Workplace

Work From Hell: Which type of job makes people the unhappiest?

A study by Harvard University, which surveyed more than 700 employees, has revealed that jobs that require little to no human interaction and don’t offer opportunities for interacting with colleagues have the unhappiest of employees

5 ways to manage stress related to workplace

Even if you are a naturally disorganised person, planning ahead to stay organised can help to reduce your stress at work.

Explained: Why women encounter mansplaining more frequently at the workplace?

Mansplaining may represent a type of gendered incivility at the workplace — a form of rudeness most often experienced by women and gender minority employees and most likely to be perpetrated by men

Explained: What is 'emotional labour' and why does it fall to women?

Invisible unpaid labour, like doing the office tea rounds, falls disproportionately on women — who then have to manage their emotional response to carrying out unwanted tasks

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace

Demonstrate work-life balance and encourage your employees to take care of their own mental health

Flexible working models must be implemented to catalyse 'new normal' for women at workplace, say experts

According to an analysis by UN Women, 740 million women work in the informal economy and their income fell by 60 per cent in the first month of the pandemic

Anand Mahindra backs TOD' proposal for civilians; Group may recruit those who serve in Indian Army for 3 years

The Indian Army is considering a proposal--'Tour of Duty' (ToD) or 'Three Years Short Service' scheme, under which civilians could be allowed to join the force for a three-year tenure as officers and in other ranks for a variety of roles, even frontline fighters.

Survey says 48% employees keen on switching jobs for greater flexibility; employers look at adopting remote work policies

Employees across sectors believed that being able to work remotely allows them to maintain a better work-life balance and that it reduces stress and improves morale.

Google employees protest over complaints of sexism, unchecked power in workplace

Google employees posted about the walkout and were set to deliver speeches in public plazas.

#MeToo and Indian workplaces: Advocate Sonal Mattoo on the movement's lessons for organisations

As #MeToo allegations continue to tumble out on social media, what is the mandate for Indian workplaces? Advocate Sonal Mattoo spoke with Firstpost about the way ahead.