Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Vol IV | Issue 35 | Bulletin No 186

Published: Monday, 1st September 2025

1. Maharashtra reportedly planning to increase working hours for private sector employees to 10 hours a day (Economic Times) 
2. A proposed change would shift the standard workday from 8 to 10 hours in Maharashtra’s private sector, raising questions about productivity, burnout, and labor rights. Read more

1. Workplace burnout may quietly fuel extremist leanings, finds study (BW People) 
2. A new study suggests that chronic burnout isn’t just a personal health issue — it can drive susceptible individuals toward extremist ideologies as a way to reclaim purpose. Read more
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4. Bank apologises for firing staff with accidental email (BBC) 
5. One of Australia’s largest banks has apologised to staff who found out they had been fired through an automated email asking them to hand back their laptops. Read more
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7. Why ‘job-hugging’ is the new workplace trend (Free Press Journal) 
8. In a twist on loyalty, many employees are deliberately avoiding job hopping and cultivating deeper ties with their current roles and employers. Read more
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10. UC giant Avaya reportedly offers all employees the chance to quit (TechRadar) 
11. Avaya is reportedly encouraging employees to voluntarily exit, reflecting increasing corporate openness about performance expectations and personal fit. Read more
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13. Dream11 co-founder Harsh Jain rules out layoffs, says ‘all the talent here is safe’ (Moneycontrol) 
14. In contrast to industry layoffs, Dream11’s leadership doubles down on talent protection—sending a message about values-centered growth during uncertain times. Read more