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How a night of poor sleep can affect your next day at work – and four ways to function better
April 4, 2023 15:50 IST
Research in organisational behaviour has identified sleep as important for being effective at work
Seven tips for finding happiness at work
March 21, 2023 11:30 IST
Whether it's long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do
Joy can help us be better at work – here’s how to find it
March 7, 2023 11:30 IST
The rise of quiet quitting and calls for better work-life balance suggest that falling in love with work and following our passions is unattainable, or at least out of fashion
What is ‘quiet firing’ and how can it affect one’s mental health?
February 13, 2023 08:53 IST
"It can impact the person’s mood, create anxiety, and also create self-doubt that can lead to serious health issues such as not getting proper sleep, feeling helpless, and loss of appetite," said Kamna Chhibber, a clinical psychologist
Jacinda Ardern resignation has people wondering when to quit – but that’s the wrong way to think about burnout
January 30, 2023 12:00 IST
Instead of asking why Jacinda Ardern could not continue in her post, we should be asking what factors in her job contributed to her feeling this way.
Emotional labour: what it is – and why it falls to women in the workplace and at home
December 16, 2022 12:00 IST
Women are fearful of being seen as difficult and more likely to agree to take on the invisible and unpaid labour that detracts from their other responsibilities
Busting the anti-work myth: Most people actually like their bosses
October 21, 2022 19:30 IST
Watching a fictional bad boss on screen is one thing, but experiencing their dark side in real life is another. Having an unsupportive, unfair and incompetent boss can be infuriating
Home, hybrid, or office? How are employers responding to the post-WFH scenario
October 4, 2022 12:30 IST
"The new hybrid model promises greater access to talent, increased productivity for individuals and small teams, lower costs, more individual flexibility, and improved employee experiences," mentioned Dr Rohit Sharma, CEO, and founder, Zini.AI
How quitting a job changed my work-life balance
August 19, 2022 21:40 IST
Lai had been working 50 hours per week as a pediatric nurse practitioner at a community health clinic in southeast Austin after which she quit her job to attain a good work-life balance
Four reasons the shift to hybrid working is set to stay for young professionals
August 3, 2022 12:00 IST
A recent survey conducted with 2,000 London workers found that six in ten employees still regularly work from home despite restrictions no longer being in place.
Work-life balance: Women explain what ‘flexi-working’ means for professional growth, personal satisfaction
July 21, 2022 12:30 IST
"Flexi-working gives me the freedom to decide my rest time and day-offs. I have the flexibility to meet family needs, personal obligations, and life responsibilities at my convenience"
Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
May 10, 2022 19:10 IST
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues. But such routines have become more difficult two years later.
100-year-old breaks own record for longest service of 84 years, 9 days in same company
May 5, 2022 15:50 IST
"He enjoys a calm life and exercises every day. As a result, he has been able to maintain enough vitality and energy to drive to his favorite place every day: the office".
How to build an emotionally safe workspace for employees as they resume office in full swing
May 4, 2022 21:40 IST
A few steps businesses and HR managers can take to provide an emotionally safer workplace giving employees a more positive and supportive culture
Young South Koreans dread revival of work dinners as pandemic eases
April 28, 2022 19:30 IST
Even before the pandemic, an increasing number of South Koreans, particularly younger workers, were already souring on company dinners and similar events, such as company retreats or weekend hiking with co-workers.
Your office is more annoying than you remembered. Here’s how to handle it.
April 20, 2022 22:30 IST
The gossip, the loud talker, and the nosy colleague are all manageable with the right mind-set.
Three ways in which a company can support and retain working mothers
February 14, 2022 21:40 IST
Most women leave their jobs in order to take care of their children and don’t find enough opportunities to rejoin work
From burnout to LGBTQIA+ representation: Toolkit highlights mental health needs at workplaces
January 23, 2022 17:25 IST
The toolkit highlights some stressors like difficult relationship with supervisor, inadequate authority to carry out tasks, long working hours, burnout, financial pressure and threat of loss of job that can be experienced by employees.
What makes quitting so contagious?
January 22, 2022 17:30 IST
But when it comes to heading for the exit, peer effects are particularly potent
When you’re stuck in the middle of a workplace battle
January 19, 2022 22:30 IST
"Earlier this year, I went on a few dates with a guy I liked and thought things were good until he ghosted me. I accepted that he wasn’t that into me and moved on, though I was hurt by the lack of communication. Fast forward six months: He’s introduced as my new co-worker."
Balancing work and fertility demands is not easy – but reproductive leave can help
November 26, 2021 17:00 IST
In Australia, as well as countries such as the United Kingdom, India and New Zealand, "reproductive leave" has emerged as an innovative response to the tensions between work and human reproduction
For new hires, remote work brings challenges, opportunities
September 10, 2021 22:30 IST
Most of all, many young workers say, they know they're missing out when their office is the four walls of their bedroom. They wish they had more chances for everyday social interactions with their colleagues, both to build camaraderie and to find mentors
Feeling anxious about returning to the office? Here’s what you can do
August 28, 2021 08:03 IST
After a year and a half of split-screen meetings and a morning commute from the bed to the kitchen, getting back to the physical office will likely be a big adjustment for everyone. Disruption fuels stress, mental health experts said, and the shift back to the physical work space presents yet another big transition.
Sun-seekers enjoy European summer ‘workcation’ before office return
August 3, 2021 17:00 IST
Combining holiday destinations with remote work is a growing trend in Spain and Portugal's sunniest archipelagos, as travel bans ease and the starved tourism industry offers discounted stays and dedicated workspaces
Bumble announces one week paid leave to combat burnout, pandemic stress for employees
June 22, 2021 18:20 IST
A Bumble spokesperson said, “Like everyone, our global team has had a very challenging time during this pandemic. We wanted to give our teams around the world an opportunity to shut off and focus on themselves for a week”
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