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“If You Have a Full Head of Hair, You Are Not Working Hard Enough”: The Dangerous Myth of Hustle Culture

When Exhaustion Becomes a Badge of Honour The saying, “If you have a full head of hair, you are not working hard enough,” is a provocative line that connects professional ambition with the physical signs of stress and exhaustion. It is usually understood as a joke or an exaggerated expression of the belief that building a successful career or business requires extraordinary sacrifice. The underly…

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365 Days for Dad, 365 for Mom? NCW's Childcare Leave Proposal Could Change Parenting in India

India's debate over working parents, childcare and gender equality has entered an important new phase. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed a more gender-neutral approach to childcare leave, including a framework under which both working parents could receive 365 days of childcare leave each. The recommendations also call for paid paternity leave, wider coverage of private-sector …

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Chinese Employee Wins 365 Days of Paid Leave in Lucky Draw: The Workplace Jackpot That Sparked a Bigger Debate About Work and Life

Imagine being called onto the stage at your company’s annual dinner and discovering that you have just won the workplace equivalent of a lottery jackpot. There is no luxury car waiting outside, no expensive smartphone, no holiday package and no giant cash cheque. Instead, the prize is something that many employees may value even more: 365 days of paid leave. You can stay away from the office for …

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