Are Indian workplaces having their MeanToo Moment?
- Himanshi Dhawan
- TNNUpdated: Sep 18, 2024, 18:47 IST IST
In the 1990s, stories of Japanese businessmen dropping dead from overwork were seen as a cultural phenomenon peculiar to its hierarchical society. To deal with what is called ‘karoshi’ (death-by-overwork) culture, Japan is now contemplating four-day work weeks. However, many other parts of the world, including India, seem to be in the grip of karoshi, which millennials have rebranded as hustle culture with new mantras such as ‘rise and grind’ and TGIM (thank god it’s Monday).