Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Vol V | Issue 30 | Bulletin No 181 Published: Monday, 28th July 2025

Assam officials arrested after PWD engineer’s suicide A tragic incident has rocked Assam’s bureaucracy: a PWD engineer died by suicide, allegedly after prolonged harassment. Arrests include senior officials accused of abetment. Read more

Quiet Cracking: The workplace crisis no one is talking about After quiet quitting came quiet firing—but now it’s “quiet cracking”: when employees push through mental and emotional breaking points, often in toxic work cultures. Read more

Sexual harassment at workplaces often takes subtle forms: Justice Anitha Sumanth Justice Sumanth highlights how workplace harassment is no longer overt—it often manifests in micro-aggressions, exclusion, and abuse of power, particularly in hierarchical settings. Read more

A stark reminder of the social risks of AI in the workplace <Tech Xplore> A new study warns that AI systems in workplaces can reinforce bias, heighten inequality, and erode human agency—especially when used in performance tracking and hiring. Read more

Challenges in retaining blue-collar workforce: Insights from HR leaders in India With high attrition, shrinking talent pools, and increasing cost pressures, India Inc. is rethinking policies to keep blue-collar employees engaged and committed. Read more

Productivity hacks that help you regain control Struggling to manage your time and inbox? These research-backed hacks—from calendar blocking to purposeful breaks—can help you reclaim control of your workday. Read more