NEWS & VIEWS

Kerala campaign puts workplace wellness on the political agenda (Times of India) 

The Professionals’ Congress in Kerala launches a state-wide campaign spotlighting mental health, stress, and toxic work culture. Read more

Workplace harassment case in Noida: 3 arrested for sharing morphed images (News24) 

A shocking case of digital harassment emerges as employees share morphed photos of a woman colleague in a workplace chat group. Read more

Employee monitoring gone wrong: 21 million screenshots exposed (Malwarebytes) 

A data breach from an employee tracking app reveals massive privacy violations — including 21 million screenshots of workers’ activity. Read more

CEO exits on the rise — what’s really going on at the top? (Mint) 

More CEOs are stepping down than ever before. Are burnout, pressure from boards, or shifting priorities driving the churn? Read more

Slow progress for women in Japan’s workplaces and society (Milwaukee Independent) 

Despite national commitments, Japan continues to lag in gender equality. Cultural expectations and structural barriers persist. Read more

Side hustles: escape route or privilege project? (The Conversation) 

New research challenges the belief that side gigs are a path out of the rat race — revealing deep inequalities in who can afford to pursue them. Read more

Labour Day spotlight on evolving workplace laws in the Middle East (ET HRWorld) 

As International Labour Day is marked, the focus turns to how workplace legislation is transforming employee protections in the ME region. Read more