A shocking incident has led to an investigation into the work culture of Ernst & Young (EY), a major consulting firm based in the UK. The case revolves around the untimely death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee in India, whose mother believes her daughter’s death was caused by extreme work pressure.

Anna joined EY’s audit and assurance team in Pune just four months before she passed away. Her mother, Anita Augustine, shared her concerns in a heartfelt email to EY’s chairman in India, Rajiv Memani. In her message, she urged the company to reconsider its demanding work culture, which she described as glorifying overwork and neglecting the well-being of its employees.

A Heartbreaking Plea

Anita’s letter drew significant attention and sparked a debate on social media about the pressures of corporate life in India. In her email, she mentioned that Anna had faced immense stress and exhaustion from her job. She described how Anna, eager to impress in her fir...