“My mother, father, and brothers are all buried in one grave,” she said. Alma Ja'arour is not like most children her age. Instead of talking about school and friends, her days are filled with ...

As a young girl in the 1990s, I was surrounded by orphan stories: our family’s creaky VHS tape of the 1982 version of “Annie”; the well-thumbed library paperbacks of “The Boxcar Children ...

A remark by Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Chairman S N Subrahmanyan advocating a 90-hour work-week has sparked a heated debate around balancing professional and personal lives. This begs the question ...

The report revealed that overworking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, as well as affecting mental health. “Physical and mental strain of the overworked people can start ...

Multiple shifts?” asked one X user. “The worst aspect of the tech industry is overworking people, while paying them low wages, then firing them in droves. The only people who benefit are the ...

In her book Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, Celeste Headlee suggests that unless we consciously choose a slower path, we will likely “default to the ...

But when overworking becomes your normal pace, it sets a dangerous precedent. You’re not being given opportunities—you’re being given more tasks. Pay attention to patterns. Are you ...

As we welcome this new year, wellness continues to evolve, reflecting the shifting priorities of individuals and society. In 2025, the focus on holistic health, sustainability, and intentional ...

Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants." And sometimes employers and managers have a hand in encouraging employees to get stuck in a cycle of overworking and neglecting their personal needs.