Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Vol IV | Issue 34 | Bulletin No 185 Published: Monday, 25th August 2025

1. From burnout to bloodlust: How workplace exhaustion may fuel extremism 
2. A Deccan Herald article explores the link between chronic workplace stress and the rise of extremist ideologies, highlighting the psychological toll of overwork. Read more
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4. 33% of US employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help, finds study 
5. A Moneycontrol report reveals that a significant portion of US employees prefer menial tasks over seeking assistance, indicating a culture of false self-sufficiency in workplaces. Read more (Moneycontrol)
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7. 1 out of 5 millennials experience job insecurity, report finds 
8. According to the Indian Express, one in five millennials fears job loss, particularly in sectors like biotech, IT, and professional services, despite working in psychologically safe environments. Read more (The Indian Express)
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10. Apple Fitness exec accused of creating toxic workplace environment 
11. NewsBytes reports that Apple’s Vice President of Fitness Technologies, Jay Blahnik, faces allegations of fostering a toxic work culture, leading to several employees taking medical leaves. Read more (NewsBytes)
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13. Extreme heat threatening worker safety and productivity globally, WHO and WMO sound alarm
14. Down to Earth highlights a joint report by WHO and WMO warning that rising global temperatures are severely impacting worker safety and productivity. Read more (Down To Earth)
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16. AI in the workplace can be a legal minefield, warns employment lawyer 
17. HCAMag discusses the legal risks associated with AI in the workplace, including privacy breaches and potential lawsuits, as highlighted by employment law experts. Read more (HCAMag)
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19. AI is making the workplace empathy crisis worse 
20. Harvard Business Review examines how the increasing use of AI in workplaces is exacerbating the empathy deficit, with leaders and employees struggling to connect emotionally. Read more