When missing a call cost this employee a day’s salary
Reddit post
Remote work sounds flexible. The reality often is not.
Frontiers in Psychology
The human cost when empathy is missing
Is overwork the new normal?
Boundaries are not entitlement
What companies must recognise now
Define and respect working hours. Flexibility should not translate to round the clock availability.
Treat emergencies with empathy. Supporting employees in genuine crises builds trust and loyalty.
Compensate overtime fairly. Long hours should not be treated as normal workflow.
Build a culture of psychological safety. Employees should be able to communicate concerns without fear.
Prioritise wellbeing over optics. True workplace culture is built on consistent behaviour, not posters.
A closing reflection
A recent Reddit post from an Indian employee has triggered a large wave of
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