Do you have a high-stress job? It might lead to an early death

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Oct 25, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Panache Worklife

Do you have a high-stress job? It might lead to an early death Individuals in low-control jobs, high job demands are associated with a 15.4 per cent increase in the likelihood of death.

How the Slack app simplifying your life at workplace Slack, created in 2013, has become a leader in a crowded field of new applications aimed at helping workplaces move away from email.

Here's how Google keeps its employees happy Google wants to give freedom to its employees so that they are a happier lot, and this eventually helps the company retain its employees.

Complaining about your work hours? One in five Japan employees face 'death from overwork' Employees also reported feeling high levels of stress, pushing officials to call on companies to improve working conditions.

Good news for working women: Night shifts not linked to breast cancer Women who had worked night shifts, including long-term night shifts, were not more likely to develop breast cancer.

Did you know? Gender bias at workplace may affect manager's image Supervisors can have subtle, even subconscious differences while expecting behaviour from male and female managers

From waiving off loans to play days, a look at incredible perks some companies offer Google provides the surviving spouse or partner of a deceased employee 50 per cent of their salary for the next 10 years.

Business of sports: Sponsorship tab for 1987 Reliance World Cup was Rs 4.17 crore! Last year's World Cup had over Rs 700 crore riding on it, in sponsorships.

World becoming richer, but women are less than 1/3rd of the wealthiest 10 per cent Women ask for a pay rise as often as men, but men are 25 percent more likely to get it when they ask.

Capital sickness: Over 40% of professionals in Delhi suffer from hypertension Pollution and high stress levels with a sedentary lifestyle are the key factors leading to heart diseases.

Want your next promotion now? Take feedback from colleagues, mentor We all want to be successful at work. But not many know that self-awareness is critical to achieve that.

Bosses, listen up! The way your employees resign says a lot about how you treated them Companies should consider monitoring how employees quit for potential signs of management issues.

Is your office sending your fitness for a toss? Do these exercises to stay in shape Stand in front of your chair & repeat sitting down & standing up 10 times. Do this at least three times in a day.

8 signs your co-worker does not respect you Being neglected is a sneaky form of disrespect. Figure out if you need to change or you're just dealing with rude co-workers. Now happening at InMobi: Team meetings on the floor Breaking office stereotypes, the Bengaluru-based company has kicked off a new trend.

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