Viral News: SN Subrahmanyan, the CEO of Larsen and Toubro, has reignited discussions on work-life balance by advocating for a grueling 90-hour work week. During an employee interaction, he was questioned about the companys Saturday work policy, to which he expressed his frustration at not being able to mandate Sunday work as well. I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy, because I work on Sundays, he stated in a recently surfaced video on Reddit.Challenging Work NormsSubrahmanyans comments have drawn significant attention, particularly his provocative question: What do you do sitting at home How long can you stare at your wife This remark has sparked debate about the expectations placed on employees in high-pressure environments. He emphasized that to excel globally, particularly in comparison to countries like China, employees must increase their working hours. If you have got to be on top of the world... You have to work 90 hours a week. Get going, guys. Come on, he urged.L&T Chairman says “ he regrets hes not able to make us work on Sunday and Sundays, 90hrs a week” in a response to his employee remarks by inIndiaCareersComparisons with Industry LeadersThis sentiment echoes statements made by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, who last year suggested that young professionals should prepare to work 70 hours weekly to enhance Indias competitiveness. In a discussion with Mohandas Pai, Murthy highlighted the need for improved productivity in Indias workforce.If we want to compete with the fastest-growing countries like China and Japan, we need to boost our work productivity, he remarked, underscoring the urgency for systemic changes in decision-making processes and reducing bureaucratic corruption.Public Reaction and ImplicationsThe video of Subrahmanyans remarks has prompted a wave of reactions on social media platforms, with many users drawing parallels between his views and Murthys earlier comments. Critics argue that such expectations may lead to burnout and diminish overall employee satisfaction.Advocates for a healthier work-life balance contend that long hours do not necessarily equate to increased productivity or success.As discussions around workplace expectations continue to evolve, the contrasting views of industry leaders like Subrahmanyan and Murthy reflect a broader conversation about the future of work in India and its implications for employee well-being.
