4 reasons why Devina Mehra thinks 90-hour work week idea is ’bunkum’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

4 reasons why Devina Mehra thinks 90-hour work week idea is ’bunkum’

Live Mint  

Devina Mehra, the founder of First Global, offered a strong critique of the idea of working long hours, such as 90 hours a week, saying in a social media post, "This type of recommendation of working for 'nation-building' or 'company building' is bunkum." In a post on the social media platform X, Mehra shared arguments delving into several important areas, like productivity, work culture, gender equality, and the broader social implications of such work expectations. Imposing a 90-hour work week would likely preclude many women from fully participating in the workforce, or worse, forcing them to choose between their career and their family, Mehra highlighted. Lessons from Japan & Korea: Social Fallout Mehra highlighted the social consequences of a culture that demands long working hours.

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Economic Survey 2024-25: More than 60-hour work week could have adverse health effects; studies cited
2 months ago

Economic Survey 2024-25: More than 60-hour work week could have adverse health effects; studies cited

The Hindu  

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday cited studies to state that spending more than 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. "While the hours spent at work are informally considered a measure of productivity, a previous study has documented adverse health effects when hours exceed 55-60 per week," …

‘14-hour workdays, emails at 3 am’: CA lists personal milestones she missed while working
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘14-hour workdays, emails at 3 am’: CA lists personal milestones she missed while working

Hindustan Times  

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s controversial comment, "How long can you stare at your wife?" When her teacher asked why, she said, ‘Mama is always at the office’,” Nitu Mohanka wrote. An individual posted, “Absolutely agree with every word here… I too have missed many moments in my life with my family too.” Another added, “You have penned it so beautifully.” …

Workaholic culture or work-life balance? Know how '90-hour work week' won't work for Indians
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Workaholic culture or work-life balance? Know how '90-hour work week' won't work for Indians

India TV News  

The concept of 'workaholic culture' has been gaining significant attention in recent times, especially in the Indian context. How '9-hour work week' won't work for Indians The '90-hour work week' contradicts the idea of work-life balance, which is a key to overall well-being. Hence, it is clear that the '90-hour work week' is not a sustainable model for the Indian …

Work longer or smarter? India debates L&T chief's '90-hour' work-week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Work longer or smarter? India debates L&T chief's '90-hour' work-week

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s suggestion that employees work 90 hours a week, and even on Sundays, went viral on social media. Over 51 per cent of Indian employees work more than 49 hours a week—that’s nearly 10 hours daily in a five-day work-week. https://x.com/hcmariwala/status/1877360308035137863 And Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, underlined the complementary relationship between personal …

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian actor responds to CEO’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone advocated …

‘12 hours per day’: Nilesh Shah advocates longer work hours for India’s growth; Sanjeev Sanyal says ‘it is doable’
10 months ago

‘12 hours per day’: Nilesh Shah advocates longer work hours for India’s growth; Sanjeev Sanyal says ‘it is doable’

Live Mint  

Nilesh Shah, CEO of Kotak AMC, has said that for India to accelerate its growth, one generation should adopt the work ethic seen in countries like Korea, Japan, and China, where people consistently work 12-hour days. He was speaking during a podcast, “Invest Aaj For Kal with Anant Ladha.” Ladha posted a clip of the podcast on the social networking …

South Korea sold its 69-hour working week idea as a family-friendly solution. But women say the culture is stacked against them
1 year, 10 months ago

South Korea sold its 69-hour working week idea as a family-friendly solution. But women say the culture is stacked against them

ABC  

South Korea is grappling with twin problems: its population is ageing rapidly, and workers are grinding themselves to the bone. Kim Sae Hee says after returning to work after the birth of her first child, "the idea of having a second child completely disappeared". Women's career limitations are a big problem for South Korea Sae Hee's story serves as a …

Plugged in and stressed out: Technology is killing the work-life balance
8 years, 10 months ago

Plugged in and stressed out: Technology is killing the work-life balance

Salon  

In February 2015, YouTube user "Where’s Stu" posted an eye-opening look into his life as a Tokyo salaryman. Typically, his work day began at 9:30 am, and he can be seen starting his commute home at 11:30 p.m., often only getting five to seven hours of sleep a night. We live in a time where we are expected to be …

America is working itself to death: How "9 to 5" became "24/7"
9 years, 7 months ago

America is working itself to death: How "9 to 5" became "24/7"

Salon  

Though it's a flawed feminist anthem steeped in capitalist dreams and white-collar, middle-class aspiration, Dolly Parton’s 1980 hit song "9 to 5" still plays as an ode to America’s overworked, underappreciated women workers. The study found that part-time workers are “far less likely to have paid vacations than are full-timers.” Here again, women are disproportionately affected, since studies find they …

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