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Working after retiring can be good for your health

2009-10-23T11:20:01

People who keep doing some work in their field after they retire may enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop work completely or switch to another area of work, according to a U.S. study.

My colleague is a pest!

2009-10-23T09:12:00

Two out of five office workers have said that they sit next to an annoying colleague, reveals a new British survey

10 Steps to ‘Succession-Planning’

2009-08-28T10:47:02

By: Gopal G D ShrikanthFounder & CEO - www.GD360.net There is a surfeit of publications on how CxOs should prepare for ‘Succession Planning. So, let me focus instead on, how Execs could ‘prepare for’ Succession-Planning…

What Not To Wear To Work

2009-07-24T15:56:07

The way you dress affects how others view you. It's nothing personal, just business.

Top 10 annoying office habits

2009-08-29T12:25:26

Overbearing, obsessively rude, noisy, and opinionated – there are so many things that can be found annoying in that one person in office. So, what actually are some of the ‘universally’ bad behaviours for office work? Here's a look at the top 10 annoying office habits...

Too much cleavage harmful at work

2009-07-14T12:17:20

A large number of working women have ditched power dressing for tighter clothes with plunging necklines, but such skin show actually does more harm than good.

Most hateful things at the workplace

2009-06-17T10:56:36

A new study has shown that lazy colleagues are hated most at workplaces

Loss of job can make you ill

2009-05-09T11:34:25

Losing your job can make you ill, says a new study conducted in this age of pink slips.

Employees who surf web may be doing their bosses a favour

2009-04-22T14:34:47

Employees who use the net at the office for sending or receiving e-mails or browse the web may be doing their bosses a favour because they are more amenable to working after office hours or from home, according to a new study.

79% of women face sexual harassment at workplace

2009-03-18T11:02:43

A study has revealed that 79 percent of women face sexual harassment at workplace and those in casual and contract jobs are more at risk.

Recession anxieties driving youngsters to psychiatrists, smoking

2009-04-11T15:16:33

Mahavir Singh, 27, had everything going for him. A high-paying job with a BPO company and engaged to be married to his sweetheart. Then, suddenly, the pink slip thunderbolt struck.

Half of corporate sector workforce unwell: Assocham

2009-04-08T14:49:27

More than half of corporate India's workforce suffers from various chronic and lifestyle diseases, with those in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES), media, knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) and financial services topping the list, says an industry group report.

Learning to make films

2009-08-28T11:09:10

The craft of film making is basically telling a story. But along with this creative process, it’s equally important to learn the technical aspects like Cinematography, Editing, Sound, etc

Women on top equals good financial health, says Mckinsey

2007-12-09T13:09:52

New Delhi: A recent study by McKinsey & Company has the writing on the wall: workplaces with more women in senior management posts perform better financially than firms with fewer women. The study, done on Europe’s top companies, showed that the performance of woman bosses vis-à-vis male counterparts had achieved greater capital growth, stronger underlying earnings and bigger increase in share price. But what’s the picture close to home?

Big companies on a hiring spree

2007-12-07T13:55:57

It’s the beginning of good time for the university graduates. The reason: All major corporate houses are on a big recruitment drive, offering impressive salary packages

Espionage: The hot new career

2009-08-29T12:27:03

'Charlie's Angles' and James Bond maybe purely fictional characters. But the popularity of espionage as a profession is real and increasing, especially among girls

Special courses for working pros

2009-08-28T11:39:51

Not every Indian working professional gets to attend a B-school. And if you are one of those who missed the bus, here is a way – a special course, offered by an American co

Flip side of job loss: pack things and enjoy your freedom

2009-03-30T12:57:19

A black joke doing the rounds in Asian financial circles goes like this. Question: "What's the definition of an optimist?" Answer: "A banker who has five shirts ironed on a Sunday."

Nice guys finish first, says new study

2009-03-19T13:11:47

Being nice and working well with others gives you a solid competitive edge, especially when you are leading a team assigned to developing and marketing a new product, according to new research.

Hiring firm looking for butt naked waiters

2009-03-19T13:14:04

In accordance with the Get Scotland Working campaign, where companies send in their ads for job vacancies, a hiring firm has sent in an ad looking for waiters who will serve butt naked.