The recent news of the death of a young CA in India allegedly because of over-work and work stress has not only caught people's attention but also stirred up a debate about toxic workplaces and work-life balance in the country. On September 18, social media was buzzing with the news of a 26-year-old CA's death, which her mother alleged was due to the overwhelming pressure and stress she had at her workplace. In a letter written by the late Anna Sebastian Perayil's mother Anita Augustine to the MNC's India Chairperson, Anita shared how her daughter was so full of life and dreams.
However, the pressures and stress at her workplace took a toll on her and within four months of working at the MNC, Anna suddenly passed away. In response to Anita Augustine's letter which went viral on the internet, the MNC's India Chairperson offered his sympathies to Anna's grieving parents in his letter which was leaked online. He also said that the company is "continually building a healthy workplace for everyone".
Meanwhile, as per reports, the Union labour ministry has now taken up the complaint and they'll be investigating the late Anna Perayil's untimely death and its connection to her workplace. In light of this news, here we share the top 10 countries in the world that have the longest working hours and where India stands in it. The list is based on the data shared by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as of January 11, 2024.
Checkout the list here: 1. Bhutan Despite having a popul.