Workforce Faces Rising Burnout And Exhaustion

Arpita Kaswa warns in a March 27, 2026 opinion that burnout has escalated beyond workplaces into homes and identities, with WHO formally recognizing it and multiple Indian surveys reporting over half the workforce experiencing significant symptoms. She links chronic stress, cognitive fog, and societal dysregulation to a digital 'always-on' culture and AI-driven pressures, urging minimalist, policy-driven interventions to restore emotional regulation.