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Don Gone: Finally, the boss has been put in his place
December 5, 2016 00:25 IST
There’s an anonymity in online rating which emboldens the passenger or traveller to criticise. The comfort of knowing that you need never see the person or place you’re rating ever again.
A tip sheet for workers and workplaces where marijuana is legal
December 1, 2016 21:49 IST
Bottom line: You can't come to work high.
Nicer and agreeable women are paid less, says new study
November 22, 2016 22:14 IST
Dominant, assertive women, who clearly express their expectations and do not retreat from their demands, are compensated better than their more accommodating female peers.
10 Vaastu tips to bring prosperity, positive energy in workspace
November 20, 2016 18:56 IST
From where you should keep your money to the position of the seat, everything has an impact.
Here’s what most entrepreneurs fail to learn
November 17, 2016 20:27 IST
There are no guaranteed success formulae in this world, but if you are open to learning you may figure out the patterns that maximise your probability of success.
88 per cent employees willing to stay longer if appreciated at work: Study
November 3, 2016 12:15 IST
A majority of employees feel under-appreciated by their bosses and feel that with a little more acknowledgments, they would happily work harder and stay on longer in their current jobs.
Sexist violence and harassment against women lawmakers is ‘real and widespread’: Report
October 27, 2016 00:56 IST
Four out of five of the women reported having been subjected to hostile behaviour causing psychological harm or fear.
Extroverts more at advantage in team-based work
October 24, 2016 20:46 IST
Extroverts are perceived as proactively contributing to teamwork and can get in the good books of their boss more easily.
Pets at work may help boost atmosphere, but bring at your own risk
April 7, 2017 16:41 IST
Research has found that having animals around boosts morale, improves the work atmosphere and raises productivity.
High-stress jobs may lead to early death: Study
October 17, 2016 19:43 IST
Researchers have found that stressful jobs have negative consequences for employees' health when paired with low freedom in decision-making.
High-stressed jobs can lead to early grave: Study
October 17, 2016 11:39 IST
If you are in a high-stress job, chances are you are heading towards innumerable health conditions, even early death, than those who have flexibility and discretion in their jobs.
Working It Out: Here’s what makes an entrepreneur
October 5, 2016 12:59 IST
Five ways how entrepreneurial culture can and should be encouraged today.
Gender bias at workplace may affect manager’s image
October 4, 2016 21:11 IST
Professor Joyce Bono of Florida University found that when evaluating managers who exhibited equal levels of ineffective interpersonal behaviours, supervisors were more likely to choose men over Women.
How firms treat staff, affects their resignation style: Study
September 25, 2016 20:31 IST
The by-the-book and perfunctory resignations are the most common, but roughly one in 10 employees quits in bridge-burning style.
Tasks with deadline may be low on quality
September 25, 2016 14:34 IST
The study suggests that managers need to be vigilant about understanding the negative work quality effects of using deadlines.
Have a tattoo? It may land you a job!
September 18, 2016 16:15 IST
The research suggested that some managers think tattoos on staff can "positively convey an organisation's image".
From duped maids to rice farmers, Asian women lead the way in businesses to aid society, says poll
September 15, 2016 12:46 IST
Women interviewed across Asia described a fairer playing field and higher drive to put compassion over valuation as the reason women are doing so well as social entrepreneurs.
It’s men who get pay hike when asked for, not women
September 11, 2016 20:55 IST
Women as often as men ask for a wage hike -- but it's the males who are more likely to get it than the females
Ladies! Gaining weight may reduce your job prospects
September 9, 2016 22:21 IST
Women face weight-based prejudice at the workplace - even when their body mass index (BMI) is within the healthy range, the study found.
At workplace, women better at negotiating for friends: Study
September 8, 2016 21:02 IST
The study found that women negotiate better outcomes when negotiating on behalf of others whom they care about, while men do not exhibit a difference in this respect.
Listening to music at work may boost team spirit
August 24, 2016 20:30 IST
During the tests when happy, upbeat music was played like "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison or "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles, team members were more likely to contribute tokens to the group's value.
How inconsistent work hours affect employees’ personal life
August 22, 2016 19:32 IST
“Unpredictable work schedules and unstable hours create significant costs of time and money for millions of workers and their families," said Ryan Finnigan.
Not loving your job early on can lead to depression in your 40s: Study
August 22, 2016 16:53 IST
People who were less happy with their work early in their careers were more depressed, worried and sleeping troubles, says study.
Envy at workplace may hamper your productivity
August 22, 2016 15:57 IST
Employees carry these negative feelings home with them and stick with them the following day, ultimately wasting valuable time and productivity.
Kissing up to your boss has positive influence on co-workers: Study
August 17, 2016 21:13 IST
The study also found that when employees directly observed the supervisor behaving in a positive manner, the effect of ingratiation became less important.
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