Worklife
- How an IT professional took revenge against his manager's 'No Work From Home' policy
An IT professional, frustrated with his company's strict 'no work from home' policy, deleted Microsoft Teams and email from his phone to ensure he was unreachable after office hours. This defiant move garnered widespread support online after a screenshot of his Reddit post went viral. Many applauded his stance, highlighting the benefits of remote work and the importance of maintaining work-life balance.
- How Tuesday night dates played a vital role in Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph's success
Marc Randolph emphasizes the crucial role of work-life balance in his success. He attributes his achievements not just to professional milestones but also to maintaining a healthy balance with personal life. His key practice is having Tuesday night dates with his wife for over 30 years, ensuring a consistent break from work and quality time with family. Despite occasional exceptions during busy periods, Randolph prioritizes family.
- What Ghazal Alagh learned from Jeff Bezos? Mamaearth co-founder reveals her decision-making strategy
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, has adopted a strategic technique inspired by Jeff Bezos, aiming to enhance decision-making at Honasa Consumer Ltd. Her method involves visualizing consumers in strategic meetings, reflecting a customer-centric approach akin to Amazon's strategies. This innovation has garnered rapid engagement on LinkedIn, prompting discussions on the inclusion of employees in decision-making processes.
- LinkedIn profile with degrees from top universities like Oxford, Harvard, Stanford goes viral: Netizens call it 'cheat code for life'
Jamie Beaton, CEO of Crimson Education, has gone viral on social media for his extraordinary LinkedIn profile, which lists degrees from prestigious universities such as Oxford, Harvard, and Stanford. Shared by startup co-founder Nikhil Basu Trivedi, the post has garnered over 170,000 views and sparked numerous reactions, with many users humorously comparing Beaton's academic achievements to a "cheat code for life."
- Roger Federer shares key life lessons for graduates: Tennis legend's secrets to succeed on and off court revealed
Roger Federer shared valuable life lessons on passion, persistence, and triumph in a compelling address at Dartmouth College. Drawing from his illustrious tennis career, he emphasized the importance of dreams, determination, and discipline. Federer reflected on his journey, discussing how challenges and setbacks contributed to his growth and ultimate success. His speech highlighted the significance of inspiration, hard work, and resilience in achieving one's goals.
- Employee confesses about feeling stressed for not being laid off: 'I do the bare minimum'
A man shared his emotional experience on Reddit after his company laid off most of his team without prior communication. He highlighted the personal challenges his colleagues faced, such as supporting families and recent life changes. Despite not being laid off himself, he expressed guilt and stress, feeling unsure about his future at the company. The post received significant attention, with users discussing workload distribution and offering advice on handling survivor's guilt.
- Seeking success? 7 secrets to succeed in life from Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph's father
Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, recently shared a handwritten note from his father outlining seven essential rules for success. The note advises exceeding expectations, maintaining integrity, being courteous, offering constructive criticism, making decisions confidently, using data analysis, and embracing a balanced perspective. Randolph's post has sparked widespread interest, with viewers praising the timeless wisdom encapsulated in his father's guidance.
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- Double celebrations for this founder: iWPS Global's milestone and birthday bash
iWPS Global recently celebrated its sixth year of operations along with the birthday of its founder and principal architect, Archie Joseph Abraham. The festivities included a gathering of prominent figures from the real estate industry at The Koramangala Club. During the celebration, Abraham emphasized the importance of innovation and embracing AI in design to stay ahead in the industry. Additionally, the day marked the launch of their experience center in HSR, showcasing the latest tools and gadgets for an immersive customer experience.
- Zomato delivery executive on wheelchair bike wins hearts on the Internet
Where there is a will, there's a way! A picture of a Zomato worker delivering food to clients on a wheelchair bike went viral on X recently. Netizens praised the food delivery giant for being inclusive.
- Suits & Sayings: Weekly roundup of the quirkiest office gossip from corporate corridors and beyond
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- Want a better salary but not sure how to negotiate with a prospective employer? 6 fail-proof tips from a Harvard Business School professor
Career expert Matt Gavin, who is associated with Harvard Business School, shared some tips to put your best foot forward when negotiating your compensation package during an interview.
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- This viral memo from CEO of US online retailer sparked major backlash, leading to calls for 'boycott'
US online retailer Wayfair is set to cut 1,650 jobs, amounting to 13% of its workforce, following a controversial memo from CEO Niraj Shah. In the leaked memo, Shah urged employees to work longer hours, prompting public backlash and calls for a boycott.
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