Work Pressure

'Workers, not robots': Akhilesh Yadav rejects 90-hour workweek idea

Akhilesh Yadav has blasted the 90-hour workweek push, saying workers are not robots and questioning whether economic progress truly benefits the common people

Outcome, not work hours, matters: India Inc leaders on productivity

"If you really love your work and are good at it, it does not matter what is work and life"

L&T chairman asks employees to work 90 hours a week, company backs him

Subrahmanyan's '90-hour workweek' formula is one step ahead of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy's suggestion of working 70-hours a week

'A big pressure cooker': Zoho CEO calls out the stress fest at Indian cos

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu called for a much-needed shift towards healthier, balanced workplaces that can thrive in the long run

Most employees feel companies can do more to address mental health: Report

Even as the corporate sector in India is taking steps to address mental health issues at workplaces, a majority of employees believe companies could do more to improve their overall well-being, a survey report said on Saturday. Over 79 per cent of those participated in the survey opined their organisations could do more to address mental health issues and well-being, according to the report by HR services and workforce solutions provider Genius Consultants. "We must recognise that employee well-being is not just a trend, but a crucial aspect of organizational success. The data reveals that a significant number of employees are grappling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed in their work environments. Companies need to take proactive steps to foster a supportive atmosphere that prioritises mental health and work-life balance," Genius Consultants Chairman and Managing Director R P Yadav said. The report is based on a survey carriied out between August 5 and September 2, 2024, among ..

EY employee death: TMC MP to raise 'toxic work culture' issue in Parliament

Highlighting the condition of employees in private firms across India, TMC MP Saket Gokhale has called for an urgent investigation into the working conditions at EY

EY employee's death highlights job stress: 1 in 3 Asians face burnout

The tragic death of an EY employee has sparked social media discussions about the importance of work-life balance and burnout, which, according to a McKinsey report, is a greater concern for Asians

Half of the world's workforce works too much or too little: ILO report

The ILO report also examined the mismatches between workers' actual hours of work and their preferred hours of work

Work-related deaths kill nearly 2 million people a year: UN agencies

The study by WHO and International Labour Organization, the first assessment of its kind, found that work-related diseases and injuries were responsible for the deaths of 1.9 million people in 2016

HSBC Holdings manager heart attack prompts viral post about overwork

He's the latest financial employee to weigh in on the work-till-you-drop culture during a pandemic that's obliterated the lines between office and home

Can the pandemic nudge us to change our habits and make our lives better?

Preposterous though it may sound, months of staying at home 24x7 has offered an opportunity to change lifestyles for the better.

Work pressure means less family-time: 50% have no time for grandparents

Time spent with family on the decline; friends are the new family: Survey