L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T chief’s 90-hour workweek call: Anand Mahindra, Deepika Padukone, and many others react. Check who said what

Live Mint  

Following an online outrage over L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments suggesting employees should work for 90 hours a week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, almost everyone from industrialists, Bollywood stars, and politicians chimed in to share a piece of their minds. Check who said what on this 90-hour workweek debate: Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund Radhika Gupta explored the topic with care in a long post on X titled “Choices, Hard Work and Happiness.” “Hard work is important, and I was taught and believe that it is the only way to rise. Get a life Mr. Chairman,” she wrote on X. asks Priyanka Chaturvedi Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hit out on L&T chief saying his remarks reek of “wanting to be new age slave drivers”. #MentalHealthMatters.” After a nationwide backlash, L&T made an official statement saying “nation-building is at the core" of its mandate and that “the chairman’s remarks reflect this larger ambition.” She shared a screenshot of this statement and said, “And they just made it worse…” Deepak Shenoy, Capitalmind founder and CEO Deepak Shenoy said it is not about the number of hours worked but about the intensity and focus during those hours. Richa Singh, YourDost Co-founder & CEO “The narrative that longer hours automatically translate to greater success is not just outdated—it's dangerous,” Richa Singh said, citing research showing extended working hours lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and serious mental health challenges.

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After 90-hour workweek remark, L&T chief stirs work-from-home debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After 90-hour workweek remark, L&T chief stirs work-from-home debate

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has ignited a fresh debate over employees' preference for working from home and reluctance to relocate for jobs. At CII South Global Linkages summit on Tuesday, Subrahmanyan said, "When I joined L&T in 1983, my boss said, if you are from Chennai, you go to Delhi and work. Similarly, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s remarks …

L&T chief stirs fresh row with remark on labour crisis: Workers unwilling to move
1 month, 3 weeks ago

L&T chief stirs fresh row with remark on labour crisis: Workers unwilling to move

India Today  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan has raised concerns over the declining migration of construction labourers in India, attributing it to the availability of government welfare schemes and a growing preference for comfort. Speaking at CII’s Mystic South Global Linkages Summit 2025 in Chennai, Subrahmanyan spoke about the difficulties faced by the construction industry in hiring and …

L&T Chairman's American Match! DOGE Has 120-Hour Workweek, Says Elon Musk
1 month, 4 weeks ago

L&T Chairman's American Match! DOGE Has 120-Hour Workweek, Says Elon Musk

ABP News  

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently commented that employees at the Department of Government Efficiency work 120 hours a week, sparking criticism on social media. He further remarked “Very few in the bureaucracy actually work the weekend, so it's like the opposing team just leaves the field for 2 days!” in a post on X. Another user presented …

While Subrahmanyan, Murthy and Musk push 90-hour, 70-hr & 120-hr workweeks, survey finds employees prefer THIS schedule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

While Subrahmanyan, Murthy and Musk push 90-hour, 70-hr & 120-hr workweeks, survey finds employees prefer THIS schedule

Live Mint  

No shocker, despite a number of prominent business heads pushing for increased working hours for “development”, “innovation” and “growth”, employees themselves are not on board with this idea. In a survey conducted by Venator Search Partners, 68 per cent of the respondent Indian employees said they find long hours demotivating and caused higher attrition rate, and a decisive majority of …

90-hour work week debate: Narayana Murthy enjoys match on Sunday, netizens say ‘dream for L&T Chairman’
2 months ago

90-hour work week debate: Narayana Murthy enjoys match on Sunday, netizens say ‘dream for L&T Chairman’

Live Mint  

Indian IT major Infosys' co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy was spotted at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium watching the India vs England T20 match, which sparked a debate on social media amid the ongoing 90-hour work week argument. Netizens Share Memes on X People on social media started sharing memes and posts about Narayana Murthy's visit to watch the match on Sunday …

90-hour work week debate: Here’s how India compares with US, UK, Germany and other countries on average working hours
2 months ago

90-hour work week debate: Here’s how India compares with US, UK, Germany and other countries on average working hours

