News for 'work-life balance'

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

Want to get hired? Find your X factor

Want to get hired? Find your X factor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Think about what new skill you have picked up that you can add to your resume to make it stronger.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

'I like to listen to my heart'

'I like to listen to my heart'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'When you are starting your journey, people say that's the hardest part.' 'But I feel that when you get a taste of success, when you get a taste of things working out for you, it is harder.'

How workplace creches can change the game for women workers

How workplace creches can change the game for women workers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Making employers provide creche facilities would be a powerful incentive for women to stay on in the workforce rather than drop out owing to the pressure of child care, says Shuma Raha.

Easy workouts to get that perfect bikini bod

Easy workouts to get that perfect bikini bod

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Fitness coach Anshul Dhamande tells you how to start with small exercises, build a routine so you can lose fat, build muscles and tone your body.

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'You have not understood the heart of the Indian Air Force,' notes IAF Veteran Nitin Welde.

Top 10 best places to work

Top 10 best places to work

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The list is based on what the employees of these companies experienced over the past twelve months.

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

IndiGo pilots up in arms over 'foreign hands'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The IAF pilots, who are middle-aged, are willing to fly any number of hours, as they are keen to make quick money before they retire

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Most people have this permanent nervousness about somebody separating them from their smartphones.

It's time for a period of change at workplace

It's time for a period of change at workplace

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Most women I know already take leave on the first day of their period.' 'But then we have no medical leaves left in case something more dire happens to us.' 'The effort to take this unorganised practice and make it more visible in the work place is an indication to working women everywhere: We see you and you matter,' says Shigorika Singh.

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 112-year old hotel chain has readied a three-pronged turnaround plan

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Growing foreign travel is one sign of the radical change in rising India's vacation dynamic.

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

One of the most common myths out there is that you just won't have a life outside of work.

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Men tend to consider sex as a way to impress their partner. When they give this thinking a great deal of importance, it turns into what is generally called performance anxiety, cautions Rajat Jadhav

World's super cities to work and live in, Mumbai ranks 13

World's super cities to work and live in, Mumbai ranks 13

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mumbai is one of the most liveable cities in the world.

10 ways to keep your employees happy

10 ways to keep your employees happy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Follow these guidelines to keep your team motivated and create a productive atmosphere.

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A group of athletes in Rio has found the secret to enhanced performance and it has nothing to do with doping.

Poor appraisal? Don't let jealousy, anxiety affect you

Poor appraisal? Don't let jealousy, anxiety affect you

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Don't be led by emotions while self-introspection your efforts, but get a grip on the facts, says Suhita Saha.

10 Ways To Manage Your Time

10 Ways To Manage Your Time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'E-mail can become a 24-hour, 7-day/week job if we respond to everything.' 'Be selective, communicate to your teams that you prefer live conversation versus e-mail, and don't be afraid to push "Delete"!' A fascinating excerpt from Mike Thomas's Agents of Change: Unleashing The Innovation of Real-Life Superheroes.

Parliament passes bill to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks

Parliament passes bill to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The new law will apply to all establishments employing 10 or more people and the entitlement will be for only up to first two children.

Listen up! Words of advice from this motivational speaker

Listen up! Words of advice from this motivational speaker

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Motivational speaker and bestselling author Priya Kumar has a knack of talking to people and telling them stories that inspire them to feel good about their lives even in the worst of circumstances.

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Here are seven health problems that moms must take note of.

How to build a powerful personality

How to build a powerful personality

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Dress well. Look confident. Control your speech.

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Most of us have dreams, but what we don't want to do is pay the price for it. And boy, nothing comes for free.

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.

Are you ready to start-up?

Are you ready to start-up?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

If your goal is to earn quick bucks, start-ups are not for you!

Health in shambles? This could be the reason

Health in shambles? This could be the reason

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A sedentary lifestyle can strain your metabolism, where you end up burning only one calorie per minute!

Want to succeed? Be positive

Want to succeed? Be positive

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

Make money doing what you love

Make money doing what you love

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

For entrepreneurs who convert a passion into profession, the fun never ends. Here's how you can make money doing what you love

3 questions that can transform your financial life

3 questions that can transform your financial life

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A new approach called life planning can help you prioritise the use of your time and money.

What NOT to do for good work culture

What NOT to do for good work culture

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

This is what absolutely kills office culture

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The ultimate satisfaction of helping in the country's space programme is the bigger achievement attracting women to space research -- and they are so good at it!'

Hathiram Chaudhary is ready to dance

Hathiram Chaudhary is ready to dance

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'I want to try action, romance, comedy.'

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

Rediff.com15 May 2017

CRPF troopers confront loneliness, poor network connectivity, poor work conditions, dismal work-life balance, and immense psychological stress.

Why Aditya Puri is one of the world's top CEOs

Why Aditya Puri is one of the world's top CEOs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'If you want to live a happy life, you have to help the downtrodden. You have to understand that you have been given a position which is a confluence of your own capability and the grace of God. You must use that position to exemplify to others what has to be followed.'

How to work less and get more done

How to work less and get more done

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Focus on one thing. Get it done and move on to the next.

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.