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L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for longer working hours has faced criticism as health experts and a 2021 UN report emphasize the dangers of overwork, including increased risk of physical and mental health issues.

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek comment sparks health concerns

L&amp;T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for longer working hours has faced criticism as health experts and a 2021 UN report emphasize the dangers of overwork, including increased risk of physical and mental health issues.

SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of the renowned conglomerate Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T), recently expressed regret over not being able to make his employees work on Sundays. His comments, which suggested a 90-hour workweek, have sparked significant backlash, especially in light of growing concerns over work-life balance and well-being.
While Subrahmanyan's remarks were intended to inspire hard work and ambition, the reality of long working hours and their potential harm to health is well-documented. <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034945" target="_blank">A 2021 report by the United Nations</a> underscores the severe impact that extended office hours can have on both physical and mental health. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s shocking to see so many people literally being killed by their jobs,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/17-09-2021-who-ilo-almost-2-million-people-die-from-work-related-causes-each-year" target="_blank">Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General</a>. "Our report is a wake-up call to countries and businesses to improve and protect the health and safety of workers by honouring their commitments to provide universal coverage of occupational health and safety services.&rdquo;&nbsp; 
The UN Report and Its Findings The United Nations&rsquo; 2021 report revealed alarming statistics about the consequences of overwork. Nearly two million people die each year due to work-related injuries and illnesses, with 1.9 million deaths recorded in 2016 alone. Among the leading causes of death were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (415,000 deaths), strokes, and ischaemic heart disease.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which normalized the concept of working from home, further exacerbated the problem, making it even more evident that long hours are increasingly becoming detrimental to people's health. In addition to these conditions, the report highlighted 19 other occupational risk factors, including exposure to harmful substances like asbestos and prolonged sitting, which can lead to various health problems. 
Work-Life Balance and Its Importance
As conversations around work-life balance grow louder, Subrahmanyan&rsquo;s call for longer hours seems increasingly out of touch with modern concerns about employee health and well-being. Actor Deepika Padukone, among others, criticized the remarks, emphasizing the importance of work-life harmony for a productive and healthy life.
Responding to the backlash, L&amp;T clarified on Friday that the Chairman&rsquo;s comments were meant to reflect the company's broader commitment to nation-building and the extraordinary efforts required to achieve ambitious goals. ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/l-t-defends-chairman-s-90-hour-workweek-remark-amid-mixed-reactions-1736493559640" target="_blank">L&amp;T defends chairman's 90-hour workweek remark amid mixed reactions</a> 
Health experts have long advocated for healthier work practices. Among the top suggestions are taking short breaks throughout the day, engaging in mindfulness exercises, and managing stress more effectively. Furthermore, creating flexible work environments and setting clear boundaries between work and personal life are critical steps toward improving well-being.
Other recommended practices include:
<ul>
<li>Taking regular breaks during work</li>
<li>Engaging in mindfulness and relaxation techniques</li>
<li>Managing stress and maintaining flexibility at work</li>
<li>Setting clear work-life boundaries</li>
<li>Staying physically active</li>
<li>Eating a balanced, healthy diet</li>
<li>Seeking support for mental health</li>
<li>Prioritizing health and wellness goals</li>
<li>Taking "me time" for personal recharge</li>
<li>Setting realistic short-term goals</li>
</ul>
 In conclusion, while Subrahmanyan&rsquo;s comment aimed to encourage a strong work ethic, it is important to remember the growing body of evidence that supports the need for balanced work schedules. As the UN report and health experts advise, the focus must shift toward protecting workers&rsquo; physical and mental health, ensuring sustainable productivity, and embracing a holistic approach to work.