Live Mint  

90-hour work week debate: According to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, January 31 ahead of the Union Budget 2025, India has tied with Germany, Vietnam, and UK in terms of the average weekly working hours at the highest level of 48 hours. D-Street analysts and industry experts have picked sides for or against …

Narayana Murthy Clarifies His Stance On Working 70 Hours Per Week, Here's What He Said
2 months, 1 week ago

Narayana Murthy Clarifies His Stance On Working 70 Hours Per Week, Here's What He Said

ABP News  

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reinstated that individuals should consider the importance of dedicating longer hours to work, however, the businessman clarified that this choice should be made and not imposed. Speaking at the Kilachand Memorial Lecture on ‘Compassionate Capitalism’ organised by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai, Murthy urged individuals to ‘introspect’ and look into pouring more …

90-hour work week a mistake? Productivity dips after 8 hours, says Adar Poonawalla
2 months, 1 week ago

90-hour work week a mistake? Productivity dips after 8 hours, says Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India feels that longer workweeks won't boost productivity. Joining the ongoing debate surrounding longer workweeks, Poonawalla said “Working 8 hours is good, sometimes everyone has to stretch, but it can't be the norm." Pointing to the need of worklife balance in employees' life, Adar Poonawalla criticised longer workweeks and said,"These chaps feel that …

90-hour work week: What's the perfect 'work-wife' balance?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour work week: What's the perfect 'work-wife' balance?

New Indian Express  

If nothing else, the chairman of L&T’s inappropriate 90-hour work-week comments have been a huge relief from corporate boredom. One doesn’t know if he used AI, but one songwriter captured the mood thus: Sleep deprived And barely awake Living for the next coffee break Mr Chairman grins from His towers high Sees us cogs But never asks, why? L&T’s Head …

90-hour workweek: Harsh Goenka says Denmark has some lessons for India — ‘flexible hours, minimal hierarchy’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek: Harsh Goenka says Denmark has some lessons for India — ‘flexible hours, minimal hierarchy’

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing row over a 90-hour workweek, sparked by a recent remark by L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan, RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka on Thursday gave an example of work culture in Denmark. In a post on social media platform X, Harsh Goenka said: “Why the people in Denmark are happiest about their work practices: Employees are trusted to work …

‘L&T chairman should leave…’: Mallikarjun Kharge cites Nehru, Ambedkar to disagree with ‘90-hour workweek’ remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘L&T chairman should leave…’: Mallikarjun Kharge cites Nehru, Ambedkar to disagree with ‘90-hour workweek’ remark

Live Mint  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed disagreement over L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's remark advocating a 90-hour workweek, as he remembered Jawaharlal Nehru and BR Ambedkar, who, he said, championed the eight-hour working day. Addressing party leaders after the inauguration of the Congress' new headquarters located at 9A, Kotla Road in New Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge lauded the work done by L&T …

L&T 90-hour workweek debate: Amul takes ‘Labour & Toil?’ dig, says ‘we stare at bread daily’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T 90-hour workweek debate: Amul takes ‘Labour & Toil?’ dig, says ‘we stare at bread daily’

Live Mint  

Amul, known for its witty takes, has poked fun at L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's remarks suggesting a working Sunday for his employees, while advocating a 90-hour workweek, sparking widespread debate across various circles. In its latest doodle, Amul expressed its disapproval of the 90-hour workweek proposed by the L&T chairman and supported by the company’s HR head. The poster shows …

90-hour workweek: When Elon Musk said nobody changed the world with 40 hours a week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek: When Elon Musk said nobody changed the world with 40 hours a week

Live Mint  

The controversy over Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour workweek shows no sign of dying down, dividing opinions online about work-life balance. The debate has also revived a 2018 post by Tesla founder and X owner Elon Musk, who famously said, “Nobody ever changed the world with 40 hours a week.” Musk's quote has found fresh …

Former L&T employee says Subrahmanyan’s 90-hr workweek is ‘exactly what company needs’ but calls Saturdays ‘irritating’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former L&T employee says Subrahmanyan’s 90-hr workweek is ‘exactly what company needs’ but calls Saturdays ‘irritating’

