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Companies Fight Staff Burnout with Wellness Programs

Companies Fight Staff Burnout with Wellness Programs
Corporates go all out to fight staff burnout fires · financialexpress.com

Companies are realizing their workers are stressed and burnt out.

Many are now trying to help by providing things like counselors, breaks, and financial advice.

A recent study showed that a lot of people in India are facing health and mental issues.

Despite raises, many workers are still planning to quit due to being unhappy.

Companies are taking different approaches, from fun activities to serious mental health support, to keep employees happy and healthy.

Some even offer naps and digital detoxes to help employees feel better and be more productive.

It's all about helping workers feel supported and valued.

Key facts

Employees facing health risks
71%
Mental health-related OPD claims increase
30-50%
Workers struggling with mental health
86%
Professionals planning to switch jobs
86%
Companies mentioned
MediBuddy, Compass Group India, NoBroker, Clinikally, Mondelez India, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India, Duroflex

Quotes

Amit Kumar Agarwal

CEO, NoBroker

“Burnout isn’t a buzzword; it’s real and rising.”
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“We track lead indicators like absenteeism, happiness index, and performance drops.”
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Manika Awasthi

Chief People Officer, Compass Group India

“We take a multi-dimensional approach, from mental health helplines and structured rest breaks for frontline teams to multilingual upskilling via our in-house app, Samarth.”
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“These aren’t just reactive solutions but they’re preventive tools that foster resilience.”
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Ritu Bhardwaj Moitra

CHRO at Duroflex Group

“Technology was designed to simplify work lives, however, the unintended consequence has been a culture of constant connectivity.”
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“This relentless ‘always-on’ culture, often at the expense of sleep, has become one of the leading contributors of burnout in today’s workforce.”
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Satish Kannan

Co-founder & CEO of MediBuddy

“Addressing employee wellbeing requires more than isolated wellness initiatives, It demands a structural shift toward OPD-first, digitally-enabled care models that prioritise mental health, inclusivity and personalisation.”
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“Our app provides round-the-clock access to licensed counsellors and psychiatrists, confidentially, so employees can manage stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing before it escalates.”
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Priya Bisht

HR manager at digital health platform Clinikally

“These touchpoints improve morale and cross-functional collaboration.”
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“It encourages cross-team interactions, which, in turn, align employees with company goals.”
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Harshavardhan Kundalkar

chief people officer, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI)

“Workations, wellness leaves, health check ups enable employees to blend work with rejuvenation and prioritise wellbeing.”
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