News for 'work-life balance'

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India scored high on financial health, strong reputation and utilisation of the latest technologies. Others in the top 10 list are Samsung, Amazon, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, IBM, Dell, ITC and TCS.

2023: 6 HOT Dating Trends

2023: 6 HOT Dating Trends

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Modern masculinity will take 2023 by storm and change the gender dynamics in dating.

What's Quiet Vacationing?

What's Quiet Vacationing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Quiet vacationing is a valuable tool to manage stress and maintain well-being during busy periods. It's not a replacement for a full vacation but a way to cope with breaks.

Tired of working long hours in office? Try these countries

Tired of working long hours in office? Try these countries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some nations that have shortest working hours.

Best banks to work for in the world

Best banks to work for in the world

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some of the best banks for employees in the world.

Fed up with WFH, Indian professionals want to return to office

Fed up with WFH, Indian professionals want to return to office

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

One in three professionals in India is burnt out due to increased workload and stress, as the pandemic forces them to work remotely, even as the majority of the workforce feels they would want to return to work in some form, a study by professional network LinkedIn has found. LinkedIn on Tuesday launched findings of the "Future of Work" perception study by research firm Censuswide that focuses on the insights of 1,108 respondents in the age group of 16 to 68, who have worked from home during the pandemic due to Covid-19 restrictions. The survey captures the sentiment of the Indian workforce towards the impact of remote work, their plans to return to work, and work model preferences for the future.

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Shanti Ekambaram, president of consumer banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank, talks about her success mantras, career and money management lessons she learnt, work-life balance for working moms and what India's youth should aspire for.

5 Warning Signs You Are A Work Martyr

5 Warning Signs You Are A Work Martyr

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Being a work martyr can lead to burnout, leading to becoming disconnected, quitting your job, or exhausting yourself to the point of illness.

The pros and cons of working from home

The pros and cons of working from home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Ann Mayer's decision to end telecommuting has evoked strong reactions and has divided opinion.

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

5 Tips To Set Boundaries At Work

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Be clear about when you're working and when you're off the clock, and stick to the boundaries you have set around when you're willing to respond to messages or calls, suggests Amanda Day, Director of People Enablement at Remote.

Google is once again India's best employer

Google is once again India's best employer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian workforce prefers to work for companies operating in sectors like IT, followed by BFSI and retail & FMCG.

1 out of 10 professionals in metro cities face anxiety or depression!

1 out of 10 professionals in metro cities face anxiety or depression!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

What's even more worrying is the age distribution.

OECD ranks 25 best countries in the world to live in

OECD ranks 25 best countries in the world to live in

Rediff.com30 May 2012

OECD has ranked countries in the block based on quality of life.

The crown prince of HDFC Bank

The crown prince of HDFC Bank

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Paresh Sukthankar, the heir apparent to Aditya Puri, prefers an approach that is in sharp contrast to Puri's.

Men and women want different job perks

Men and women want different job perks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Researchers found that qualities men and women look for in a new job are significantly different.

Why Yahoo!'s 'work-from-office' policy makes sense

Why Yahoo!'s 'work-from-office' policy makes sense

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Four reasons why Yahoo! is right when it asks employees to come to office and work

How To Crack UPSC 2023

How To Crack UPSC 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

It is recommended to allocate a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for studying over the weekdays and maximise effort during the weekends, suggests Sarmad Mehraj, teacher and VP, product (UPSC) at BYJU'S.

Indra Nooyi says women can't have it all! Do you agree?

Indra Nooyi says women can't have it all! Do you agree?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In a frank interview the CEO of PepsiCo revealed that, as a mother, she is riddled with guilt for not being able to be there for her daughters.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Are public-sector 'wives' BETTER placed?

Are public-sector 'wives' BETTER placed?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

There is a general perception that public sector banks treat their wives better as compared to their private sector counterparts.

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

According to a national survey, forty-four per cent of full-time workers plan to change jobs in 2014.

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Apart from skill development, employees are considering work-life balance.

India's 30 best companies to work for

India's 30 best companies to work for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A great workplace ensures that employees have freedom to execute their ideas and enjoy the work they do.

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Most of you find finance and investing too complicated and irksome. But did you know that investing small amounts regularly and keeping a check on your savings and expenses can take care few of your monetary problems.

52% Indians willing to give up salaries for job security

52% Indians willing to give up salaries for job security

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2019, as much as 52% of the workforce is willing to forfeit over 10% of their salary, to have job security.

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

5 Soft Skills To Boost Your Career

5 Soft Skills To Boost Your Career

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With the growing talent pool, professionals must keep pushing their limits to stay relevant.

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.

India's hiring rate recovered moderately in May

India's hiring rate recovered moderately in May

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India's hiring rate has recovered moderately from 10 per cent in April to 35 per cent in May 2021, but the aftermath of the second COVID-19 wave has left professionals in India increasingly vulnerable to the economic uncertainty, as per LinkedIn data. India's hiring rate on LinkedIn dropped from 50 per cent in March 2021 to 10 per cent in April 2021. The hiring rate witnessed a modest revival to 35 per cent in May 2021, as localised curfews gradually lifted and economic activity partially resumed.

Diapers, dinners and conference calls

Diapers, dinners and conference calls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Mythreyee Ganapathy tells us how she maintains a work-life balance and the challenges women face at their workplace.

Ladies, Build Your Business Skills! Build Your Technical Skills!

Ladies, Build Your Business Skills! Build Your Technical Skills!

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Never let self-doubt get in your way and the fear of rejection stop you from growing.

'I don't know why all women in India don't work'

'I don't know why all women in India don't work'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Shweta Jalan, director, Advent India, discusses her career, successs mantras and offers advice to young grads aspiring to make a career in private equity firms.

No matter how much you earn, please SAVE!

No matter how much you earn, please SAVE!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

It's not the investment that's going to determine success or failure. It's the discipline of the investor.

Shocking! What 16 minutes of sleep can do to your job

Shocking! What 16 minutes of sleep can do to your job

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

According to a survey, employees who slept 16 minutes less than usual experienced more cognitive issues at work the next day.

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In the twilight phase of his career, Dhawan got a chance to lead the national team.

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

...or just a Covid-era practice, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta calls out our parenting stereotypes and how both men and women play into them.

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.