badly. Conquering office politics takes a right balance of speed, patience and stakeholder management.
Harassing employees may cut your well-being: Study
September 30, 2017 12:39 IST
Communicating with workers may help supervisors by releasing negative emotions through sharing, receiving social support and gaining relational energy from their co-workers.
Dream job: Disney is hiring new princes and princesses, here’s how you can apply!
September 8, 2017 22:25 IST
One would be ready to move to Paris and must be fluent in English and French. Of course, they will get ample time to spend in the magical Disneyland, but as entertainers who would require dancing skills and will also have to participate in strenuous parades.
Come into the Light
August 30, 2017 00:00 IST
A grim factory in Noida turns into a sun-filled learning space, even as it holds on to its industrial past
Working It Out: Management lessons from the Ramayana
July 31, 2017 19:54 IST
Be a curious student and see what you should learn from Ramayana to take your professional life to the next level. The characters of Rama, Ravana, Kaikeye and Dashratha, among all the others, have much to teach, if only you know where to look.
Nitish Kumar, and the guide to survival at work (office politics, et al)
August 1, 2017 18:58 IST
In a lofty speech, as Nitish Kumar declared that his mandate was to serve the people of the state, not one particular family, he is being compared to the wily Chanakya and termed opportunist at the same time. Should he have stuck it out and become the beacon of hope as leader of a fragmented Opposition?
Bonding among women co-workers can reduce conflict
July 18, 2017 14:33 IST
When employers encourage an office environment that supports positive and social relationships between women co-workers, especially in primarily male dominated organisations, they are less likely to experience conflict among women employees.
Working It Out: Best professional advice for your 20s
October 11, 2017 15:59 IST
Academic success does matter although the topper of the class need not turn out to be the most successful necessarily. Yes, those toppers do not fail miserably in life and do well for themselves, but there are more factors that create extraordinary professional success than just academic excellence.
Perceived overqualification may lead to job strain
July 12, 2017 21:55 IST
If you are an employee who perceives you are overqualified for your position, chances are you are unsatisfied with your job, uncommitted to your organisation and experience psychological strain, says a study. When an employee is expecting a job that utilises their qualifications but does not find themselves in such a position, they feel deprived.
Working It Out: Why meditation is a new must for professionals?
July 2, 2017 20:41 IST
There are ample of studies by reputed medical institutes published in world famous journals which prove that meditation is even more powerful than medication for sound emotional health. Meditation is the internal bathing and cleansing of the mind.
Bring wellness mantra to work culture
June 22, 2017 11:55 IST
Companies can also plan to launch a "talk about wellness" chatbot on social media that will answer all the wellness queries from people and amplify wellness before business messaging on social media platforms and see it as an integral part of growth.
Learn how to stop workers from being lazy, unproductive
June 17, 2017 17:18 IST
The researchers suggest that there is so much that organisations can do to foster purposeful and ethical leadership, including the adoption of relevant policies, leader role-modelling, alignment around a core vision, training, and organisational culture.
‘Office spaces must be sensitised about menstruation’
May 26, 2017 13:25 IST
"We must have policies that sensitise men and there must be a counsellor and a gynaecologist visiting offices every week to discuss such issues. It must be a core part of the human resources in any organisation."
Speaking Out
April 12, 2017 01:03 IST
Kangana Ranaut spoke about the need for women to be vocal about sexual harassment at the workplace at an event.
Fear of losing jobs to machines growing with rise of AI: Study
March 23, 2017 17:15 IST
People in certain occupations may legitimately fear losing their jobs to robots and software that can work for cheaper and for longer hours than any human.
Gay, lesbians less likely to get leadership position: Study
March 21, 2017 14:25 IST
The study demonstrates that unacceptable levels of discrimination, be they subconscious or conscious, still exists in our society.
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