Work

After his first month at a new job, Rishab still feels like an outsider. He likes the work and gets along with his colleagues but envies Sindhu who also joined the company at the same time as him. Whereas he’s…

To persevere when the going is tough is a crucial life skill. Parents and educators exhort youngsters to stick it out, hoping that younger generations cultivate the essential quality of grit. Whether it’s a ballet class or tennis coaching or…

Mihir, a colleague who definitely falls into the frenemy camp, is making a presentation in front of blue-chip clients. You’re in the conference room along with your boss and the clients. Mihir starts off with a bang, exuding his usual…

If you thought bullying was limited to playgrounds and classrooms of school-going children, think again. Though the taunts and teasing may be less overt, bullying can also dog adults in workplaces.

It’s appraisal time and you brace yourself for the inevitable. “You need to be a better team player,” writes your boss while acknowledging some of your contributions and even commending you on a couple of projects. However, the coveted promotion…

Do you aspire to lead your team and gradually climb the ranks to more senior positions? Do you have it in you to be a leader? How can you tell? As you’ve probably realized, effective leaders have different styles and…

Ayub, known for his strong work ethic and affable demeanor, was always welcome on most teams at work. Easy to get on and work with, Ayub didn’t get on people’s wrong side. Until Keya entered the organization. She too found…

Ashish, a young techie from Hyderabad, was thrilled to get a job offer from a start-up in Austin, Texas. This was the break he had long been dreaming of. He planned to work at the new job for four years…

Like many people, I’ve grown used to the comfort of online shopping post-COVID. And, two recent experiences have made me more averse to going to a physical store. Both times, I landed up at the shops at 11 am, the…