70 hours a week: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) data shows that the GDP per capita of a country with shorter working hours is relatively higher than the countries with longer hours

Amid debate over Narayana Murthy's 70 hour work week comment, report shows Indians among hardest workers

The International Labour Organisation data points out that the GDP per capita of a country with shorter working hours is relatively higher than the countries with longer hours

<h2>The International Labour Organisation data points out that the GDP per capita of a country with shorter working hours is relatively higher than the countries with longer hours</h2>

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy stirred controversy when he said that youngsters should work 70 hour weeks, if India has to compete with economies that progressed in the last two to three decades. However, International Labour Organisation's (ILO) data updated in 2023 shows that Indians are infact among the most hard working people in the world.
<h3>ILO Data</h3>
According to the data, Indians on an average work 47.7 hours per week per employed person. When compared with the 10 biggest economies, Indians have the longest average work week. India ranks 7th in the global ranking following Qatar, Congo, Lesotho, Bhutan, Gambia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/infosys-founder-narayana-murthy-sparks-controversy-with-70-hour-work-week-proposal-1698397495626">Infosys founder Narayana Murthy sparks controversy with 70-hour work week proposal</a>
In fact, the data points out the inverse relation between the number of working hours and the level of productivity. The GDP Per capita of a country with shorter working hours is relatively higher than the countries with longer working hours.
Among the top 10 biggest economies in the world, India has the longest working hours and lowest per capita GDP. Meanwhile, France which has the shortest working week among the top 10 biggest economies at 30.1 hours has among the highest per capita GDP at $55,493.
<h3>'70 Hours work week' Controversy</h3>
Narayana Murthy advocated for a 70 hours work week for youngsters so that India can compete with economies that progressed in the last two to three decades. &nbsp;
&ldquo;India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world," Murthy said while speaking to former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai for a podcast, The Record. "So therefore, my request is that our youngsters must say, &lsquo;This is my country. I&rsquo;d like to work 70 hours a week," Murthy said, adding that this is exactly what the Germans and Japanese did after the Second World War. "They made sure that every German worked extra hours for a certain number of years."&nbsp;
While this comment received flak all over the internet, several industry leaders including JSW Group CMD Sajjan Jindal, Ola Cabs Co-Founder Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola, and Pai supported his view.

According to a recent survey violence and harassment at workplaces is a major issue all across the world and psychological violence and harassment is the most common

Psychological harassment most prevalent at work places according to a global survey

According to a recent survey&nbsp;violence and harassment&nbsp;at workplaces is a major issue&nbsp;all across the world and psychological violence and harassment is the most common

According to a recent survey violence and harassment at workplaces are major issues all across the world and psychological violence and harassment are the most common.&nbsp;
The survey was done on more than 75,000 employees across 121 countries among whom about 22% reported having experienced either violence or harassment at their respective work places. The report was shared by the U.N. International Labor Organization, the Lloyds Register Foundation and Gallup. &nbsp;
The report elaborated that while 6.3% of the surveyed employees experienced all three forms of abuse, psychological violence and harassment was faced by 17.9% of workers including men and women.&nbsp;
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Modern workplaces are giving leverage to their employees to work asynchronously on ‘non-linear working days’. This working style is changing the conventional idea of the nine-to-five routine. 

After 'WFH' culture modern companies are adapting 'non-linear work day' culture. Know all about it

Modern workplaces are giving leverage to their employees to work asynchronously on ‘non-linear working days’. This working style is changing the conventional idea of the nine-to-five routine.   

Not just nine-to-five; work whenever you feel like throughout the day. Let us explain

