Hustle culture—the productivity trap

The relentless pursuit of productivity leads to serious mental and physical consequences for workers and students alike.

In July 2024, the sudden death of Anna Sebastian Perayil , a 26-year-old chartered accountant with an Indian affiliate of British accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY), sent shockwaves through social media and corporate corridors alike. Her family claimed that extreme work pressure pushed her to exhaustion, leading to her demise.