Kerala is preparing to open its first neurodivergent-friendly coworking hub in Kochi, setting a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity. The space, called “i by Infopark,” is located at the Ernakulam South Metro Station and includes a range of thoughtful design features to accommodate individuals with diverse neurological needs such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia,...
"Are you okay?" Someone's at her desk. Her colleague. "Are you okay?" he repeats. She smiles. Mask on. “Yeah… just thinking.” “Let’s take a break,” he smiles. “We can get coffee.” He had noticed. Aliya* had been staring at the same email for 30 minutes now, her vision blurring and her heart pounding louder than...
This is a personal essay written by the author, sharing their individual journey and experiences. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this piece belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MyndStories. This essay has not been professionally vetted or reviewed for clinical accuracy. Have you heard the saying, “Don’t...
YourDOST, one of India’s leading mental and emotional wellness organizations, has released its latest report, Emotional Wellness State of Employees in 2024, revealing that workplace stress is at an all-time high, with over 62% of employees reporting high stress levels. The study, based on responses from over 5,000 employees across industries, highlights that stress is...
“The key to managing anxiety among employees is to focus more on humanizing the workplaces and creating safer spaces. This will help the employees bring their whole authentic selves to work” Workplaces are all about people. And people, as we know, aren’t immune to stress, anxiety, or the weight of life’s complexities. Yet, for far...
A new State of Emotional Well-Being Report 2024, released by the counseling helpline 1to1help, finds that more than 90% of employees under 25 experience significant anxiety. Sixty-seven percent of those aged over 45 reported similar anxiety symptoms and 23% of those seeking support wanted to work on difficult work relationships. "Seventy percent of financial consultations...
Whether you work from home or from the office, setting boundaries at work can be challenging. Expectations can be overwhelming and without appropriate personal boundaries, relationships and performance can suffer. And this has led to quiet quitting. The quiet quitting movement "Before getting fully burnt out, I used to say 'yes' to every extra work....
"I just wanted to let you know that we are cutting down on resources and are letting you go." The words continued to ring in my ears for many hours after the conversation with the HR of my company. My heart was pounding, my brain was fogged, and had turned into a cauldron of thoughts...
In November 2022, Neelima Agarwal joined Meta in Canada after leaving her job with Microsoft in Hyderabad. She went through a lengthy visa and joining procedure, only to be laid off within a few days. Many people have shared their experiences of getting laid off since the tech layoffs began in 2022. 417 tech companies...
Feel that your stress levels have gone up post-COVID 19? The 2022-23 GoQii India Fit Report surveyed over 10,000 Indians to understand the primary causes for stress. The results revealed that workplace dynamics and financial instability are two of the top stress factors. Overall, 24% of Indians are struggling to manage some type of stress,...
Stressed at work? Would you rather be in a job that didn't pay as much but gave you less stress? You're not alone. A global survey from UKG, a US-based workforce management firm, has revealed that 88% of Indians surveyed would gladly take a job that paid less if it meant more mental peace. Worldwide,...
ITC Fiama, in partnership with NielsenIQ, released its second consecutive mental well-being survey that focused on mental health triggers and de-stressors for Indians. The survey was conducted in September 2022 among 870 people aged 16-45 years across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The survey revealed millennials (81%) are mostly stressed about work, with women feeling...
Senior lawyer. Mother. Gender Rights Activist. Advocate for Mental Health. Compassionate leader. Pink Elephants’ Ambassador. LinkedIn's Top Voice in Gender Equality. These are just some titles that describe Niti Nadarajah. Living in Australia since the age of 6, Niti grew up with the belief that education and financial stability are everything. Fulfilling her aspirations, she...
Each year, depression and anxiety cost the global economy around $1 trillion because of reduced productivity. While interest and investment has grown for workplace mental health, there are no effective approaches in sight. Moreover, people with severe mental health conditions are still largely excluded from work. To help employers create an informed workplace mental health...
World Mental Health Day is just around the corner. On October 10, in fact. And it can’t come sooner. World Mental Health Day is a global initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about mental health. This year's theme is ‘making mental health and well-being for all a global priority.’ The theme...
Burnout and anxiety are two common issues gravely affecting today’s workforce. To prioritize mental health and work-life balance, Meesho, an e-commerce company, has announced an 11-day company-wide break called ‘Reset and Recharge’. It will allow Meeshoites to take off starting from October 22 to November 1 and unwind during the festive season. The company had...
With the pandemic loosening its grip on the world, work from office has become the trend again. However, as per a survey conducted by uKnowva, a platform that enables businesses to scale and automate operations, the return to work from office model is adversely impacting the happiness of the employees. The survey revealed that 29%...
