The past few years have been a real eyeopener for workplace mental health. The pandemic pushed a lot of companies to take a hard look at how they support their employees' wellbeing.   Now that we...

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The past few years have been a real eye-opener for workplace mental health. The pandemic pushed a lot of companies to take a hard look at how they support their employees' wellbeing. 

Now that we're adapting to a new normal, I've been wondering how things have changed. 
In my own experience, I've noticed more open conversations about mental health at work, but I'm curious about what others are seeing.

How has your company's approach to mental health support evolved in recent years? What resources or programs have employees found most beneficial?

How has your workplace stepped up its mental health game since the pandemic?

Software Engineer

How has your workplace stepped up its mental health game since the pandemic?- Grapevine

With all this talk about quiet quitting and burnout, it seems like the traditional 9-5 grind is losing its appeal. I've noticed more of my colleagues advocating for flexible schedules and remote work options. 

Has this shift in priorities played out in your workplace too? How has your company responded to demands for better work-life balance? Do you think this is the new normal, or just a temporary reaction to the pandemic?

Quiet quitting, burnout, and the shift away from the 9-5: Is this the new normal for work-life balance?

Does your company invest in well being( Mental and Physical) of all employees ( not counting insurance stuff) ?

Some of the place that i have worked, have invested a lot in it, but eventually the benefit does not get passed on to employee primarily because of lack of awareness on how to use them or people always caught with work that they don’t have time to access these help.

I also feel that top executives and mid managers are not trained on how to tackle issue when their teammate reach out citing problems of what they are going through regarding mental well being. Out of ignorance the first instinct is to see if it does not hamper the org in anyway or get rid of employee.

Would love to hear more on this

Mental well being at work

Business Development Manager

Mental well being at work place

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Hey folk! Looking for some referrals for my mental health startup. Have already conducted workshops on stress and anxiety in corporates. Now looking for more new leads.

Looking for referral for mental health startup

Founder

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I joined Synkrama Technologies Private Limited  with enthusiasm, inspired by a positive and supportive environment. Initially, the atmosphere seemed promising, and I was motivated to contribute to the team. However, as time went on, I faced numerous challenges that profoundly impacted my professional and personal well-being.

Early in my tenure, I was appointed as a Team Lead on several projects. This role, though a significant opportunity, came with immense pressure from our CEO, KJ. The expectation was to meet deadlines at any cost, which led to continuous mental stress. Under his directives, I inadvertently became a source of pressure for my colleagues , AN , and AB and other major colleagues . This created a strained and uncomfortable working environment for all of us as i used to put pressure on them on the influence of Karan Jain 

The situation worsened as I found myself working through weekends and even during leaves, resulting in severe mental exhaustion. Despite these efforts, new developers were hired, and I was sidelined. This period was particularly tough, leading to depression and sleepless nights. After enduring this for several months, I decided to resign from my position.

Unexpectedly, KJ contacted me, urging me to withdraw my resignation. He assured me that the previous issues would be resolved and praised my contributions. Reluctantly, I decided to stay, hoping for a positive change.

However, the company's environment continued to pose challenges. We were subjected to screen monitoring via Team Logger, where management frequently questioned my idle time. Despite my high productivity and efficiency, I was often scrutinized for taking breaks or assisting colleagues, which is essential for maintaining a collaborative workspace.

Most recently, a significant and distressing event occurred, further affirming my decision to share my experience publicly. it’s crucial to address and bring awareness to the toxic practices that can affect employees’ mental health and overall well-being.

I hope my story encourages organizations to foster genuinely supportive environments and prioritize the mental health of their employees.

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rutvik-borad-12409b19b_theabrcurseabrofabrcoprorate-activity-7199762667471839233-3wyR

The Curse of Corporate

I saw your post on LinkedIn yesterday and shared it with my friends and colleagues. In my previous organization, my manager faced a similar issue but didn't have the courage to speak out. I'm glad you addressed it, as it will surely encourage others to share their stories and raise awareness about such practices. Thank you for your bravery.

Data Scientist

Education

Hi folks, 

I'm Aadit, Co-Founder & CEO at Zepto. We're one of India's fastest growing consumer internet companies and are today present across 10+ cities in the country. 

I'd love to chat with you folks about my journey in building Zepto, my thoughts on the quick commerce space, organization building, amongst other things.

Ask away!

I'm Aadit Palicha, Co-Founder & CEO at Zepto. Ask me anything!

Hey @Aadit  
I’m @salt  
  
Some questions from my side: 
1. As companies scale there are many diverging opinions on how things should run. How do you ensure that the best ideas drive the company even though they might be in direct conflict with your point of view?  
  
2. What kind of impact have you seen via use of Machine Learning to streamline operational efficiency wrt initial benchmarks? 
  
3. What is the key focus area that you are currently working on? 
  
4. How do you balance creating shareholder value versus customer value?

Product Manager

Lately i have been struggling to cope up with my work and family . It’s been very difficult at my work lately. Also my personal life is a roller coaster mentally! I feel difficult to cope up. People at my work are sarcastic about my performance even though i am fulfilling all my basic tasks. I sleep very late thinking about all these things especially my personal struggles! How are you guys coping up?

How you guys are taking care of your Mental Health?

