Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Volume IV | Issue 40 | Bulletin No 191

Published: Monday, 6^th October 2025

Workplace Management in Big Tech: Retaining Talent Through Hybrid Workspaces Design – UC Today 

Big tech firms are struggling to turn hybrid offices into thriving hubs—empty desks, disengaged teams, and rising turnover signal that perks alone no longer suffice. Read more (UC Today)

Bombay High Court urges sympathy, mental health treatment for all accused battling addiction – Bar & Bench 

A recent ruling calls for empathy and access to treatment rather than punishment for individuals accused in drug or liquor cases who are also dealing with mental health issues. Read more

World At Work – Reuters 

Recent headlines underscore a surge in layoffs and workforce reductions across sectors — for example, Just Eat is cutting ~450 roles amid automation shifts , while major firms including Microsoft are trimming staff as AI costs and strategic pivots weigh heavily. The dominant narrative: even as some layoff announcements dip momentarily, structural pressures (costs, AI, shifting demand) continue to provoke job losses rather than expansions in many companies. Read more

CSS official’s fall from Shastri Bhawan now linked to workplace harassment probe – Hindustan Times 

Investigations now suggest the sudden, tragic fall of a government official may be tied to an ongoing probe of workplace harassment. Read more

Why More People Are Ditching Smartphones for Dumbphones– YouTube 

Smartphones are amazing—but they can also be addictive. Research shows social media and addictive substances activate the same brain areas, impacting sleep, mental health, and focus. That’s why many are switching to dumbphones—simple feature phones with limited functions—to break free from constant distractions. In this video, we explore the rising dumbphone trend, from minimalist designs to 5G-enabled features, and how companies like Nokia are reviving classic models. Could going “dumb” be the smartest choice for your mental wellbeing? Watch more

Clemson business professor rethinking humour in the workplace – Clemson News 

New research suggests that well-placed humour—not just “fun perks”—can reshape culture, reduce stress, and boost connection. Read more