Toxicity Derailing You?
Hotelier India|October 2024
A young lady employee in Pune apparently died due to work stress. This elicited a severe backlash. Platforms are abuzz with the urban educated venting about exploitative practices, dealing with stress and a toxic work culture. Looking at this trending topic from a different angle.
DOMINIC COSTABIR
Toxicity Derailing You?

Work stress and dealing with verbal and emotional abuse are not new to the hospitality industry. Even in the unorganized sector, housemaids, drivers, waiters, and even children are employed at low salaries and deal with inhumane working conditions. I condemn exploitation and toxicity, but understand it from a different context and perspective.

Corporations exploiting children, naive villagers, the illiterate and the undereducated is deplorable - they are literally unarmed. The government, NGOs and unions must intervene. However, how can the urban educated, upwardly mobile, tech savvy and networked young individuals living in a rapidly growing capitalist economy like India be exploited? In rare cases, it may happen but it can't reach epidemic proportions. Unless people allow themselves to be exploited and then blame others.

If the so-called 'exploited' resist and communicate their challenges to the right person in the right way at the right time things can be sorted out. If not, just resign. Why bear with and encourage exploitative practices and a toxic culture? There is no neutral; you are part of the solution OR you are part of the problem.

"And if it is a despot you would dethrone, see first that his throne erected within you is destroyed. For how can a tyrant rule the free and the proud?" Khalil Gibran.

It is your own erroneous beliefs that compromise your position and make you suffer the consequences.

This story is from the October 2024 edition of Hotelier India.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the October 2024 edition of Hotelier India.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM HOTELIER INDIAView All
Toxicity Derailing You?
Hotelier India

Toxicity Derailing You?

A young lady employee in Pune apparently died due to work stress. This elicited a severe backlash. Platforms are abuzz with the urban educated venting about exploitative practices, dealing with stress and a toxic work culture. Looking at this trending topic from a different angle.

time-read
3 mins  |
October 2024
The Future of Dining
Hotelier India

The Future of Dining

Here's how to position your restaurant for long-term success.

time-read
4 mins  |
October 2024
From Smart Showers to Self-Cleaning Toilets
Hotelier India

From Smart Showers to Self-Cleaning Toilets

Innovations in hotel bath fittings are here to Stay...

time-read
4 mins  |
October 2024
A Winning Affair
Hotelier India

A Winning Affair

The Hotelier India GM Summit & ESG Awards 2024 (Northern Region) was an evening to remember.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 2024
The Celebrity Chef Connection
Hotelier India

The Celebrity Chef Connection

Hotels are shaking and stirring up their food and beverage offerings by having celebrity chefs showcase their repertoire to serve guests new experiences.

time-read
4 mins  |
October 2024
Sleep Like A Baby
Hotelier India

Sleep Like A Baby

As sleep tourism gains ground, the hospitality industry is all set to ensure that guests can make the most of the movement.

time-read
6 mins  |
October 2024
Cyber Security in Hospitality
Hotelier India

Cyber Security in Hospitality

Here's how to protect your guests from digital intruders.

time-read
3 mins  |
October 2024
Untouched Trails
Hotelier India

Untouched Trails

Rahul Uppal and Manoj Sihag, Directors, Echor Hotels Pvt Ltd, share their passion for creating travel experiences in offbeat destinations...

time-read
3 mins  |
October 2024
From Maldives to India
Hotelier India

From Maldives to India

Stéphane Laguette, Chief Commercial Officer, Atmosphere Core, on his company's next big move: India.

time-read
6 mins  |
October 2024
"Fostering meaningful relationships is crucial"
Hotelier India

"Fostering meaningful relationships is crucial"

General Manager, Conrad Bengaluru, Digvijay Singh on his management mantras, challenges as a hotel GM, advice to aspiring GMs and more...

time-read
3 mins  |
October 2024