Live Mint  

A former L&T employee has posted on social media supporting Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week comment, saying that this is “exactly what company needs”. L&T's HR Says Leaders Like Subrahmanyan ‘Inspire’ Since a video of Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan advocating for gruelling work hours — including working on Sundays, went viral on social media, the executive has …

'Leaders Like SNS...': L&T's HR Head Defends CMD Subrahmanyan's 90-Hour Work Week Remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Leaders Like SNS...': L&T's HR Head Defends CMD Subrahmanyan's 90-Hour Work Week Remark

ABP News  

Sonica Muraleedharan, Head of HR for domestic operations at Larsen & Toubro, took to LinkedIn to respond to the controversy ignited by the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, S.N. His recent comments about having a work week of 90 hours have sparked widespread debate on social media, with several industry leaders also voicing their criticisms. His remarks were casual in …

Ex L&T employee supports chairman’s call for 90-hour week, but says ‘it wasn’t for me’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex L&T employee supports chairman’s call for 90-hour week, but says ‘it wasn’t for me’

Hindustan Times  

A former employee of Larsen & Toubro has backed chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s call for a 90-hour work week, saying it is in sync with the construction firm’s requirements. Amey Kulkarni spent two years with L&T, during which time he was expected to work on Saturdays like other employees. What L&T chairman said For some context, Kulkarni was speaking in the …

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 …

Tharoor says no to 90-hour work week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tharoor says no to 90-hour work week

The Hindu  

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has disapproved of suggestions for a 90-hour work week in the country. In an interactive session organised by the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday, Dr. Tharoor said improving efficiency and quality of work was more important than hiking working hours. Dr. Tharoor pointed out that in countries like Denmark, …

90-hour workweek paradox: Spending more time in office won’t get you promoted. Here’s what you need
2 months, 2 weeks ago

90-hour workweek paradox: Spending more time in office won’t get you promoted. Here’s what you need

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing debate on a 90-hour workweek, a job search coach has said that workplaces need to do better at recognising real contributors and not just those who talk the loudest. What the job search coach said Sumit Agrawal, in his Linkedin post, said that early in his career he noticed that promotions always went to those who spoke …

Info Edge founder's post on L&T chairman amid 90-hour work week debate goes viral
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Info Edge founder's post on L&T chairman amid 90-hour work week debate goes viral

India Today  

A post shared by Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani about his unexpected meeting with SN Subrahmanyan has gone viral in the wake of the L&T Chairman’s controversial comments advocating extended work hours, including the possibility of working on Sundays. As SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks advocating a 90-hour work week triggered a debate last week, Bikhchandani shared his personal experience with him …

After bashing L&T chairman for 90-hour work week, Harsh Goenka defends company: ‘Time to move on’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

After bashing L&T chairman for 90-hour work week, Harsh Goenka defends company: ‘Time to move on’

Live Mint  

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka has defended Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan who sparked controversy as he advocated for a 90-hour work week while suggesting that employees should give up their Sunday offs. Harsh Goenka had earlier bashed SN Subrahmanyan for his 90-hour work week remark, terming it a ‘recipe for burnout, not success.’ Two days after criticising the …

Adar Poonawalla, Anand Mahindra Join The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, See What They Said
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Adar Poonawalla, Anand Mahindra Join The 90-Hour Work Week Debate, See What They Said

ABP News  

The debate around the 90-hour work week got more intense lately with industrialists Anand Mahindra and Adar Poonawalla adding their voices to the matter. Adding to the conversation, Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra, said that the current debate around the working hours in the ‘wrong direction’. I think this debate is in the wrong direction because this debate is about …

'Wife loves staring at...': Adar Poonawalla hits out at L&T chairman’s 90-hour workweek call
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Wife loves staring at...': Adar Poonawalla hits out at L&T chairman’s 90-hour workweek call

Hindustan Times  

As the debate over Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's pitch for a 90-hour work week heats up, many corporate leaders and CEOs have offered their responses to the chairman's comments. Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla responded to Anand Mahindra remarks on a 90-hour work week. Responding to his comments, Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla quipped, "Yes Anand Mahindra, even …

