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Four in 10 in India Inc showing high levels of burnout, anxiety, depression

The study, conducted across geographies, showed that in India toxic workplace behaviour is dominant, accounting for approximately 90% of explained variance for every outcome

The study, conducted across geographies, showed that in India toxic workplace behaviour is dominant, accounting for approximately 90% of explained variance for every outcome. (Representational image: Mint)Premium
The study, conducted across geographies, showed that in India toxic workplace behaviour is dominant, accounting for approximately 90% of explained variance for every outcome. (Representational image: Mint)

MUMBAI: Four of every 10 working in India Inc. are showing high levels of burnout, distress, anxiety, and depression, according to a study conducted by global consulting firm McKinsey. As per the report, a toxic workplace is the biggest reason behind these.

"Indian respondents expressed elevated rates of every outcome - burnout, distress, anxiety, and depression. For each outcome factor, around four in ten respondents reported symptoms," said the report -'Employee mental health and burnout-a time to act'.

The study, conducted across geographies, showed that in India toxic workplace behaviour is dominant, accounting for approximately 90% of explained variance for every outcome. 

"Such behavior also accounts for 90% of explained variance in intent to leave, with employees reporting a desire to leave their job at a level approximately 60% greater than the global average," said the McKinsey note.

The study was conducted from February to April 2022 by the McKinsey Health Institute. 

They surveyed 15,000 employees and 1,000 human-resource (HR) decision-makers in 15 countries, with India, Japan, Australia, and China representing the Asian region.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Devina Sengupta
Devina Sengupta reports on the shifts in India Inc’s workplaces, HR policies and writes about the developments at India’s biggest conglomerates. Her stories over the last decade have been picked up and followed by Indian and international news outlets. She joined Mint in 2022 and previously worked with The Economic Times and DNA-Money.
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Updated: 22 Aug 2022, 05:16 PM IST
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