Why EPFO’s new withdrawal rules may hurt more than they help
At its 238th meeting, the Central Board of Trustees of the EPFO approved several measures to enhance member…
How financial stress hits the private sector
More than half of private-sector employees in Bangladesh report that financial worries are affecting their work, while four…
Financial stress erodes productivity in Bangladesh’s private sector: Study
The Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS), which covered over 700 employees from sectors including garments, banking, FMCG, telecom,…
Unified Pension Scheme sees slow adoption; Only 4% of Central Govt employees opt in
News Desk 23 October 2025, 09:55 PM IST Only 4% of Central Government staff have opted for the…
Should mental-health leaves be treated separately from sick leaves?
For decades, sick leaves have been the universal safety net for employees—covering everything from seasonal flu to chronic…
The share of workers taking mental health leave is up 300% from pre-pandemic levels
Workers are taking extended breaks from their jobs at higher rates today than before the pandemic. The share…