'Got email out of the blue': Billionaire founder recalls surprising meeting with L&T chairman
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Got email out of the blue': Billionaire founder recalls surprising meeting with L&T chairman

Hindustan Times  

Amid heated debate over a 90-hour work week proposed by Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, many corporate leaders have come forward to question the feasibility of such long working hours, reigniting the debate over work-life balance. Naukri.com and Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has shared a personal encounter with SN Subrahmanyan Subrahmanyan is also being criticised for his “how …

Anand Mahindra takes a jab at L&T chairman’s 90-hour workweek call: ‘You must study arts’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra takes a jab at L&T chairman’s 90-hour workweek call: ‘You must study arts’

Hindustan Times  

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has once again captured attention with his thoughts on liberal arts education and work-life balance. "Even if you're an engineer or an MBA, you must study arts and culture," he said, highlighting the role of a well-rounded education. Witty response to L&T chief’s 90-hour work week remark Mahindra also addressed the viral remarks by L&T …

How long is a ‘long work week’? Is India among the most overworked nations? L&T chairman sparks debate
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

How long is a ‘long work week’? Is India among the most overworked nations? L&T chairman sparks debate

Live Mint  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by asking, "How long can you stare at your wife?" The ILO's 2023 report on ‘Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World’ defined "long hours of work" as regularly working more than 48 hours per week. While India's position was slightly better than Pakistan, which ranked 12th, the situation …

Anand Mahindra responds to 90 hours week debate: 'Can change the world in 10 hours'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra responds to 90 hours week debate: 'Can change the world in 10 hours'

India TV News  

Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra group, expressed his opinions on the 90-hour work week debate. Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for 90-hour work week sparked outrage on social media. Anand Mahindra on 90-hour work week call Responding to a query on the 90-hour work week, Mahindra, while reiterating his respect for Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and others, said, …

Trade unions condemn L&T CEO’s statement on work hours
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trade unions condemn L&T CEO’s statement on work hours

The Hindu  

The central trade unions condemned the statement by the chairman and managing director of Larsen & Toubro Limited S.N. The Centre of Indian Trade Unions said Mr. Subrahmanyan’s statement was similar to the “satanic statement” earlier made by the Infosys founder N.R. Mr. Sen said Indian workers, even permanent employees in the formal sector, were deployed for much longer hours …

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra shares views on 90-hour workweek row: ‘This debate is in wrong direction, focus on quality, not…’

Live Mint  

Amid an ongoing row over a 90-hour workweek after Larsen and Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial remark, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has stressed the need to focus on quality over quantity. The industrialist joined several others who commented on work-life balance, including politicians and celebrities, after the L&T chairman ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour workweek while suggesting …

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS affiliate condemns 90-hour work week remark

The Hindu  

Dattopant Thengadi foundation, an affiliate for the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, which works in the field of social, economic, and labour policy in India, has condemned Larsen & Toubro chairperson S Subrahmanyan’s advocacy of a 90-hour week day. In a communique, the DTF says that the idea of extending working hours to 90 hours per week raises serious concerns about workers’ …

Beware: 90-hour workweek is nothing; companies are now hiring detectives to check if you’re unwell during sick leaves
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Beware: 90-hour workweek is nothing; companies are now hiring detectives to check if you’re unwell during sick leaves

Live Mint  

Are you planning to take sick leave from office? Beware, as the practice may invite scrutiny in Germany, where companies are hiring detectives to check whether their employees are actually unwell when they call in sick. There has been a significant surge in company requests to check up on employees suspected of calling in sick when they are fit to …

L&T Chairman's 90-Hrs Work Week Remark Sparks Criticism; Here's How India Inc Leaders Responded
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T Chairman's 90-Hrs Work Week Remark Sparks Criticism; Here's How India Inc Leaders Responded

ABP News  

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has faced intense criticism from his fellow leaders as well along with common people following his recent viral comments, in which he suggested that employees should work 90 hours a week, including Sundays, to remain competitive. Come on, get to the office and start working.” Several industry leaders have strongly criticised the L&T Chairman's comment, with …

