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Mental health at offices is an arising concern for governments as well as organizations worldwide. Every year, poor mental health alone causes loss of productivity worth more than $1 trillion globally. Mental health is becoming popular rapidly and has been increasingly affecting Indian organizations too. A significant increase has been observed in the number of reported cases of employees suffering from some common work-related illnesses which include poor mental health caused by depression, anxiety, hypertension, and high workplace stress. Despite all the global attention, this cause has been gaining, and initiatives that are being taken to raise awareness, the associated stigma with this topic is emerging as the biggest challenge for organisations. While some fear being singled out, some feel that the workplace is not the right place to open up. Concluding, conducting a reorientation with the objective to address this issue is required clearly. A work culture that accepts the f...

After being under lockdown for more than two months, businesses are now ready to resume their normal functioning. From June 8th, life will be just like it was before this pandemic. However, we may continue witnessing new coronavirus cases and deaths. The school and colleges and international travel will still remain shut. But it is time for us to step out of our houses and go back to work. Although the government has permitted the offices to function in full strength, this doesn’t mean there is no danger. In fact, since the employees will start going to their offices, we need to take safety precautions more seriously than ever. In order to ensure the safety and good health of ourselves and our colleagues, it is essential to take necessary measures during Unlock 1.0. Here are a few steps working professionals can practice for protection against Covid-19. Things You Should Do During Unlock 1.0 Employees should wear a new mask every day when in a public place, a cloth mask will do...