A techie has spoken out about the alleged toxic work culture at Ernst & Young (EY) following the death of an employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, due to alleged work pressure. He shared his wife’s experience at the firm and criticized the long working hours imposed on Indian employees, urging the government to intervene and protect workers.
EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani has expressed regret for not attending the funeral of a 26-year-old employee who died by suicide, allegedly due to work-related stress. Memani pledged to prioritize a harmonious workplace and vowed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the employee’s death.
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant who worked for EY, has sparked an investigation into the company’s workplace environment. The incident was brought to light by an emotional letter from her mother, Anita Augustine, who alleged that her daughter died due to excessive work pressure. The Union Labour Ministry has announced a probe into the allegations, while EY expressed their sorrow and offered condolences to the family.
The tragic death of a 26-year-old EY employee in Pune has sparked widespread outrage and calls for action against toxic work cultures in India. The young woman, Anna Sebastian Perayil, succumbed to work-related stress just four months after joining the company. Her mother’s letter to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani highlighting the ‘glorification’ of overwork and the company’s absence at her funeral have fueled public anger and discussions around workplace well-being.
