…[I]n many parts of Asia where there are high concentrations of economic activities, the problem of working long hours has created enormous stress for the working population, which contributes to depression and a host of mental disorders…Suicide, mental wellbeing and more broadly, work-life balance issues are worth incorporating into a company’s CSR programme therefore...There are lots of things companies can do to alleviate the problem of ill health due to overwork... Last year, there were some good examples led by companies in the financial and professional services sectors, which offered their employees a no-pay leave option in lieu of lay-offs. For instance, all of [CIMB’s]...employees were offered the opportunity to take unpaid leave of 1-6 months.