Taking The WheelApps Like Uber, Ola Make Driving a Flexible Profession. Why Can’t More Women Tap Into It? In theory, these apps provide a unique opportunity for women, but everything from safety concerns to inaccessible incentives stand in their way. By Devina Srivastava
A Tough ConversationPass It On: Tell Your Manager About A Mental Health Issue Before It Starts Affecting Your Work "The thing to absolutely not do is to wait until it's too late or until the situation spirals out of control." By The Swaddle Team
Sit Down Shut UpJapan’s Ruling Party Invites Female Lawmakers to “Look, Not Talk” at Male‑Dominated Board Meetings Women will be allowed to submit their opinions at the secretariat’s office afterward, the Party suggested. By Rajvi Desai
Rethinking Work CultureNew Labor Codes May Allow 4‑Day Work Weeks With Longer Shifts. Can It Work? Research from other countries that have tried the four-day workweek model is inconclusive. By Aditi Murti
Reversing BigotryAllahabad HC Orders Reinstatement of Person Fired for Displaying Affection with Queer Partner The court said employers have no business judging PDA between people. By Satviki Sanjay
Workplace ToxicityDominant, Over‑Confident Leaders Harm The Workplace. Why Are They Still So Valued? Thrill-seeking and a lack of fear of failure can be mistaken for high energy and enthusiasm, action orientation, and the ability to multitask, experts say. By Satviki Sanjay
Mental Health HurdlesBosses Who Are Men View Employees’ Depression More Negatively Than Women Bosses: Study Women bosses were more likely to adapt staff responsibilities to aid their employees' mental health recovery. By Devrupa Rakshit
Smart MovesPass It On: To Counter Sexist Microaggressions At Work, Set Boundaries And Find A Mentor‑Ally Who Can Help "I’ve heard plenty of advice, mostly along the lines of go against the grain. But to me, that didn’t work. What worked better was to be better at my job." By The Swaddle Team
Empowered WomenTelangana Women Become First Female Linemen for State Power Company The company's rules had prohibited women from the role due to its physically demanding duties. By Satviki Sanjay
Hold That EmotionPass It On: You Can Bounce Back From A Negative Performance Review "The first thing to do is to be brutally honest with yourself." By The Swaddle Team
Red Letter DayGender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Pinterest Ends in Largest Settlement Ever The size of the payout to the plaintiff -- US$22.5 million -- signals a “seismic shift in attitudes towards gender discrimination.” By Aditi Murti
Slow RecoveryWorkplace Burnout Can Damage Confidence, Relationships for Years "In more severe cases, heightened levels of stress can lead to changes in brain structure, and as a result of that, the effects may persist for years," says one psychotherapist. By Devrupa Rakshit
Confirmation Bias?Study That Concluded Women Are Poor STEM Mentors Draws Backlash From Scientists “Instead of coming to the conclusion that their data shows the system is biased, they come to the conclusion that women shouldn’t be mentors." By Aditi Murti
Balancing The BoardGermany Requires Corporate Boards to Comprise 30% Women “This one breakthrough is historic. We are putting an end to women-free boardrooms in large companies." By Aditi Murti
Win-Win SituationWhat Does It Mean to Be Psychologically Safe in the Workplace? Psychological safety doesn't mean eliminating criticism -- it means giving and receiving feedback in a sensitive, solution-oriented way. By Rajvi Desai
Livelihood CrisisHalf of Working Indians Surveyed Worry About Losing Their Jobs Within the Year "The result [of the pandemic] is a disrupted labor market and uncertain prospects for 2021," notes the World Economic Foundation report. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Better Than The RestAt Work, Jerks Don’t Get Ahead Any Faster Than Nice People: Study Nice guys don't always finish last. By Rajvi Desai
On What Authority?Woe Is Me! “My Intrusive, Insensitive Co‑worker Thinks We’re Friends. How Do I Get Her to Back Off?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
