NEWS & VIEWS

🗞 Workplace Wellbeing Bulletin | Vol IV Issue 23 | Bulletin No. 174📅 Published: Monday, 9th June 2025

🔹 The Silent Surge: Chronic illnesses are striking younger workers (Deccan Herald – Dr. Shivaram H V)

Doctors are observing a worrying trend — hypertension, diabetes, and PCOS now appear regularly in people under 35. Sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and relentless work pressure are key culprits, with many cases going undiagnosed until serious complications arise. 🔗 Read more

🔹 The most depressing jobs? A new study reveals the mental health risks of your profession (Economic Times – Panache)

Professions in healthcare, hospitality, and customer service top the list in a recent study on work-related depression. Long hours, emotional labor, and low control over one’s work are cited as common stressors — with many professionals unaware of the toll. 🔗 Read more

🔹 Think before you WhatsApp: Casual chats could cost you your job (The Conversation)

From sexist jokes to political rants — employee WhatsApp messages, even in private groups, are increasingly under scrutiny. Legal experts explain how digital footprints are being used in disciplinary proceedings and call for new boundaries in a hyperconnected age. 🔗 Read more

🔹 A pharma firm’s prescription for diversity (HR Katha)

In an industry often perceived as rigid, one pharma company is breaking ground with inclusive hiring, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ representation. Their long-term strategy blends policy change with education and employee-led initiatives. 🔗 Read more

🔹 Online gambling addiction is rising — and many victims are professionals (Deccan Herald – Bengaluru)

Counsellors in Bengaluru are raising alarm over a growing trend: young professionals turning to online gambling as a stress escape. The financial and mental health consequences are dire, with families often finding out too late. 🔗 Read more

🔹 India’s workers are more engaged than the global average — but less happy (Moneycontrol – Shreya Ganguly)

A paradox emerges from the latest data: Indian employees report strong workplace engagement but low life satisfaction. The article dives into what might be driving this dissonance and what employers can learn from it. 🔗 Read more