An HCL Healthcare study says 84% of employees report low mood and 60% show signs of anxiety. Nearly 50% sleep less than seven hours a night, with 1 in 5 experiencing poor sleep quality. “These figures signal a critical need for action,” says Shikhar Malhotra, CEO, HCL Healthcare . “While India’s corporate space is modernising, mental health concerns remain both underreported and underserved.” In this interview with Sudhir Chowdhary, he talks about the key health concerns and HCL Healthcare’s efforts to tackle these issues in the Indian context. Excerpts:

What does the study tell you about the emotional state of workers?

From the statistics, two realisations stand out clearly; first, the level of self-awareness and honesty among employees when it comes to their struggles is remarkably

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