Work-life balance
10 Best Cities for Remote Tech Workers
With so many tech professionals working from home these days, it’s no longer a job requirement to live in a major tech hub. Salaries are portable, and many employees are free to relocate. But where should they go? TechRepublic has the answers. Whether the goal is stretching that tech salary, striking the perfect work-life balance … Read more
Ways to improve workplace culture for the employee’s mental well being
Any negative impact on employees’ mental health can significantly lead to a drop in employee engagement. By Yogita Tulsiani The year 2021 has begun with new enthusiasm at the workplace, welcoming the employees after a long period of remote work. Considering the time to re-strategize businesses, corporates have recognized the need for building mental resilience … Read more
Resolve to do Nothing Next Year
A capitalist view of productivity not only dictates our work lives, but seeps into our leisure hours as well. (Representational image: Reuters) By Aruna Sankaranarayanan, As another year approaches, we are tempted to use this temporal marker to affect change in our lives. We update our To-do lists, resolve to alter our habits, undertake new … Read more
Helping employees deal with mental health issues: Takeaways for startup founders
It is an old saying that only a healthy body can house a sound mind. By Shumita Kakkar Mental health problems are probably one of the biggest challenges but not yet accepted openly by most. Despite this, there is little to no awareness or acceptance of the issues, especially among employers. The common perception has … Read more
Boris Johnson Introduces New Covid-19 Restrictions to Curb Second Wave in the U.K.
LONDON—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions for England, including earlier pub-closing times, as his government tries to quell a second wave of infections while avoiding another economically damaging nationwide lockdown. In an address to Parliament, Mr. Johnson unveiled both tightening and tougher enforcement of social-distancing rules, with fines of … Read more