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‘Shift sulking’: The silent burnout trend that is more contagious than you think

Is your team physically present but emotionally absent? ‘Shift sulking’ is more than just a bad mood; it’s a contagious form of withdrawal that signals deep-rooted burnout.

4 in 10 companies are posting ‘fake’ jobs: Inside the ‘ghost hiring’ trend and 3 ways to spot such a listing before you apply

From signalling growth to investors to building secret talent pipelines, ‘ghost hiring’ is transforming the job market into a minefield of inactive listings.

‘Just want to get paid as much as Akshay Kumar’: When Kareena Kapoor demanded pay parity with male stars; how to ask for it at your workplace

Her tone may have been playful, but the message was loud and clear.

‘I had some insecurity’: When Juhi Chawla turned down working opposite Madhuri Dixit due to ‘ego problems’; how comparisons can erode self-worth

Interestingly, when the two finally worked together years later in Gulab Gang (2014), Madhuri remarked, “I never thought of her as my competitor…”

Why Gen Z is embracing ‘lily padding’ to build careers

Understand the ‘lily padding’ phenomenon and how younger professionals are redefining career stability through mobility, skill-building, and flexibility.

‘Main sabko bolti hoon ki bhai mujhe…: How Shilpa Shirodkar stays busy by breaking the biggest professional taboo; expert calls her approach ‘a good one’

Learn how a proactive mindset and ‘giver’ networking can unlock hidden career opportunities.

‘I learnt what not to do’: Why Akshay Kumar credits father-in-law Rajesh Khanna’s mistakes for his own career longevity; expert on its benefits

Akshay Kumar reveals his greatest lessons came from Rajesh Khanna’s mistakes. An expert explains why observing failure builds the caution and realism necessary for long-term success.

‘He used to be that kind of person’: Why Farah Khan was ‘traumatised’ and did not want to work with Akshaye Khanna in the ’90s; expert on repairing professional relationships

Farah Khan reflects on Akshaye Khanna’s early irritability due to hair loss. An expert explains how self-acceptance and relational repair can transform once-difficult professional working relationships.

‘I didn’t even have time to go home’: Isha Koppikar landed in the hospital after 5 days of 20-hour shifts; find out if you are ignoring these burnout signs

An expert warns that chronic sleep loss, burnout, and physical exhaustion can harm long-term health.

Forget hustle culture: Why ‘vibe working’ is the new AI-powered trend redefining your daily 9-to-5

The rise of ‘vibe working’ is transforming the modern workplace from rigid hierarchies into fluid, iterative environments.

Ekta Kapoor shares her ‘shocking’ routine; says wakes up late, goes to office at 4 pm: ‘After that, I work out’

"I pick up my son from school and drop him off at home with my mother. After which, I go to workout," said Ekta Kapoor.

‘I went to rehab, to fix myself’: Anurag Kashyap reveals how prolonged stress due to failing work projects led to a heart attack; why this is a warning for every professional

From heart health to metabolic shifts, an expert explains how unresolved professional grief keeps the body in a chronic ‘threat mode,’ turning creative frustration into a medical crisis.

‘I was really offended, but then…’: R Madhavan recalls when his wife noticed the unhappiness that prompted him to take a 4-year career break; how career disillusionment shows up

An expert explains how disillusionment differs from burnout, the signs to watch for, and how a well-planned break can restore clarity and motivation.

When Tamannaah Bhatia opened up about early career struggles, revealed how South star replaced her for refusing a scene: ‘Change the heroine’

“I never regretted not confining, and you know what, those same people respect me today because I didn't buckle,” recalled the actor

From ‘Yes, Boss’ to ‘Circle Back Tuesday’: How Gen Z is redrawing the professional line

Gen Z employees appear to have stirred a heated debate about professionalism, work culture, and boundaries. Are they right?

Psychologist reflects on Lucky Ali’s reaction to Arijit Singh’s decision of quitting playback singing: ‘Something must have snapped within him’

After Arijit Singh announced he would stop taking new playback assignments, a psychologist weighs in on what drives artists to pause long careers: from burnout to deeper misalignment with work and identity.

‘I see them as family, not an industry’: Sobhita Dhulipala on life and career after marriage

"Maybe in the future I will understand this better, but for now, my career and my family are very separate," she added.

‘It’s a beautiful advantage…’: Ram Charan on career setbacks despite being privileged, and why he mentally clocks out after work hours

After speaking candidly about privilege, failure, and not tying identity to work, Ram Charan’s reflections echo a struggle many professionals face: learning to switch off without guilt.

‘People think I’m lucky, but I made my own luck’: Expert reflects on Rajat Bedi’s 20 years of setbacks and his emotional comeback

“My wife has been a constant support for me. She’s experienced a lot of sadness because of me,” added Rajat Bedi

‘You can’t get your best output by overextending yourself’: Suniel Shetty on why 12-18 hour workdays don’t work for him; expert on how they affect productivity

Suniel Shetty says long workdays drain focus and fuel burnout. A psychologist explains why breaks, rest, and firm boundaries actually improve productivity.

Why Gen Z employees are hopping jobs faster, and what it means for mental health

A new workplace term, ‘office frogging,’ describes employees who move between roles quickly in search of growth, flexibility, and self-preservation.

How the Japanese philosophy of ‘geidō’ can transform your career

In a world that chases speed and instant results, Geidō reminds us that there’s beauty in the slow burn

‘Progressive on paper or work-life Tetris?’: Indians remain skeptical of proposed 4-day workweek model

When longer hours become the norm, the cost to mental well-being becomes real and cumulative. Work design needs to prioritise sustainable performance, instead.

‘I was so upset and disappointed’: Suhana Khan reveals she cried alone in her room after school play rejection in the UK; why setbacks hurt so deeply

A school audition rejection left Suhana Khan unexpectedly heartbroken and helped her understand that her desire to act came from passion, not pressure. An expert explains why rejection can feel so personal and how it shapes our identity and goals.

Suniel Shetty’s emotional moment with son Ahan offers insight into why early career failures hit so hard: ‘There’s always turmoil in our lives’

Early career failures can hit hard, affecting confidence and identity. Suniel Shetty shared his emotional experience with Ahan’s debut film struggles, while an expert explains how young adults can rebuild self-worth and resilience.

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