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Standing at work can actually be detrimental to blood pressure: Study

Standing at work can actually be detrimental to blood pressure: Study

The Finnish study from University of Turku, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, suggests that activity behaviour during working hours may be more relevant to 24-hour blood pressure than recreational physical activity

24 November,2024 01:35 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Prefer work from home? Study decodes its pros and cons for Indian companies

Prefer work from home? Study decodes its pros and cons for Indian companies

The study stated that Covid-19 has given rise to many alternative systems, and work from home is a prominent outcome altering the employment ecosystem

18 November,2024 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Time for a workplace detox? Here's how you can approach it

Time for a workplace detox? Here's how you can approach it

A toxic office culture can go to great extremes, as a popular television series highlights. But how can you cope when quitting isn’t an option?

28 October,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
Global Diversity Month: Understanding and overcoming curiosity harassment

Mid-Day Premium Global Diversity Month: Understanding and overcoming curiosity harassment

Curiosity harassment refers to asking intrusive or inappropriate questions about someone's life or identity. While it might seem harmless to the questioner, it can be deeply offensive and harmful to the recipient. HR experts help outline what curiosity harassment is, the line between curiosity and harassment, and how to address the issue

17 October,2024 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Mental Health Day: Healthy work environment key to nurture, boost productivity

Mental Health Day: Healthy work environment key to nurture, boost productivity

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness and fight stigma related to mental health issues. The theme this year is ‘Mental Health at Work’

10 October,2024 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
WB junior doctors start indefinite hunger strike demanding workplace safety

WB junior doctors start indefinite hunger strike demanding workplace safety

The protesting doctors' main demand is for enhanced hospital security and safety measures, which they believe the government has not adequately addressed.

06 October,2024 02:14 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
62 per cent of Indian professionals believe AI is key for career growth: Report

62 per cent of Indian professionals believe AI is key for career growth: Report

About 62 per cent of professionals in India are convinced that getting ahead in their career now depends on their comfort with Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a new report

03 October,2024 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Only 16 per cent of women are in executive or C-level positions in India: Report

Only 16 per cent of women are in executive or C-level positions in India: Report

The report by Great Place To Work showed that there remains an 11 per cent gap in women's representation from mid-level managers to CEOs in India

01 October,2024 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Workplace harassment must be addressed immediately: NCW member

Workplace harassment must be addressed immediately: NCW member

Companies must immediately address the concerns raised by employees on harassment at the workplace, and the lack of maternity benefits, said Delina Khongdup, Member, National Commission for Women

26 September,2024 01:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Toxic work culture: Silent killer of employee well-being and mental health

Mid-Day Premium Toxic work culture: Silent killer of employee well-being and mental health

Despite increased awareness of mental health issues, the workplace culture, particularly in India, continues to impair the well-being of its workers. mid-day reached out to employees, HR professionals, and mental healthcare providers to discuss how a toxic work environment takes a toll on people and how can a healthy work environment be fostered.

24 September,2024 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana Deshpande

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