Desires and expectations hata do life se… 
 It takes very less to be happy…. 
 Itna kamao ki apni jaruratein puri ho jaye bas….aur job ko bhi utna hi time do bas 
  
 Rest time should go in pursuing hobbies and friends/family time…. 
  
 Paisa jitna bhi kama lo, hamesha kam hi lagega… 
 Isliye time nikalo apni hobbies/friends and family ke liye

Data engineer

Software Developer

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Often People in Tech go through imposter syndrome, overthinking etc - mental wellness problems. Is there any specific community(/ platform) which helps techies to share what they are going through and connecting with related people who have experienced/ good enough to provide advices?

If there are none, do you feel having such platform is useful? Will you be joining such platform to share your issues and seeking help - or you don’t consider this as a problem which needs a solution?

Well-being communities for Techies

Been thinking about how remote work has changed the game for new hires. At my company, we've had to completely overhaul our onboarding process. It's been a real challenge trying to make newbies feel part of the team when they've never even set foot in our office. 

We've tried virtual coffee chats and online team-building activities, but it's not quite the same. 

How has your company handled this? Have you found any creative ways to build company culture in a remote setting?

Remote Onboarding: How to break the ice with new hires you've never met?

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I am working as a senior product manager in a fintech startup. I am under a lot of stress due to work pressure, continuous badgering from business and tech stakeholders and loneliness. I always think of going home but staying in stressful job mainly because I don't want to be jobless. I can only post my views here anonymously because I don't want to be seen as loser. Request members if they can provide their suggestions.

PS : As far as my profile is concerned it's B tech + MBA from tier 1 college and 3 years of tech experience followed by 7 yrs into Product Management and living alone in Bangalore.

Deteriorating mental health

What has massively improved your mental health?

Hey founders,

I would like to Introducing my startup CuringMind's employee wellbeing program – because success should feel fantastic. it helps by bringing good work-life balance in you team resulting in increased productivity and decreases absentism/ burnout/anxiety at work etc.  because every employee deserves good mental wellbeing it.

I would love to discuss this further with intrested people and if you can share this with people who are looking for similar things for their employees. it would be great help!

PS: I do need some insights on how I can reach more corporate Clients who might be intrested in employees mental wellbeing.

corporate wellness – CuringMind

Employee wellbeing program for companies/startups

Co-Founder

*TW: Mental Health Struggles*

Hi there, folks!

I was contemplating about how my fellow professionals with mental health conditions manage their careers and grow despite the daily struggles.

You see, I deal with Clinical Depression and Anxiety which often hinders how I function day to day and have too manage through rigorous therapy and opting for heavy medication. 

This condition often disables me to concentrate on long-term performance and stability in a ln organisation- I often get burnout within 6-7 months of the job & need to take a sabbatical of the work.

I will love to hear about anecdotes and see if we all can create a space here. Thanks! (:

Mental Health and Your Career

Consultant

There should be a policy to atleast do some YOGA on daily basis guided by baba ramdev for atleast an hr within working hours

1- It increases your focus
2- It increases productivity 
3- It creates good work culture 
4- It motivates progressive mindset

Tcs must have flexible working hours no matter its of any domain or bpo..

Even service desk and L2 people need to breathe.

Management should consider this seriously if they are looking for actual results. 

This step will surely ensure that tcs cares for employees and is employee specific.

Health is everything 😊

Work is worship but health is everything

Hello all! 
I am working as HR Head in a growth stage startup in Bangalore. So many people here talk about compensation, culture, growth etc. Happy to answer questions related to HR/Culture/Startups.

People & Culture Manager

How to Navigate a Difficult Boss and Prioritize Your Mental Health
Dealing with a challenging boss can take a toll on your mental well-being. Here are a few strategies to help you cope:
 1. Open Communication: Talk to your boss about your concerns in a respectful manner.
 2. Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries to protect your time and energy.
 3. Seek Support: Reach out to colleagues, mentors, or a mental health professional.
 4. Self-Care: Prioritize activities that help you relax and recharge.
Remember, your mental health is important. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your overall well-being.

Last but not the least, keep giving interviews annually to keep yourself aware of latest hiring trends and challenges that you need to overcome, if any. Don't get comfortable in one environment, situations may change real quick.

Mental wellbeing and Work life balance

In these uncertain times w.r.t jobs, personal expectations, physical health and also especially for gen z, I see lot of friction from parents as well as view of world is mostly different. How do you guys manage mental health.

Mental Health

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I'm working at a decently large firm here in Bangalore, leading a cool project that involves stuff I really like, like modeling and data engineering. Plus, I'm helping leadership team with some cool projects which is giving me a lot of visibility in the org. Lately I'm finding it hard to stay motivated.

I'm on medication and seeing a therapist for depression, and I’ve been feeling a lot better overall. It's just that with all these responsibilities I'm not feeling happy. I sometimes vent out on juniors or colleagues (erratic behaviour).  

Has anyone else gone through something like this? What helped you get past this kind of mental block? Any tips or advice would be really helpful.

Mental Health Challenge @work

How important is employee wellbeing program as a driver to attract or retain talent ? 

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Wellness At Work

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/20/4-in-5-employees-in-asia-at-risk-developing-mental-health-issues-study.html

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