New Delhi, March 23 -- Several companies in China have ignited outrage with their strong endorsement of toxic workplace culture, creating a sense of insecurity and anxiety among employees. A report by the South China Morning Post revealed how employers have installed cameras and smart seats to micromanage their teams, blurring workplace privacy and boundaries.

In one such case, a woman was shocked to find that a surveillance camera had been installed above her seat after she refused to go on a business trip as she was unwell. The woman, who works at a technology company in southern China's Guangzhou region, claimed that her manager had warned her against using private chats during office hours, prompting her to check the camera's storage...