Modern workplaces are giving leverage to their employees to work asynchronously on &lsquo;non-linear working days&rsquo;. This working style is changing the conventional idea of the nine-to-five routine. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Have you ever imagined a life where you don&rsquo;t have to wait for your day off to finish your pending personal chores and can finish them on a working day itself? &nbsp;
Well, a lot of modern workplaces are gradually adapting this way of working and giving leverage to their employees to work asynchronously on &lsquo;non-linear working days&rsquo;. This working style is another pandemic induced thing followed by work from home; changing the conventional idea of the nine-to-five routine. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Let us give you an example of how this works. Suppose you wake up early at 7 am and start working at 8 itself as you have a doctor&rsquo;s appointment at 10 and have to visit the bank as well. You hand over your work to a team mate and leave and come back at about 3 pm and resume work until 7 or 8 pm. &nbsp;
The above example can however, be re-imagined according to how it would work for each individual. The basic idea behind this is to allow employees to finish their work in the time they are comfortable in, rather than forcing themselves to work during low productivity hours. It also helps them to take time out for physical activities and prepare meals. And its benefits for mental health cannot be denied.&nbsp;
Experts have found that non-linear working days provide better productivity and understanding between team mates. However, it depends on various situations in people&rsquo;s lives which can be extremely subjective.
Also, organisations must have clear policies and guidelines for non-linear working days so that employees do not take advantage of the same. Managers and heads on the other hand must support a work culture which is judged on the basis of quality and not the quantity of the work done by the team.&nbsp;
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Work from Home is now a thing of the past, it is time for Work from Pub; here's what you need to know

Work from Pub is the new thing; know all about it

WFH? NAH, we are moving to WFP!

Work from Home could be boring at times, so it is time to upgrade to Work from Pub or 'WFP'; here's what you need to know

During the pandemic, we all became familiar to work from home. And now, a new term and practice is here and has already become a trend in the UK. This time, work is taking a cool turn and is making its way to the bars. It's called 'Work from Pub' or WFP.&nbsp;
As people in the UK are struggling to keep up with the cost of living crisis, a pub chain named Young's has come to their rescue. It is offering working spaces at majority of its public house across the UK-alongside a tempting deal of lunch with unlimited tea and coffee for just &pound;15 a day.
Other than this, pubs are also offering community-based working environments, quiet areas, the option of gin and tonic or pint at the end of people's shifts and complimetary usage of power sockets.&nbsp;
Following this, several other pubs in the UK started offering similar packages. This scheme is surely making people leave the comfort of their homes and helping them to keep up with the living expenses that occur due to WFH.&nbsp;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/after-wfh-companies-are-adapting-non-linear-work-day-culture-know-all-about-it-1665461322651">After WFH, companies are adapting 'non-linear work day' culture. Know all about it</a>

Is procrastination making you inefficient? Then check out these ways to boost your productivity. 

Easy ways to stay productive throughout the day and get rid of procrastination 

Is procrastination making you inefficient? Then check out these ways to boost your productivity.&nbsp;

Staying productive is definitely a tough task. It is but natural to get lazy and lethargic at some point of the day and brush your daily duties under the carpet. But there are times when we need to stay productive. &nbsp;
So, if you have been feeling laidback and lazy of late, then follow these simple tips to increase your productivity and be your most efficient self.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/summer-diet-tips-to-help-you-get-through-the-hot-months-1650449938690">Summer diet: Tips to help you get through the hot months</a>
Plan your day&nbsp;
Instead of allowing your day to go haywire, plan your day out. Make a routine and follow it religiously to distribute your tasks throughout the day.&nbsp;
Organise your workspace&nbsp;
Working in a cluttered environment will definitely affect your productivity levels. So, make sure to have a neat and clean workspace.&nbsp;
Take one step at a time&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t overwhelm yourself by randomly doing every task in bits and pieces. Instead try to focus on one task at a time and move on to the next one, only when it&rsquo;s completed.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/horoscope/4-zodiac-signs-who-dislike-social-media-1650100930481">4 Zodiac signs who aren&rsquo;t huge fans of social media</a>
Take frequent breaks&nbsp;
As ironic as it may sound, taking breaks does improve your efficiency levels. Give yourself a breather after completing a long and tedious task.