Bollywood influencer Orry joining L&T? Harsh Goenka’s dig at Subramanyan’s 90-hour workweek
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bollywood influencer Orry joining L&T? Harsh Goenka’s dig at Subramanyan’s 90-hour workweek

Live Mint  

Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, has been quite vocal in his disagreement with Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan's views, emphasising the importance of work-life balance. The humour contrasts Orry's perceived lifestyle and the intense work culture advocated by the L&T Chairman. The continuing debate over work-life balance, first triggered by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's suggestion of a 70-hour …

Ex-KKR team director Joy Bhattacharjya slams SN Subrahmanyan over 90-hr workweek debate, ‘boy’s club in office was…’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-KKR team director Joy Bhattacharjya slams SN Subrahmanyan over 90-hr workweek debate, ‘boy’s club in office was…’

Live Mint  

Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked a debate on work-life balance after advocating a 90-hour workweek. Cricket analyst and former Kolkata Knight Riders team director Joy Bhattacharjya joined the conversation and stated that top leaders often ignored other factors besides hard work that contributed to a company's success in the 1980s and 90s. "Those of us who started working …

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

90-hour workweek: What India Inc thinks of L&T chief's suggestion

India Today  

The debate over work-life balance has been reignited after Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked outrage with his comments advocating for a 90-hour workweek. Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept!” He also stressed the fact that success stems from working smart, not excessive hours, adding, “Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential. “The …

Love staring at my wife: Anand Mahindra's cheeky reply to 90-hour work week debate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Love staring at my wife: Anand Mahindra's cheeky reply to 90-hour work week debate

India Today  

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra had a cheeky response to L&T chief SN Subrahmanyan who made headlines after he advocated for a 90-hour work week. Speaking at the at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue event, Mahindra spoke about his strong presence on social media and said, saying, "My wife is wonderful and I love staring at her." WHAT IS …

L&T chief’s 90-hr work remark sparks outrage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T chief’s 90-hr work remark sparks outrage

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Internet erupted in fiery debate after L&T chairman S.N, Subrahmanyan suggested that Indians should work for 90 hours a week to fast-track the country's development. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, wrote on X, “Working 90 hours a week would benefit the organisation in terms of revenue, but at the cost of employees' health, healthspan, and lifespan.” …

‘Penalise if...’: MP writes to labour minister as L&T Chairman’s 90-hour-work-week remark sparks outrage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Penalise if...’: MP writes to labour minister as L&T Chairman’s 90-hour-work-week remark sparks outrage

Live Mint  

90-hour-work-week: Following L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments suggesting employees work for 90 hours in a week, CPIML MP Raja Ram Singh wrote to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, urging him to penalise any violations of laws regarding working hours in offices. CPIML leader Singh urged the Union minister to initiate measures to ensure strict enforcement of laws governing working …

’Get a life’: TMC MP Mahua Moitra slams L&T chairman as ’90-hour work week’ debate unites politicians across party lines
2 months, 3 weeks ago

’Get a life’: TMC MP Mahua Moitra slams L&T chairman as ’90-hour work week’ debate unites politicians across party lines

Live Mint  

TMC MP Mahua Moitra urged SN Subrahmanyan to ‘get a life’ on Friday evening amid continued outrage over his call for 90 hour weeks and working Sundays. Political leaders across party lines have criticised the Larsen and Toubro chairman this week after his comments went viral on social media. The remarks have also re-ignited the work-life balance debate that began …

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark sparks work-life balance debate; Deepika Padukone and others react
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark sparks work-life balance debate; Deepika Padukone and others react

Hindustan Times  

A debate has been raging online after an undated video of SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman, Larsen & Toubro, supporting a 90-hour work week went viral. Actor Deepika Padukone posted on her Instagram Story saying, “Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements." At L&T, we remain committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose, and performance drive us …

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies

Live Mint  

With the debate revolving around work-life balance amid L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's controversial 90-hour work week remark, a founder of a Bengaluru-based firm on Friday said that they have been really successful with a five-workday week. After Narayana Murthy's 70-hour per week remark, SN Subrahmanyan ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour work week, while suggesting that employees should …

