San Francisco: To help organisations locate their people in a crisis, Facebook is planning to introduce the Safety Check feature in “Workplace”, the social network’s messaging service for businesses. “With Safety Check, if a crisis arises, organisations can identify who may be affected, send multiple modes of notification, and monitor[Read More…]
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Influx of women in workplaces is changing cinema’s narrative: Zoya Akhtar
Mumbai: Bollywood filmmaker Zoya Akhtar says as more and more women make their mark in the workplace in Indian society, it is reflecting in the country’s cinema as well. Every time we have a woman on-screen, we can empower her in a different way rather than just giving a speech[Read More…]
The importance of humour in the workplace
Who doesn’t like a good laugh every now and again? – The saying that ‘’laughter is the best medicine’’ is absolutely true. The reason for this is that when we laugh, were able to decrease the stress hormones that give us sleepless nights and also complicate our life, our body[Read More…]
Facebook launches Workplace Chat app for desktop now
Facebook on Thursday launched the desktop version of its Workplace Chat app that can be downloaded by anyone on PC, Mac, Android or iOS. “Now, we’re offering a messaging-focused experience through Workplace Chat, both on desktop and mobile,” said Julien Codorniou, Vice President, Workplace by Facebook. “Workplace Chat has always[Read More…]
Fika, the sweet knot that weaves the society
Would one ever believe that a word which probably means tasteless in Hindi could actually be the sweetest of the activities, a must for the success of a team, a society and more so a nation? Fika is Swedish for coffee breaks meant for socialising, often accompanied with sumptuous sweets.[Read More…]
Short power nap can boost creativity, health of employees
A 20-minute power nap in the afternoon is great for employees as it boosts creativity and problem-solving ability, as per a new study. According to scientists from the University of Leeds in England, the short-period nap could also lessen the risks of diabetes, heart problems, and depression. Such problems occur[Read More…]
Sikkim is the best place to work for women, Delhi is worst: Report
The northeastern state of Sikkim has been accredited of having the best working conditions for women, while the national capital Delhi ranked lowest, according to a report. The report released jointly by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a top American think-tank, and Nathan Associates, gave Sikkim 40[Read More…]