Anna Sebastian News: Shashi Tharoor’s Emotional Conversation with Father of Deceased EY Employee
Anna Sebastian News: Shashi Tharoor Advocates 40-Hour Work Week After Death
Anna Sebastian News: Amid growing concerns over work-related stress, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called for a 40-hour work week following the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at Ernst & Young (EY). Anna, a chartered accountant from Kerala, reportedly died from a cardiac arrest after enduring intense work pressure during her four-month tenure at EY's Pune office. Her mother, Anita Augustine, recently reached out to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani, highlighting the "glorification" of overwork within the multinational consulting firm.
Anna Sebastian News: Outcry Over EY Employee's DeathTharoor Calls for Work Hour Reform
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a young employee at Ernst & Young (EY), has sparked a significant outcry regarding workplace conditions in the consulting industry. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has stepped into the conversation, advocating for a 40-hour work week to combat the severe stress that led to Anna's tragic passing. Anna, who worked as a chartered accountant at EY's Pune office, succumbed to a cardiac arrest reportedly linked to an overwhelming workload that included 14-hour shifts for seven consecutive days.