Milind Deora joins 90-hour workweek debate amid L&T chairman’s remark: ‘Today’s generation values work-life balance’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Milind Deora joins 90-hour workweek debate amid L&T chairman’s remark: ‘Today’s generation values work-life balance’

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday joined the 90-hour workweek debate after L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan sparked a row with his controversial remark on work-life balance. Meanwhile, defending the L&T chairman, the Shiv Sena MP in a post on X, said that SN Subrahmanyan represented a generation of business leaders who prioritised relentless hard work, often at the expense …

L&T chairman’s 90-hour work week remark: Do long hours mean more productivity?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

L&T chairman’s 90-hour work week remark: Do long hours mean more productivity?

Firstpost  

Larsen & Toubro’s chairman SN Subrahmanyan has sparked a debate with his 90-hour work week remark. How 40-hour work week come to be People used to work 10-16 hours every day in the late 18th century to run the factories 24/7. As a result, more factory workers started joining trade unions and holding protests to demand higher wages, reduced work …

90-hour work week debate: For or against? From Samir Arora, Harsh Goenka to Rajiv Bajaj, India Inc experts pick sides
2 months, 3 weeks ago

90-hour work week debate: For or against? From Samir Arora, Harsh Goenka to Rajiv Bajaj, India Inc experts pick sides

Live Mint  

90-hour work week debate: After Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online debate by advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting employees should even give up Sundays, D-Street analysts and industry experts have picked sides for or against the notion. Here's what industry experts feel about the current 90-hour work week debate: India Inc stalwarts on the …

Rajiv Bajaj counters L&T Chairman’s controversial ‘90-hour work week’ remark, says ‘let it start from the top’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajiv Bajaj counters L&T Chairman’s controversial ‘90-hour work week’ remark, says ‘let it start from the top’

Live Mint  

Amid ongoing controversy over L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto said that what matters is quality of work, not hours. 'Let 90 hours start from the top," said Rajiv Bajaj in an interview with CNBC-TV18. Speaking on the issue, Rajiv Bajaj said,"Number of hours of work doesn’t matter, quality of …

‘Work-life balance essential’: Harsh Goenka on L&T chairperson's 90-hours remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Work-life balance essential’: Harsh Goenka on L&T chairperson's 90-hours remark

Hindustan Times  

SN Subrahmanyan, Chairperson of Larsen & Toubro, said in a recent statement that he regrets not being able to make his employees work on Sundays and also suggested a 90-hour work week. While sharing a video of Subrahmanyan’s statement on X, formerly Twitter, RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka expressed shock and criticised his suggestion, calling work life balance “essential” and …

Modern slavery? Priyanka Chaturvedi slams L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s ‘90 hours a week’ remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Modern slavery? Priyanka Chaturvedi slams L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s ‘90 hours a week’ remark

Live Mint  

A day after Larsen and Toubro CEO SN Subrahmanyan asked people to work for 90 hours a week, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday hit out at him, saying it reeks of “wanting to be new age slave drivers”. In a post on X, Chaturvedi wrote, “Besides being misogynistic, this statement reeks of wanting to be the new age …

Online memes rip L&T chief’s 90-hour shift prompt, invoke ‘work-wife balance’: ‘Narayana Murthy on steroids’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Online memes rip L&T chief’s 90-hour shift prompt, invoke ‘work-wife balance’: ‘Narayana Murthy on steroids’

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The corporate world, which once adjusted to the pandemic by completely shifting to a remote setup, has always been keen on ‘work-life balance’, and globally, it is even considering reducing the number of days its employees work. To top the already exorbitant request, Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan called for a 90-hour work week and suggested that employees even …

Deepak Shenoy joins 90-hour work week debate, says ‘Real work happens in...’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepak Shenoy joins 90-hour work week debate, says ‘Real work happens in...’

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The social media is abuzz in the light of the recent debate surrounding the 70-90 hour work week following comments by India Inc stalwarts like Narayana Murthy and, more recently, SN Subrahmanyan, chairman of Larsen & Toubro. In any case, most real work happens in 4-5 hours a day, but you don't know when that happens," Shenoy's post on X …

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