Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Vol V | Issue 32 | Bulletin No 183 Published: Monday, 11th August 2025

‘Toxic workplace culture’ one of contributing factors that led to Titan submersible implosion  (YouTube) 

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) said in its Report of Investigation (ROI) that “the loss of five lives was preventable”. A “toxic workplace culture” was one of several contributing factors that led to the implosion of the Titan submersible on its way to the Titanic, a report has said. The 335-page report made 17 safety recommendations with the hope of “closing gaps in international maritime policy”. Read more

AI chatbots are confidently wrong (The New York Times) 

ChatGPT and its helpers don’t just make mistakes—they do so with conviction, challenging trust in AI’s growing presence at work. Read more

Masculinity and construction worker health (ILO) 

An ILO report from Madagascar reveals how expectations of toughness among blue-collar workers can undermine safety and well-being on site. Read more

‘HERing’ season sweeping workplaces (Economic Times) 

Hiring surges this festive season are being driven by women—particularly on sales floors and shop counters—marking a push for representation in retail. Read more

McKinsey’s move to AI forces existential questions (Wall Street Journal) 

As AI disrupts consulting, McKinsey and others face a critical crossroads: embrace automation—or risk becoming obsolete. Read more

Millennial nod vs Gen Z stare: Decoding workplace cues (Indian Express) 

What does that nod—or lack thereof—really mean at work? A revealing take on how small gestures highlight generational divides in engagement. Read more