Deloitte&rsquo;s Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with 14,808 Gen Zs and 8,412 millennials across 46 countries. Their responses present a picture of vivid contrasts, as these generations strive to balance their desire with the challenges of their everyday lives.&nbsp;
As per the survey, the cost of living remains the top concern among both Gen Zs and millennials. Gen Zs (29%) and millennials (36%) selected the cost of living (e.g., housing, transport, bills, etc.) as their greatest concern.
They don&rsquo;t feel financially secure personally, and at a broader societal level, they are deeply concerned about wealth inequality, the report said.
Almost half of Gen Zs (46%) and millennials (47%) live paycheck to paycheck and worry they won&rsquo;t be able to cover their expenses.&nbsp;More than a quarter of Gen Zs (26%) and millennials (31%) are not confident they will be able to retire comfortably.&nbsp;Around three-quarters of Gen Zs (72%) and millennials (77%) agree that the gap between the richest and poorest people in their country is widening.
Amid this financial unease, many Gen Zs and millennials are redefining their working patterns. As many as 43% of Gen Zs and 33% of millennials have a second part- or full-time paying job in addition to their primary job. A small, but growing, percentage are also moving to less expensive cities with remote jobs.&nbsp;
To address financial concerns, Gen Zs and millennials are actively exploring new working models to widen their income. Pay is the No. 1 reason why Gen Zs and millennials left a role in the last two years. However, good work/life balance and learning/development opportunities were the top priorities when choosing an employer.
There is also a clear demand for more flexible working. Currently, 49% of Gen Zs and 45% of millennials work remotely.&nbsp;Saving money on expenses like commuting, clothes, dry cleaning, and more is one of the top reasons that many Gen Zs and millennials prefer hybrid or remote work. A smaller percentage are taking advantage of remote work to relocate to less expensive cities. This appears to be a growing trend, roughly 15% of Gen Zs and millennials say they've done so this year, up from the 9% of respondents in last year's survey who said they'd temporarily or permanently moved out of a major city.

Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey: Check out their top concern

Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with 14,808 Gen Zs and 8,412 millennials across 46 countries. Their responses present a picture of vivid contrasts, as these generations strive to balance their desire with the challenges of their everyday lives. 

The cost of living remains the top concern among both Gen Zs and millennials.

Deloitte&rsquo;s Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with 14,808 Gen Zs and 8,412 millennials across 46 countries. Their responses present a picture of vivid contrasts, as these generations strive to balance their desire with the challenges of their everyday lives.&nbsp;
As per the survey, the cost of living remains the top concern among both Gen Zs and millennials. Gen Zs (29%) and millennials (36%) selected the cost of living (e.g., housing, transport, bills, etc.) as their greatest concern.
They don&rsquo;t feel financially secure personally, and at a broader societal level, they are deeply concerned about wealth inequality, the report said.
Almost half of Gen Zs (46%) and millennials (47%) live paycheck to paycheck and worry they won&rsquo;t be able to cover their expenses.&nbsp;More than a quarter of Gen Zs (26%) and millennials (31%) are not confident they will be able to retire comfortably.&nbsp;Around three-quarters of Gen Zs (72%) and millennials (77%) agree that the gap between the richest and poorest people in their country is widening.
Amid this financial unease, many Gen Zs and millennials are redefining their working patterns. As many as 43% of Gen Zs and 33% of millennials have a second part- or full-time paying job in addition to their primary job. A small, but growing, percentage are also moving to less expensive cities with remote jobs.&nbsp;
To address financial concerns, Gen Zs and millennials are actively exploring new working models to widen their income. Pay is the No. 1 reason why Gen Zs and millennials left a role in the last two years. However, good work/life balance and learning/development opportunities were the top priorities when choosing an employer.
There is also a clear demand for more flexible working. Currently, 49% of Gen Zs and 45% of millennials work remotely.&nbsp;Saving money on expenses like commuting, clothes, dry cleaning, and more is one of the top reasons that many Gen Zs and millennials prefer hybrid or remote work. A smaller percentage are taking advantage of remote work to relocate to less expensive cities. This appears to be a growing trend, roughly 15% of Gen Zs and millennials say they've done so this year, up from the 9% of respondents in last year's survey who said they'd temporarily or permanently moved out of a major city.

