On the grapevine: Little perks of being the 'boss'

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Nov 01, 2016 | 10:38 AM IST ET Panache Worklife

On the grapevine: Little perks of being the 'boss' Even the most professionally managed conglomerates bend the rules and company contacts are used freely to help further the agenda of a relation of the boss.

Planning to start a business? Here are 10 tips to help you out You can get some great results by doing little things that barely take much time.

Working long hours? You might be at a higher risk of cardiac arrest Here are some ways to restore work life balance, harmony to your lifestyle and that will help

Are you an extrovert? If so, you may be at an advantage with your boss In general, extrovert people are more able to develop energising relationships with their teammates.

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.

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