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Franchise Business Opportunity: Why Mid-Career Professionals Are Skipping Promotions

Franchise Business Opportunity: Why Mid-Career Professionals Are Skipping Promotions

The e-mail was left undelivered for three days. It was an offer of promotion — Associate Director is a designation that Ritu Sharma had been gunning for for 11 years at a logistics company in

EPF vs Mutual Fund: Should You Withdraw Your PF to Invest in Mutual Funds? 

EPF vs Mutual Fund: Should You Withdraw Your PF to Invest in Mutual Funds? 

Simply put, the answer is no, as it is not recommended by the EPFO. When it comes to the discussion of EPFO vs Mutual fund, the EPFO has said that it is not an ordinary

Unlimited PTO vs Paid Vacation: Which One Is Actually Better for Employees? 

Unlimited PTO vs Paid Vacation: Which One Is Actually Better for Employees? 

The title of this article is a bit of a misnomer: until you have to actually use it, unlimited PTO seems like a dream come true. You open your computer, type out a two-week vacation

No More Invisible Overtime: How China Is Tightening Enforcement on ‘996’ Work Culture

No More Invisible Overtime: How China Is Tightening Enforcement on ‘996’ Work Culture

China's government continues to further improve the labor protection system through successive policy changes that will benefit the quality of labor life and bolster workers' rights. The 6-9-6 work schedule was once a controversial topic

Can You Quit Your Job Without Losing Health Coverage? A US Employee’s Guide 

Can You Quit Your Job Without Losing Health Coverage? A US Employee’s Guide 

Yes – getting fired does not mean that you will lose your health insurance. As an American citizen, you have the legal right to continue being insured even when you get fired from work. In

Google’s “AI Fluency” Push Explained: What Every Tech Employee Needs to Know in 2026 

Google’s “AI Fluency” Push Explained: What Every Tech Employee Needs to Know in 2026 

Google has just integrated Google AI fluency into employee evaluations — and other tech companies are taking notice. At top tech firms, using AI tools is becoming a must in 2026. Not only is it

Accenture Salary Hike 2026 Explained: Why Employees Will Get Half Their Raise as Cash 

Accenture Salary Hike 2026 Explained: Why Employees Will Get Half Their Raise as Cash 

The Accenture salary increase 2026 introduces a new twist: It is being divided in half: 50 per cent will be added to base pay, and the other 50 per cent will be given as a

Germany’s Four-Day Workweek Trials: Worker Benefits, Employer Response and Latest Updates

Germany’s Four-Day Workweek Trials: Worker Benefits, Employer Response and Latest Updates

One of the most closely watched experiments has been Germany’s large-scale four-day workweek trial, which tested whether workers could work fewer hours without a dip in productivity or pay. It has garnered international attention with

How Malaysian White-Collar Professionals Can Successfully Pivot to Remote Freelancing?

How Malaysian White-Collar Professionals Can Successfully Pivot to Remote Freelancing?

Due to the job cuts and corporate restructuring in many companies throughout Malaysia, it has become an alternative career option for many to look at freelancing work overseas.  Rather than make concessions for a full-time

France’s Right to Disconnect Law: After-Hours Work Rules and Employee Protections Explained

France’s Right to Disconnect Law: After-Hours Work Rules and Employee Protections Explained

Emails, messaging apps and mobile phones have boosted workplace productivity, but have also blurred the line between work and personal time. As a consequence, digital fatigue, mental well-being and work-life balance are becoming more and