Over 70 UK companies with a combined workforce of over 3,300 employees have started what is being called the world's biggest trial of a 4-day work week. 
It's a six-month pilot project and is being conducted by 4 Day Week Global in partnership with the thinktank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week Campaign, and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College.
Companies participating in the trial range from local fish-and-chips shops to large financial businesses. 
Based on what is being called a 100:80:100 model, the employees will get 100% pay for working 80% of time while maintaining 100% output. 
The concept of a 4-day work week has gained momentum with companies looking to bring in flexibility in working to create a happier workforce in a post-pandemic world. 

4-day work week? World's biggest trial begins in UK

Over 70 UK companies with a combined workforce of over 3,300 employees have started what is being called the world's biggest trial of a 4-day work week. 

Companies participating in the trial range from local fish-and-chips shops to large financial businesses.&nbsp;

Over 70 UK companies with a combined workforce of over 3,300 employees have started what is being called the world's biggest trial of a 4-day work week.&nbsp;
It's a six-month pilot project and is being conducted by&nbsp;4 Day Week Global in partnership with the thinktank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week Campaign, and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College.
Companies participating in the trial range from local fish-and-chips shops to large financial businesses.&nbsp;
Based on what is being called a&nbsp;100:80:100 model, the employees will get 100% pay for working 80% of time while maintaining 100% output.&nbsp;
The concept of a 4-day work week has gained momentum with companies looking to bring in flexibility in working to create a happier workforce in a post-pandemic world.&nbsp;
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Terms like hybrid and remote work have become buzzwords, but it is far more important for the future of work to be 'trauma-informed.'

Future of work? It’s not remote or hybrid but ‘trauma-informed.’ Here’s why

Terms like 'hybrid' and 'remote work' have become buzzwords, but it is far more important for the future of work to be 'trauma-informed.' Here's why 

'Hybrid' &amp; 'remote' work...
Will giving everyone a week off...
'Time off' may not be enough to repair one's psychological health
Benefits of vacation wear off within days of returning to work
High personal stress levels lead to...
Time to create a&nbsp;&lsquo;trauma-informed&rsquo; workplace&nbsp;
Trauma training is standard practice for first-respondents
TikTok&nbsp;moderator...
7 in 10 employees report...
Learn from&nbsp;trauma-informed organisations and leadership
Prioritise &amp; promote...&nbsp;

Terms like hybrid and remote work&nbsp;have&nbsp;become buzzwords, but it is far more important for the future of work to be 'trauma-informed.'

Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, there&rsquo;s been so much discussion about the future of work that terms like 'hybrid' and 'remote work' have&nbsp;basically become buzzwords.&nbsp;
<h3>Will giving everyone a week off fix everything?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
But&nbsp;it seems like we may be focussing on the wrong problem altogether!&nbsp;While it&rsquo;s true that remote or hybrid working models have their merits,&nbsp;giving a week off to your team to &lsquo;rest and recharge&rsquo; may not be enough to manage the psychological difficulties caused by the crisis.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/pay-me-less-but-don-t-call-me-back-to-work-the-return-to-office-vs-wfh-struggle-1628233275805">Pay me less, but don't call me back to work! The return to office vs WFH struggle</a>
Research has shown that for more than two-thirds of participants, the benefits of vacation wear off in just a couple&nbsp;of days after returning to work. As we face a constant cycle of bad news on all fronts, high-personal&nbsp;stress&nbsp;levels result in angry e-mails and messages, poor collaboration and reduced&nbsp;productivity&nbsp;at work.
<h3>The need for a trauma-informed workplace&nbsp;</h3>
To combat this,&nbsp;employers need to&nbsp;create&nbsp;a &lsquo;trauma-informed&rsquo; work environment.&nbsp;Trauma training is standard practice&nbsp;for first-respondent&nbsp;professions but it might be time to extend this to all workers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Just recently, a content moderator sued employer&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;for &lsquo;severe psychological trauma&rsquo; on the job. This goes to show&nbsp;that our understanding of trauma needs to be broadened.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With&nbsp;7 in 10 employees reporting the pandemic to be the most stressful time of their entire professional career (Ginger Workforce Attitudes Report 2020),&nbsp;organisations can thrive only by learning from the models of trauma-informed organizations and trauma-informed leadership used in care professions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both leaderships and individual workers need to prioritise and promote inclusive behaviours, trust and transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment&nbsp;of&nbsp;choice&nbsp;and diversity awareness as part of the company culture.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/felt-unproductive-yet-overworked-during-the-pandemic-you-re-not-alone-1631862699283">Felt unproductive yet overworked during the pandemic? You&rsquo;re not alone!</a>

