Anna Sebastian Perayil: Death of Indian employee sparks debate on ‘toxic work culture’

EY has refuted the allegation, saying that Perayil was allotted work like any other employee and that it didn’t believe that work pressure could have claimed her life. Her death has resonated deeply, sparking a discussion on the “hustle culture” promoted by many corporates and start-ups – a work ethic that prioritises productivity, often at the expense of employee well-being. In the letter, she detailed the alleged pressures her daughter had experienced at work, including working late into the night and on weekends, and appealed to EY to “reflect on its work culture” and take steps to prioritise its employees’ health. “Anna’s experience sheds light on a work culture that seems to glorify overwork while neglecting the very human beings behind the roles,” she wrote. Many people condemned EY for its “toxic work culture”, sharing their experiences on Twitter and LinkedIn. One user alleged that he had been made to work for 20 hours, external a day at a top consultancy firm without being paid overtime. There are zero repercussions and no remorse on the part of employers who routinely harass workers,” another user wrote, external, adding that managers are often praised for overworking and underpaying their employees. A former EY employee criticised the work culture, external at the firm and alleged that employees were often “mocked” for leaving on time and “shamed” for enjoying weekends. “Interns [are] given crazy workload, unrealistic timelines and [are] humiliated during reviews as it builds character for their future,” he wrote. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kjgp4jr5yo