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Higher level of job stress among youth in IT, media sectors: Study

Young employees working in IT sector (84.3 percent) and media (83.5 percent) are experiencing higher levels of work stress in Kerala, according to a survey conducted by the state Youth Commission. Kerala Youth Commission chairman M Shajar presented the survey report to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday in the presence of state Minister for Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs Saji Cheriyan. According to the survey, about 80.6 per cent employees from banking and insurance sector and 75.5 percent from gig economy have also reported work stress. Employees working in retail and industrial sector related comparatively lower level of work stress, said the report prepared based on a survey conducted among employees in the age group of 18-40 years. As many as 1,548 employees from five sectors-- IT, gig economy, media, retail/industrial, and banking/insurance participated in the survey. The study showed that highest level of work stress among the respondents in the age group 30-3

Explained: YesMadam’s controversial workplace stress campaign

Noida-based beauty service platform YesMadam has recently come under fire for allegedly firing its employees who reported workplace stress during an internal survey. But, there's more to the story!

Workplace stress on the rise: 64% of young professionals feeling the heat

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

Death of EY employee raises questions about work-life balance in India Inc

India Inc's global ambitions are adding to the stress. Employees work with partners, associates or clients in different time zones - the US, Europe, Australia, et al

Not condolences, real change needed: Harsh Goenka on EY employee death

Real change, and not condolences, is what is needed and India Inc must take steps, including setting clear work-life 'boundaries' and holding leaders responsible for toxic work environments, to foster a healthier workplace culture, RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka said on Thursday. Reacting to the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, who worked with Ernst & Young, allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm, Goenka listed six actions, in a post on X, for India Inc to take urgently "following Anna Sebastian Perayil's of EYs tragic death to foster a healthier workplace culture". He called for implementation of mental health programmes, manageable workloads, and wellness initiatives to prioritise well-being, while also recommending support to new hires by offering mentorship to help employees adjust to new roles and environments. Asking corporates to tackle burnout, Goenka called them to "end the glorification of overwork; reward efficiency, not long ...

Feeling low? Here are the top 6 tips to overcome work-related stress

Work-related stress is surging among professionals leading to a deteriorated daily life. Combat work stress effectively with the tips mentioned below

Despite gruelling hours, 'golden handcuffs' keep Nvidia staffers in place

Under the helm of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia's philosophy is crystal clear: 'If you want to do extraordinary things, it shouldn't be easy'

Work-life balance: Why are Indian women feeling work stress more than men?

The struggle for work-life balance is a major stressor for many women, worsened by insufficient recognition, low morale, and a constant fear of judgement, said a recent report

62% Indian employees experience work-related burnout: CII-MediBuddy report

The report is based on insights from the employees of close to 1000 companies which are utilising MediBuddy's services

'Stress, pollution among reasons for rising cardiac arrests among youths'

In fact, heart diseases contribute significantly to global deaths and their prevalence has risen in India in the recent past

Social workers experienced depression during Covid pandemic: Study

The study also found that the social workers most affected by mental health problems tended to be younger, less experienced and less established in their profession

Four-day week boosts employee well-being, reduces stress: New trial

Working four days a week promotes employee well-being, reduces stress while preserving productivity, a six-month trial revealed

Yoga, Zumba, mental wellness in focus as student suicides shake Kota

From Yoga sessions and Zumba classes to 24X7 helpline, and mental wellness workshops to a dedicated team of counsellors on campus -- coaching institutes in Kota say they take multiple measures to help students get through the stress and anxiety of preparing for competitive exams. The coaching hub of Kota is back in focus after three students died allegedly by suicide last week. Prominent coaching institute Allen, which currently has over 1.5 lakh students in its various medical (NEET) and engineering (JEE) entrance preparatory courses, runs special programmes such as "Tum Hoge Kamyab" (you will succeed) and "Wings of Wisdom", besides regular yoga sessions and zumba classes, for the mental wellbeing of its students. "We have a dedicated helpline which works round the clock and over 50 concerned calls from students or parents are addressed daily through it," said Dr Harish Sharma, Principal Counsellor and Student-Behaviour Expert at Allen. "For every 10 students we have a supervising

Adults who address stress are able to avoid negative health results: Study

A new study has found that younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid those negative health outcomes

Stressful circumstances worsen symptoms of long-term Covid, shows study

Of these surviving patients, 451(57%) completed 6-month and/or 12-month follow-up

Productivity 'hyper focus' hurting employees, causing attrition: Report

Only 9% of managers say hybrid work model gives them confidence that employees are productive

Study shows heavy news consumption triggers stress, anxiety, poor health

If you have an obsessive urge to constantly check news, you are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety as well as poor physical health, researchers have warned

All in the mind: Yoga and meditation courses to bust stress and depression

There is a universe of institutions and mental wellness experts to help you beat Covid-induced doldrums and get your life back on track

Study finds stress, anxiety linked to increased risk of getting Covid-19

A new study has found that people who went through extreme stress, anxiety, and depression at the beginning of the pandemic had an increased risk of getting COVID-19.

Rejuvenating sessions at India's finest retreats for the stressed urban lot

Want some time off to reflect, renew and restore? Visit a meditation retreat or a yoga and mindfulness resort to find your inner zen