Indians living in cities like Delhi and Mumbai might have to move away from the classic 9-to-5 work life, thanks to global warming. 

Global warming could force you to change your work hours

GFX// Global warming could force... VO:&nbsp;Indians living in cities like Delhi and Mumbai might have to move away from the classic 9-to-5 work life.
...use ITS TOO HOT&nbsp;GIF&nbsp;with audio...
GFX// Global warming &amp; work hours... VO:&nbsp;India already loses 101 billion work hours a year due to unbearable heat. This number stands to rise to about 230 billion hours a year
South &amp; East Asian pop lose the most work hours due to heat
Largest heat exposure impacts on heavy labour in India&nbsp;
GFX// Economic burden... VO:&nbsp;projected economic losses due to this lost productivity to be around $1.6 trillion (Rs 1.6 lakh crores) annually if warming continues to go up.
Agriculture and construction jobs will become hardest to perform
GFX// TOO MUCH TO STAY... VO:&nbsp;Overall, the physiological limits to the heat and humidity that humans can tolerate will simply become too much&nbsp;
use GIF&nbsp;

Indians living in cities like Delhi and Mumbai might have to move away from the classic 9-to-5 work life, thanks to global warming.&nbsp;

If the current pollution, emission and global warming trends continue, Indians living in cities like Delhi and Mumbai might have to move away from the classic 9-to-5 work life.
Global warming is terrible for office work!
According to a Duke University study, India already loses 101 billion work hours a year due to unbearable heat. This number stands to rise to about 230 billion hours a year as global warming stays on track to rise by 2 degrees Celsius.
Published in Nature Communications, the study says that countries with large populations in South and East Asia experience the most work hours lost, both in the coolest hours and in the full workday, with India showing the largest heat exposure impacts on heavy labour.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/feeling-overworked-long-work-hours-killing-745k-people-a-year-says-who-1621344490927">Feeling overworked? Long work hours killing 745k people a year, says WHO</a>
Economic losses from&nbsp;unbearable heat levels
The study estimates the projected economic losses due to this lost productivity to be around $1.6 trillion (Rs 1.6 lakh crores) annually if warming continues to go up.
Jobs in agriculture and construction work will become the hardest to perform safely during afternoon hours in the summer in many places, the study warned.&nbsp;
Overall, the physiological limits to the heat and humidity that humans can tolerate will simply become too much for our work life to stay the same.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/global-warming-causing-one-third-of-all-global-heat-deaths-study-1622779659199">Global warming causing one-third of all global heat deaths: study</a>

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams.

WFH vs WFO: Felt unproductive yet overworked during the pandemic? You’re not alone!

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams

Felt unproductive yet overworked during the pandemic? You’re not alone!

