Employees deserve the chance to focus on work-life harmony, not struggle with work-life balance, asserts Sree Sreenivasan.
Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.
Infosys, Facebook, Genpact, and Cognizant, among others, have reached out to employees and offered support in different ways as the second wave of Covid cases sees an exponential rise. Companies are asking employees to stay indoors and prioritise the health and safety of their families. This is of significance as several information technology firms were going to take a call on work-from-home from June and had plans to allow some employees to come back to work.
As Covid-19 cases recede, India Inc is once again tweaking work rules. Big tech companies such as TCS, Wipro and Infosys have either begun or are in the process of calling employees back to office in a staggered manner. A survey by Aon, a global professional services firm, has found that 60 per cent of tech firms now expect every second employee to come to office. More than half of the employees working in engineering and manufacturing firms are also being asked to return to work.
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England batsman Jonathan Trott has suffered more stress-related problems on his return to first class action and will take another break from the sport to undergo treatment, the country's cricket board said on Friday.
'It's tough going -- we get to play cricket, (so) we can't complain too much -- but in terms of wellbeing of players, staff and officials, how long can you stay in hubs for?'
As the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, startups and technology firms are realising the burnout effect it is having on employees. Many have shortened their work weeks to four days, while others have made provisions for more time off for employees to help them rejuvenate or care for loved ones.
England batsman Jonathan Trott said mental 'burnout' was behind his sudden withdrawal from England's Ashes tour of Australia and he is now eager to resume his international career.
One in three professionals in India is burnt out due to increased workload and stress, as the pandemic forces them to work remotely, even as the majority of the workforce feels they would want to return to work in some form, a study by professional network LinkedIn has found. LinkedIn on Tuesday launched findings of the "Future of Work" perception study by research firm Censuswide that focuses on the insights of 1,108 respondents in the age group of 16 to 68, who have worked from home during the pandemic due to Covid-19 restrictions. The survey captures the sentiment of the Indian workforce towards the impact of remote work, their plans to return to work, and work model preferences for the future.
BCB has stated that Kohli is expected to play at least one match. But the India captain recently spoke about the burnout issues and how matches along with practice and travel schedule takes a toll on international players.
Considering the grand success of the inaugural IBL that has put a halo around Indian badminton, Saina Nehwal says the franchise-based meet should be held in such a way from next year onward that players don't miss out on any other major tournament due to burnout.
Formula One world championLewis Hamilton has beencleared by New Zealand police after he was investigated over his apparent video selfie while driving a motorbike in Auckland. The British driver, who is touring New Zealand before this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, posted a video to his Snapdeal handle, in which he is seen driving a Harley Davidson on the motorway. It has been illegal to use a mobile while driving in New Zealand since 2009. His constant posts on social media caught the attention of local police. However, they have decided not to take any further action on Hamilton citing a lack of sufficient evidence, Stuff.co.nz reported.
New Zealand pace great Sir Richard Hadlee is very sure that T20 cricket won't be able to sustain the game if the traditional format is not taken care of.
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Alastair Cook has warned that England's players could go on a strike if the country's Board does not trim the schedule as the team is playing 'too much cricket'.
The Need for Speed series has been in the doldrums for years, only slightly managing to claw its way out with Shift last year. With Hot Pursuit it has got the desperately-needed reboot.
Roger Federer has backed calls to shorten the tennis calendar to protect players from burnout by creating a six week off-season.
Pakistan captain Younis Khan believes the "jaded and tired" Indian team is a perfect example of how non-stop cricket can affect a side's performance, highlighting an urgent need to "reinvent" the international calendar. Younis said the exhaustive and gruelling schedule is leading to many fitness issues for players and also early burnout of many promising careers.
Excessive cricket is not only a concern for players' burnout but is also creating spectators' fatigue, warned former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist.
Everything happened so quickly that no one could make any sense of it," Kohli was unable to fathom what hit his team, said Kohli after his team were bundled out for 36 - India's lowest score in Test cricket.
Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot who deliberately crashed Flight 9525, was once suffering from depression; had confessed to 'burnout'
The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.
>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.
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England stumper-batsman Jos Buttler says there is nothing wrong with cricketers wanting to specialise in a particular format and believes the lucrative Indian Premier League has changed the "climate" of the sport considerably.
Men in the military are 10 times more likely to experience sexual harassment than civilian peers, says study.
'I think Sindhu could have won. We had our chances in women's singles, men's doubles and women's doubles yesterday and they could have pulled through. I think Kashyap also has had a good run. He has had a good tournament. Considering what has happened in the last year with him, it has been a good comeback'
Sachin Tendulkar called for a flexible approach to player burnout, saying each player should be judged differently.
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Pakistan are introducing a player rotation policy to prevent burnout before next year's World Cup in the West Indies
India captain Virat Kohli said he won't mind sitting out one or two matches in IPL-12 to stay fit and fresh for the ICC World Cup.
Lionel Messi will not chase a second Olympic football gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Games in August, Argentina coach Gerardo Martino said on Monday.
Football's ruling body plans to impose a three-and-a-half-week break for players ahead of the next World Cup finals in 2006.
Root cause of mental health issues in adults is their workplace environment!
Besides the passion, your disciple and endurance is what will take you to the end.
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