Is stress at your workplace affecting your life? Turns out, it's not all bad

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Dec 27, 2016 | 09:15 AM IST ET Panache Worklife Is stress at your workplace affecting your life? Turns out, it's not all bad A new study finds that stress in your office -- concentrates the mind, improves your efficiency and even hikes up your productivity. At office parties, are you a party trooper or pooper? Take this quiz to find out The office X-mas party is an integral part of work life & can make or break your reputation if you don't follow the rules. Starting your own e-commerce global venture? Follow the law of the land As customs regulations vary drastically, expanding into cross-border commerce isn't as simple as throwing a shipping label onto a package and sending out. Between the Lines Manmeet Vohra Director - Marketing & Category, TATA Starbucks Desi flavours: Slurp your coffee for a better experience Manish Choudhary Senior VP and MD, Pitney Bowes Starting your own e-commerce global venture? Follow the law of the land Simran Arya Fashion Designer, Carousel From knee-high boots to capes, all your winter-dressing queries answered Gender bender: Deutsche India offers men 6-month childcare leave The main caregiver or the one who takes primary responsibility for care of his/her child during the bank's typical work hours is eligible for the leave. How bad is your boss? Find out! Bosses are looked at through the three characteristics called 'Dark Triad', which includes Machiavellianism, narcissism & psychopathy. Multimedia RIP George Michael: A look at the pop star's life Christmas around the Globe Triumph Bonneville: The British bike is reborn Bosses, take note! Men are more likely to quit their jobs due to bullying at workplace Bullying often causes women to go on prolonged sick leave or use antidepressants. Sporting spirit! When top bosses of 18 VC firms came together for a game of badminton Bertlesmann India Investment organised the Badminton League for the VC community in New Delhi. India world's fourth-most vacation-deprived country The survey also shows that Indians received 21 annual vacation days but could only take 15 vacation days in the year. Working from home is hurting millennials in their careers: Aditya Malik, Talentedge CEO Known to be multi-taskers, the new-gen's expectations from work tends to be different from that of their parents. 2016 viral fever: From Amazon India to Flipkart, the best mannequin challenges at workplaces  Planking was cool in 2010, then there was the Ice Bucket Challenge. Now, the Mannequin Challenge videos have flooded the internet. No answering work calls once you leave office! Will it work in India? If India did as the French are planning to do, would it be possible to not call colleagues after work hours? Leading voices weigh in. Do you eat food at your desk during office? Here's why you should stop it right now Desktop dining may not only be bad workplace etiquette - it could also have a detrimental effect on waistlines. Want to make the right impression? Here's how to dress smart at work When it comes to office dressing, keep it simple and sober, but at the same time trendy and comfy. Sign out now! How social media can hurt your professional career This claim, of course, runs counter to our current understanding of social media's role in the professional sphere. Ladies, please take note! The more agreeable you are at work, the lower salary you are likely to draw Assertive women, who clearly express their expectations are compensated better. More Newsletters Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Wealth Weekly news on personal finance, stocks, property, gold, tax planning and more. View All Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2016 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here