Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Volume IV | Issue 43 | Bulletin No 194

Published: Monday, 27^th October 2025

Ola executives booked after employee names them in suicide note – Economic Times A tragic case in Bengaluru has led to an FIR against Ola’s founder and senior executive, after an employee’s suicide note cited workplace harassment. The incident has reignited debate on corporate accountability and mental health safeguards. Read more

How washroom anxiety is affecting employee health and productivity – Indian Express Fear of judgment, lack of clean facilities, and presenteeism are driving a silent crisis at work—employees skipping breaks and risking health to maintain appearances. Read more

The Great U.S. Return: Office mandates vs remote work resistance – Times of India As American companies tighten return-to-office rules, employees continue pushing back, signaling a deeper cultural shift around autonomy, trust, and well-being. Read more

Australian banker wins right to work from home every day – Reuters A landmark case in Australia has given an employee the legal right to work from home full-time, setting a potential precedent for flexible work arrangements globally. Read more

Amazon layoffs: Is automation replacing humans? – Economic Times Leaked internal documents reveal Amazon’s plan to replace up to 600,000 warehouse jobs with robots by 2027, reigniting debates on the human cost of automation. Read more

Amazon’s future of work: Investing in skills for tomorrow – About Amazon In contrast to layoff fears, Amazon highlights reskilling efforts, focusing on equipping its workforce for AI-driven roles and digital transformation. Read more

PwDs go beyond entry-level: Inclusion in action – BW People Companies are moving beyond token inclusion by hiring people with disabilities in managerial and leadership roles—a significant step toward equitable workplaces. Read more

New ILO report: Care policies make business sense – ILO The ILO’s latest global report shows that investing in care policies benefits both employees and employers by improving retention, engagement, and productivity. Read more

The Conversation’s workplace insights hub – The Conversation From burnout to belonging, The Conversation curates the latest academic perspectives on how workplaces can evolve for the better. Read more