New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- A post on social media has reignited debate around global workplace cultures after a user claimed his employer in the Netherlands apologised to him for sending a work-related email early in the morning.

The incident, shared on X, described how a routine email sent at 6 am raised red flags within the organisation. Instead of being praised for early responsiveness, the employee said the message prompted management to check whether he was under undue work pressure or felt obliged to work beyond normal hours.

According to the user, the company scheduled a meeting soon after the email was sent to understand if work expectations were affecting his well-being. During the discussion, the management reportedly expressed conc...