Why the Work Culture in India is Failing Mental Health

The Indian workforce is facing an alarming crisis of burnout and mental health concerns, driven by an unsustainable work culture that prioritizes productivity over wellbeing. With half of the Indian workforce putting in at least 49 hours of work per week, the country has emerged as one of the most overworked in Asia, with a staggering 62% of employees experiencing burnout, a rate that far exceeds the global average.

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