Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin Volume IV | Issue 49 | Bulletin No 200

Published: Monday, 8^th December 2025

1. Private-member’s bill in Lok Sabha seeks employees’ “Right to Disconnect” calls beyond work hours – Economic Times

Indian lawmakers have introduced a private bill to legally empower employees to ignore work calls/emails after office hours and on holidays — a step that could reshape work-life boundaries in the digital era. (The Economic Times) Read more

2. India Inc invests in physical infrastructure & digital accessibility to hire more PwDs – Economic Times

Companies across India are expanding accessibility infrastructure — ramps, accessible digital tools, inclusive hiring practices — to bring more persons with disabilities (PwDs) into the workforce. (ETHRWorld.com) Read more

3. What five years of evidence on hybrid working tells us about employment’s future – The Conversation

Analysis of long-term hybrid-work data suggests optimal mental health and productivity when hybrid policies include: structured task design, manager support, and flexible home-office mixes — not blanket mandates. (ABC) Read more

4. Why Gen Z Job Hunting Is Out Of Control Right Now CNBC

An engaging video exploring how Gen Z is graduating into one of the toughest job markets in years. Hiring is frozen, layoffs are rising, and entry-level roles are disappearing as companies rethink budgets and lean on AI. Many new grads are taking retail jobs, pivoting to the trades, or rethinking whether a degree still pays off.. Watch more

5. Young job-seekers most impacted by rising AI use in workplaces – Korea JoongAng Daily

As AI adoption accelerates, younger job seekers in South Korea report anxiety and uncertainty — signalling a global challenge in balancing technological change with human career stability. Read more

6. From extreme heat to poor mental health — how climate change is harming workplaces – Euronews Green

Climate-induced stress, heat risks, and eco-anxiety are emerging as silent workplace hazards, urging organisations to address environmental wellbeing as part of employee care. Read more

7. AI Is Reshaping Consulting: Why Top Firms Are Freezing Salaries – Firstpost

Global consulting giants like McKinsey, BCG, and PwC are quietly overhauling their hiring models—and artificial intelligence is at the centre of it. According to a report by FT – for the third-year running, starting salaries have been frozen as firms cut back on entry-level hiring Watch more