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‘Work from home has increased women’s burden; it isn’t safer than office either’
July 15, 2020 18:20 IST
Incidents of digital sexual harassment have cropped up in the virtual workplace
Office-goers battle the fear of COVID-19: ‘It’s scary, wish we could work from home’
June 22, 2020 12:30 IST
According to Health Ministry guidelines, all indoor areas in an office, from lobbies and corridors to telephones and door handles are to be disinfected. It is, however, not being followed at some workplaces.
Workplace wellness programme has limited benefits for employees’ health: Study
June 10, 2020 15:00 IST
The study involved around 4834 employees, out of which 2770 were women, with a mean age of 43.9 years.
As offices evolve, will remote work become the new ‘normal’ after COVID-19?
June 9, 2020 12:42 IST
Will office spaces become redundant in the post-pandemic world? Here's what professionals think.
COVID-19: If you are going back to office, do not forget to take these precautions
May 26, 2020 17:17 IST
While provisions for thermal scanning and sanitisation are being made at offices as per official directives, it is also important that you personally take certain precautions as well.
Long hours, coordination trouble: Work from home isn’t really easy
April 29, 2020 22:38 IST
However, amid the discontent and challenges of working remotely, the one silver lining for several professionals is saving hours of travel time.
Is your space ready for ‘work from home’? Here’s a checklist
March 18, 2020 14:10 IST
Working from home can be great if an ample distinction is made between distractions and actual working space.
Coronavirus: Attending an event or meeting? Consider these WHO precautions
March 11, 2020 11:50 IST
All sections of our society – including businesses and employers – must play a role if we are to stop the spread of this disease, said WHO.
Have trouble focussing at work? Keep these foods handy
March 4, 2020 15:00 IST
Don't let your energy levels drop at work. Count on these easily available foods.
Authentic behaviour at work may lead to greater productivity, suggests study
February 5, 2020 18:20 IST
The study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, surveyed working adults in a wide variety of industries including education, manufacturing, engineering, and financial services for two types of emotion regulation — surface acting and deep acting.
Do you know about ‘presenteeism’ at work? This is how it affects your life
January 23, 2020 10:05 IST
Organisations must be willing to provide the tools and the time necessary for employees to recover, reset, and return to optimal productivity.
The right to nap: Indian employees wish to sleep a wink at work
August 22, 2019 13:01 IST
According to a survey conducted by Wakefit, 70 per cent of 1,500 respondents said they do not have a 'nap room' at work and 86 per cent felt having one would boost their productivity.
Emma Watson backs workplace harassment helpline launched in England and Wales
August 6, 2019 17:12 IST
As a first-of-its-kind phone line, the aim of the free helpline is to help plug a gap in the availability of specialist legal advice so that women can get the right assistance they need to hold their employer and harasser to account.
Health tips: Simple ways to deal with panic attack at work
July 18, 2019 13:27 IST
Panic attack can be described as a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that triggers severe physical symptoms.
Writing the perfect auto-response email
July 12, 2019 15:13 IST
It’s important for individuals to remember their audiences and what the implications are.
What makes a leader?
June 17, 2019 12:22 IST
Many of the world’s leaders have mastered this art: They may be tough, but they are known for their grace and humor, too.
Working It Out: Why it’s important to create a work-life balance
June 17, 2019 08:53 IST
We live in a digital age and smart work matters more than hard work. We want happy, productive and energetic employees rather than the employees who are compelled to work long hours at sub-optimal productivity levels.
60 per cent of millennials seek flexible working options: Survey
June 8, 2019 18:00 IST
The survey was conducted with professionals across functional areas including accounts and finance, production and human resources working in full-time jobs.
Just 16-minute sleep loss may put your job at risk: Study
April 24, 2019 12:11 IST
A study, published in the journal Sleep Health, found that reducing your sleep routine during the work-week greatly interferes with job performance.
Companies increasing focus on employees’ emotional, financial health: Study
November 21, 2018 17:21 IST
The study concluded that this year over 80 per cent of the organisations have taken at least one action in health risks or condition management, weight management, physical activity and nutrition and managing employee stress and mental health.
Strict, yet kind boss can boost employees’ performance says study
September 13, 2018 12:13 IST
The study noted that employees with bosses who were authoritarian almost always had negative results on job performance, while those with benevolent chiefs always had a positive impact on job performance.
This company embeds microchips in its employees to make their life easier
August 29, 2018 00:23 IST
According to the company officials, these chips were embedded to make life easier for their employees - from using it as a company badge to buying things with a wave of the hand.
Workers in open-plan offices more active and less stressed than in private offices: Study
August 21, 2018 18:36 IST
The study said that office people tend to be more sedentary compared to other workers and are thus likely to have more health problems. The most common ones include heart diseases, increased stress levels, and tiredness.
Coworking spaces spawn a new generation of workers and a new style of working
August 21, 2018 14:26 IST
The coworking movement reached India almost five years ago and has only grown since. From being cost-effective to its vibe, there's a lot that attracts people to coworking spaces.
Working It Out: Did the education system fail us?
June 11, 2018 15:34 IST
Is the education system flawed? Identify the job skills that are relevant for the next couple of decades, and if your school or college is not imparting those skills to you, you can learn them on your own.
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