US EditionNarayana Murthy Asked Indians to Work 70 Hrs, Now Infosys Seeks Work-Life Balance and Tells Staff No Overtime
- Starting November 20, 2023, Infosys, which employs more than 323,000 people, implemented a policy mandating that staff spend at least 10 days per month working from the office.
- This policy followed growing concerns about employee well-being and contrasts with Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s earlier 70-hour workweek advice to young Indians for national progress.
- Infosys launched an internal campaign tracking employees’ work hours, sending personalized health emails urging adherence to a 9.15-hour daily work limit and promoting work-life balance.
- Murthy expressed skepticism about the idea of balancing work and personal life, emphasizing the need for dedication and sacrifice, whereas Infosys HR underscores the significance of maintaining employee well-being and consistent professional productivity.
- The contrasting views sparked debate in India’s tech industry, highlighting a shift toward prioritizing employee health amid rising burnout and fatal cases linked to overwork.
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‘Work for only 9.15 hrs and five days a week’, Infosys HR tracking employees’ work hours to restrict them from overwork
Infosys has launched a wellness-focused internal campaign urging employees to stick to regular working hours, especially during remote work. This comes in sharp contrast to founder Narayana Murthy’s earlier call for 70-hour work weeks.
Infosys backs work-life balance, monitors staff work hours
Infosys has launched an internal campaign to promote work-life balance, urging employees not to exceed 9.15 hours of work per day. HR is now tracking remote work hours and sending health-focused reminder emails. The move stands in contrast to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s earlier call for a 70-hour workweek, sparking debate over workplace culture and well-being in India’s tech industry. Employees get health warning emails According to The…
Narayana Murthy asked Indians to work 70 hrs, now Infosys seeks work-life balance and tells staff no overtime
Infosys has reportedly started an internal campaign urging employees to maintain work-life balance. The company is urging employees to limit overtime, especially during remote work. This
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From Hustle to Harmony: After Murthy's 70-Hour Call, Infosys Now Backs Work-Life Balance
Infosys encourages its staff to have a healthy work-life balance. According to reports, the tech giant has launched an internal campaign where HR is monitoring how much time employees spend working in the office and reminding them to adhere to regular working hours, particularly when working remotely.Employees whose registered working hours are over the usual threshold are even receiving customised emails from the corporation reminding them to f…
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