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Workplace Happiness

70% of employees unhappy at work, 54% looking to quit, finds report

Among various industries, the Fintech sector is ranked as the happiest, with the Real Estate sector emerging as the least satisfied

70% of employees unhappy at work, 54% looking to quit, finds report
Updated On : 17 Sep 2024 | 3:47 PM IST

A bad day at home can lead to a bad day at work, says professionals' survey

Around two-thirds of professionals surveyed believe that a "bad day at home" can indeed lead to a "bad day at work", highlighting the role of family support for a good professional life, says a report. Around 69 per cent of respondents feel that difficult personal life can lead to stressful time in the office and lower efficiency as well, the report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants said. Family support is as crucial for a good professional life and better work productivity, it added. Around 69 per cent of respondents felt that a "bad day at home" can indeed lead to a "bad day at work" for any employee, which emphasises the interconnectedness of personal and professional life and the potential spillover effect of personal issues into the workplace, the report said. The report by Genius Consultants is based on an online survey among 1,088 professionals during the period August 20 to September 26, across sectors including BFSI, construction and ...

A bad day at home can lead to a bad day at work, says professionals' survey
Updated On : 15 Nov 2023 | 9:19 PM IST

83% Indian employees willing to delegate work to AI to reduce workload

76% of Indian workers claim that they face a time crunch and are unable to get their work done in time

83% Indian employees willing to delegate work to AI to reduce workload
Updated On : 01 Jun 2023 | 3:19 PM IST

2022: When mental health invited action, but work needed on shedding shame

Insurance regulator intervened, India Inc stepped up but the road to awareness and acceptance remains long

2022: When mental health invited action, but work needed on shedding shame
Updated On : 29 Dec 2022 | 11:00 PM IST

India Inc takes mental health to heart but challenges remain

Firms using data, sensitising managers to help employees as experts say more awareness, acceptability needed

India Inc takes mental health to heart but challenges remain
Updated On : 30 Nov 2022 | 2:54 PM IST

Workplace recognition, not salary tops job seekers' mind in India

When it comes to job search, employees are no longer fixated on the take-home amount and look beyond monetary payouts, according to a report

Workplace recognition, not salary tops job seekers' mind in India
Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 2:51 PM IST

Recovery tracker: Surge in workplace attendance up despite rising cases

Power generation, vehicle registrations decline, recreation visits down

Recovery tracker: Surge in workplace attendance up despite rising cases
Updated On : 04 Jul 2022 | 11:34 PM IST

Slack launches in India, scouts for firms designing digital workplaces

A survey by Slack of over 2,000 Indian knowledge workers found 4 in 5 respondents desired flexibility, and would switch jobs if their employer didn't provide it

Slack launches in India, scouts for firms designing digital workplaces
Updated On : 02 Jun 2022 | 1:10 AM IST

Tim Cook faces rare employee unrest over Apple's 'culture of secrecy'

Hundreds of current and former Apple workers are complaining about their work environment, a rarity for the once tight-lipped company

Tim Cook faces rare employee unrest over Apple's 'culture of secrecy'
Updated On : 19 Sep 2021 | 8:58 AM IST

Max Life ranks 18th amongst 'India's Best Companies to Work For' in 2021

The Company has been bestowed upon this honour for the tenth time in the most comprehensive employee survey of workplace culture conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Max Life ranks 18th amongst 'India's Best Companies to Work For' in 2021
Updated On : 19 Jun 2021 | 5:52 PM IST

NTPC among top 50 in 'Great Place to Work in India' list

NTPC is the only PSU to consistently feature in India's Top 50 Best Workplaces.

NTPC among top 50 in 'Great Place to Work in India' list
Updated On : 19 Jun 2021 | 4:01 PM IST

Recipe for success

A reward strategy must keep up with the workforce's preferences

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2018 | 9:56 PM IST

Cool offices don't always make for a happier workforce. Here's why

Studies show that office infrastructure, aesthetics don't decide if workers are happy

Cool offices don't always make for a happier workforce. Here's why
Updated On : 10 May 2017 | 4:18 PM IST