Workplace Health

Workplace love can ease stress, boost morale, and even aid productivity-but it may also blur boundaries, fuel gossip, and affect your well-being. Psychiatrists weigh in on how to protect yourself

Workplace bullying and negative behaviour such as being excluded, humiliated or treated unfairly hinders creative thinking and reduces the likelihood of employees engaging in innovative side projects, a study by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow has found. In many organisations, employees work on secret, self-initiated ideas developed without management's knowledge and present them to the management once they are ready to deliver significant results leading to business success, it said. According to officials, the researchers employed a mixed-method approach to gather the necessary data. In the experimental scenario-based part of the research, the team gathered input from 112 participants. In the survey-based part of the research, input from 313 employees working in IT-enabled companies was gathered. "Our study sheds light on how subtle forms of workplace mistreatment can silently erode employees' creative potential. Organisations must create an environment where suppor

At times, this stress reaches a tipping point, resulting in tragedy. Last month, a 52-year-old chief manager at a public sector bank in Pune died by suicide, citing workplace pressure in his note

Why can't you stop thinking about work even after logging off? A psychiatrist explains how work stress lingers in your mind, affecting your health, sleep, and relationships

Doctors say workplace friendships can reduce stress, support resilience and act as emotional anchors in high-pressure jobs

From aching necks to disrupted digestion, poor posture is silently impacting office-goers in more ways than one. Here's what doctors say you need to know

The ILO's 2025 safety report highlights how AI and digitalisation are transforming occupational safety while also warning of new risks from automation and surveillance

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Observed every year on April 28, the day highlights the importance of creating safer and healthier workplaces for everyone

The Economic Survey 2024-2025 document argues that the ramifications of low levels of mental well-being is detrimental, not just to the health of the person, but to the economy as well

From the point of view of clicks, a strict five-day-a-week policy is gold

Recognition from senior leaders and openness at work are the most important factors in fostering a positive workplace culture, with 63 per cent of employees emphasizing on the value of acknowledgement from leadership, a report said on Thursday. Over 63 per cent of employees interviewed said they value acknowledgement from leadership, indicating that it also plays a key role in boosting morale, said a report by global job site Indeed. The report revealed that 62 per cent of employees said they feel happier when their efforts are appreciated by their team and 58 per cent stressed on the importance of having their opinions and ideas welcomed by their immediate colleagues, it added. These forms of validation and inclusion help build confidence and contribute to a more supportive, collaborative work environment, empowering employees to thrive, the report added. "It's clear that acknowledgement and a safe, open environment are at the heart of a thriving workplace. Employees want to feel

More than half of the healthcare workers who participated in a survey feel that their workplace is "unsafe", particularly in state and central government medical colleges. Led by experts from the Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi, the study highlighted "significant gaps" in the security infrastructure within Indian healthcare settings. The "Workplace Safety and Security in Indian Healthcare Settings: A Cross-Sectional Survey" published in a recent issue of the journal 'Epidemiology International' underscored the urgent need for improving the prevailing safety and security measures in healthcare settings. The survey is a collaborative effort of Dr Kartik Chadhar and Dr Jugal Kishore from the VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital along with Dr Richa Mishra, Dr Semanti Das, Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad and Dr Prakalp Gupta from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,566 healthcare .

From navigating the challenges of hybrid work to juggling personal expectations, India's youngest workers are feeling the heat like never before

Young EY employee's death sparks debate about workplace culture and conditions

The recent death of EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, which led to a widespread discussion about work-life balance, prompts major firms to reform their work cultures amid allegations of exploitation

An enhanced utilisation of digital platforms for wellness is a trend that has been catalysed by the push received during the lockdown and is now becoming a mainstay in the pursuit of well-being

Insurance regulator intervened, India Inc stepped up but the road to awareness and acceptance remains long

Firms using data, sensitising managers to help employees as experts say more awareness, acceptability needed

Survey finds that 45% of companies are looking for new office spaces including conventional and flexible ones, 35% have adopted a multi-office approach by collaborating with co-working spaces

Focus on holistic well-being has moved from 'good to have' to 'must have' both from the employer and employee perspective