Remote work diminished collaboration amongst teams: Microsoft study
Rich data on emails, calendars, calls &amp; more of 61k MS employees studied
People worked longer hours during the pandemic
Work may have been interspersed across the day with non-work activities
Formal groups &amp; communities became less interconnected &amp; more siloed
Study based on&nbsp;early period of the outbreak: Dec '19-June '20
Pandemic related fears may have damaged collaborative spirits
Important to assess context before applying findings to current day
GFX&nbsp;1 - VO:&nbsp;Adding further heat.....office debate
GFX&nbsp;2 - VO:&nbsp;driving up&nbsp;the average......10 per cent
GFX&nbsp;3 - VO:&nbsp;employees added fewer.......existing ones
GFX&nbsp;4 - VO: Work culture has significantly.....remote work

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams

Adding further heat to the work-from-home versus work-from-office debate,&nbsp;a study of Microsoft&rsquo;s 61,100 employees conducted by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/microsoft-announces-60-000-000-000-buyback-hikes-dividend-for-12th-straight-year-1631673497359">Microsoft</a>&nbsp;claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Assessing&nbsp;rich data on the emails, calendars, instant messages, video/audio calls and workweek&nbsp;hours&rsquo;&nbsp;of its&nbsp;own&nbsp;workers, the tech behemoth published the peer-reviewed study&nbsp;in the journal&nbsp;Nature Human&nbsp;Behaviour.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-woes-zoom-call-gaffes-can-cost-you-your-jobs-1630997702767">WFH woes: Zoom call gaffes can cost you your jobs!</a>
According to the study, people worked longer hours during the pandemic, driving up&nbsp;the average workweek inside the company by 10 per cent.&nbsp;But it may not mean people were working more, said the researchers. The increase could be due to&nbsp;the spreading out of work across the day with breaks or interruptions for non-work activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study&nbsp;also&nbsp;found that formal business groups and informal communities within the company became less interconnected and more siloed. Overall, the employees added fewer new collaborators and parted away from fewer existing ones.&nbsp;
But sceptics warn that the study was conducted between&nbsp;December 2019 and June 2020, which was an early period in the outbreak. With so much uncertainty and fear in the world,&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;wasn&rsquo;t exactly a priority&nbsp;then&nbsp;and not many had started using&nbsp;video conferencing&nbsp;tools&nbsp;like Zoom.
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Work culture has significantly changed in the last year&nbsp;with&nbsp;remote work&nbsp;and communication becoming fairly systematic&nbsp;in&nbsp;many companies.&nbsp;This is why&nbsp;it's&nbsp;important to&nbsp;assess the context of the study&nbsp;before&nbsp;applying the learnings to the present day.

To prevent a “collective breakdown” and fight work-related stress companies are giving their working staff a paid week off, known as “burnout breaks.”

'Burnout Breaks': A company's new way to help workers fight stress during these stressful times

To prevent a &ldquo;collective breakdown&rdquo; and fight work-related stress companies like LinkedIn and Bumble have given their working staff a paid week off, known as &ldquo;burnout breaks.&rdquo; But will this help?

'Burnout Breaks': A company's new way to help workers fight stress

To prevent a &ldquo;collective breakdown&rdquo; and fight work-related stress, companies like LinkedIn and Bumble have given their working staff a paid week off, known as &ldquo;burnout breaks.&rdquo;

Stress and anxiety experienced at work can very often lead to&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;pressure, to a point that workers may begin to feel worn out, empty and exhausted.&nbsp;To tackle exhaustion and to prevent burnout, companies like LinkedIn and Bumble have taken a step towards finding a supposed solution.
In an attempt to avoid a &ldquo;collective breakdown&rdquo; and to fight work-related stress, these organisations have given their working staff a paid week off, known as a &ldquo;burnout break&rdquo;.&nbsp; This break comes as an opportunity to cut off from work and recover from the anxieties and frustration that comes with it. &nbsp;
But will burnout breaks be enough? While some feel that burnout breaks are a decent enough solution, others feel that it is a temporary fix. Because once the break has ended, everything will go back to square one and the endless cycle will begin all over again.&nbsp;
According to Fehmidah Munir, Professor of Health Psychology at Loughborough University, there is a need to come up with a more "systematic and comprehensive approach." The aim is to do away with the problems of extra workload, organise support for the ones who are suffering and also provide rehabilitation for those on long-term leave.
Companies need to look at the bigger and complete picture which includes not just policies but also a comfortable work culture that looks after the well-being of both the employers and the employees.
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