World’s Most Overworked Countries: India Tops the List in Working Hours
World’s Most Overworked Countries: india Tops the List in Working Hours
The issue of excessive work pressure and layoffs is becoming increasingly concerning across various industries. Many professionals feel compelled to overexert themselves to secure their jobs, which often leads to a detrimental impact on their work-life balance and overall health.
A tragic case that highlights these challenges is that of Ana Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant at EY in Pune, who reportedly passed away due to work-related stress. Her mother’s letter attributing her death to excessive work pressure has ignited a nationwide debate about workplace conditions in India.
The international Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report that adds to this conversation, revealing alarming statistics about working hours in major economies. In india, despite official working hours typically set at 8 to 10 hours a day, many employees find themselves working significantly longer. The absence of stringent oversight on break times, workload management, and after-hours work exacerbates the problem, resulting in burnout and health issues.
According to the ILO, india leads the world in average weekly working hours among the ten largest economies:
India: 46.7 hours
China: 46.1 hours
Brazil: 39 hours
United States: 38 hours
Japan: 36.6 hours
Italy: 36.3 hours
United Kingdom: 35.9 hours
France: 35.9 hours
Germany: 34.2 hours
Canada: 32.1 hours
This data underscores the urgent need for healthier work environments and better employee well-being. As workloads increase—often due to a reduced workforce—companies must prioritize not only regulated office hours but also comprehensive management of employee workloads to foster a healthier work culture.
The issue of excessive work pressure and layoffs is becoming increasingly concerning across various industries. Many professionals feel compelled to overexert themselves to secure their jobs, which often leads to a detrimental impact on their work-life balance and overall health.
A tragic case that highlights these challenges is that of Ana Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant at EY in Pune, who reportedly passed away due to work-related stress. Her mother’s letter attributing her death to excessive work pressure has ignited a nationwide debate about workplace conditions in India.
The international Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report that adds to this conversation, revealing alarming statistics about working hours in major economies. In india, despite official working hours typically set at 8 to 10 hours a day, many employees find themselves working significantly longer. The absence of stringent oversight on break times, workload management, and after-hours work exacerbates the problem, resulting in burnout and health issues.
According to the ILO, india leads the world in average weekly working hours among the ten largest economies:
India: 46.7 hours
China: 46.1 hours
Brazil: 39 hours
United States: 38 hours
Japan: 36.6 hours
Italy: 36.3 hours
United Kingdom: 35.9 hours
France: 35.9 hours
Germany: 34.2 hours
Canada: 32.1 hours
This data underscores the urgent need for healthier work environments and better employee well-being. As workloads increase—often due to a reduced workforce—companies must prioritize not only regulated office hours but also comprehensive management of employee workloads to foster a healthier work culture.