Only 14% can be themselves at work: Why US employees are hiding their real selves to fit into the corporate culture – The Times of India

Only 14% can be themselves at work: Why US employees are hiding their real selves to fit into the corporate culture – The Times of India

A survey by MyPerfectResume finds that only 14% of US employees feel fully authentic at work, with most adjusting behaviour to fit corporate expectations. Data collected via Pollfish highlights how conformity aids career growth but fuels self-doubt, emotional fatigue, and a growing divide between personal identity and professional life. What if the colleague with whom…

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Back to the same office? The tug-of-war behind America’s “Boomerang Jobs” – The Times of India

Back to the same office? The tug-of-war behind America’s “Boomerang Jobs” – The Times of India

A growing number of US professionals are reconsidering “boomerang jobs,” returning to former employers under new conditions. A MyPerfectResume survey highlights a divided workforce—some see it as strategic, others as a step back. Leadership changes and work-life balance drive returns, while fears of workplace politics and burnout continue to shape cautious decisions. Farewell stories are…

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The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers – The Times of India

The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers – The Times of India

The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers Picture a modern workplace, and you will see it brimming with people carrying the badge of confidence on their shoulders. While confidence was always admired, in today’s workplace, it is something that has become the mandate. Being…

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The illusion of work: Why ghostworking has become the silent norm inside America’s offices – The Times of India

The illusion of work: Why ghostworking has become the silent norm inside America’s offices – The Times of India

The modern workplace has become a stage where employees are compelled to perform productivity long before they can truly deliver it. Screens stay active, calendars remain blocked, and status lights glow green as workers navigate a culture where visibility is often valued above output. Beneath this polished façade, however, a hidden pattern is taking root,…

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Crossing the line after hours: The consequences companies could face under the Right to Disconnect Bill – The Times of India

Crossing the line after hours: The consequences companies could face under the Right to Disconnect Bill – The Times of India

Indian workplaces have long operated on an unspoken rule: The workday ends, but work rarely does. Employees slip into their evenings only to be pulled back by a message, a missed call, or a last-minute “quick update.” Into this reality comes the proposed Right to Disconnect Bill, introduced in Parliament, a legislative nudge that questions…

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The cost of poor work culture: Yale Law Library staff report alarming levels of stress – The Times of India

The cost of poor work culture: Yale Law Library staff report alarming levels of stress – The Times of India

In an eye-opening survey from personnel at the Yale Law Library, it was found that morale was alarmingly low, with many expressing discontent towards leadership. This disconnect between ambitious modernization initiatives and employee happiness indicates a pressing issue. The imposition of rigid management structures, along with the reduction of personalized services, has taken a toll…

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“We’re taught to just be grateful and over-deliver,” says Andrew McCaskill: Here’s what professionals must learn – The Times of India

“We’re taught to just be grateful and over-deliver,” says Andrew McCaskill: Here’s what professionals must learn – The Times of India

“We’re taught to just be grateful, over-deliver and prove that we deserve and belong in those roles,” LinkedIn career expert Andrew McCaskill told CNBC Make It.This simple yet profound statement encapsulates a truth many employees in the US workplace are grappling with today. In an era defined by connectivity, collaboration, and an always-on culture, countless…

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Are US employees being catfished? Here’s what the survey says about new deception in American workplaces – The Times of India

Are US employees being catfished? Here’s what the survey says about new deception in American workplaces – The Times of India

Promises sparkle in job postings; words like “collaborative,” “dynamic,” and “growth-oriented” beckon eager applicants with the promise of purpose. Yet, for many American workers, that glitter fades too soon. The office they step into often bears little resemblance to the one painted by recruiters’ words. Welcome to the new deception of the digital age: Career…

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