Labour union activism and consequential legislation ensured the rights of workers to prevent exploitation through overwork.

This habit can impact their opportunities, lead to overwork and, ultimately result in burnout. When you downplay your value, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of doing too much for too little.

This glorification of overwork flies in the face of both historical precedent and modern research, which demonstrate the vital link between ‘human capacity’ and ‘economic output’.

The 2021 white paper on measures to prevent “karoshi,” or death from overwork, released by the ministry on Oct. 26, revealed that stressed workers are more likely to take their own lives in ...

Her suicide was recognized as an “industrial accident,” and it heightened calls for Japan to more seriously address the issue of “karoshi” (death from overwork). Takahashi has been a key ...

Like many high-achieving professionals, the long hours, constant demands, and unspoken rule that personal sacrifice is just part of the job can make overwork feel inevitable. But somewhere along ...

In Japan, corporate life is so intense there's actually a word to refer to people dying from overworking: Karoshi, which literally translates to "death by overwork." This intense culture is a ...

Workplace stress, overwork, and a lack of clear management communication were frequent themes. A recurring theme among those who had worked in the field for years was that they have never seen ...

Overexposure to social media, lack of exercise, not spending enough time with one’s family and overwork (hours exceeding 55-60 per week) have all worsened mental well-being among Indians ...

Respondents report very significant frustration with the ongoing restructuring and the uncertainty it creates. Workplace stress, overwork, and a lack of clear management communication were frequent ...