The debate on work-life balance intensifies as L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan advocates for a 90-hour workweek. Netizens are drawing comparisons with Elon Musk's 2018 remark, which implied that significant achievements require working beyond 40 hours a week.

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

L&T chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan isn’t the only corporate leader to have advocated longer work hours despite the proven detrimental impact on employee wellbeing and productivity

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

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L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s recent remarks advocating for a 90-hour work week have sparked fierce criticism from workers and business leaders alike. The Karnataka State IT Employees Union called his comments an example of corporate greed, while other business figures emphasised the importance of work quality over quantity. L&T’s HR head defended the remarks, claiming they were misinterpreted. As the debate continues, there are calls for a mor…

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Karnataka IT union slams L&T's proposal for 'grim' 90-hour workweek, says 'We won't die for your profits'

Amul is known for its topical advertisements and wordplay. Amul, in its latest advertisement, shared a doodle which is a humorous take on L&T (Larsen & Toubro) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour workweek statement. Subrahmanyan sparked outrage after he defended the company's 6-day work policy and wanted his employees to work even on Sunday.  In the video that was widely shared on the internet, Subrahmanyan said, "What do you do sitting at home? …

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Amul trolls L&T chairman’s call for 90-hour workweek with doodle saying 'Amul stares at bread daily

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week comment sparks widespread criticism, highlighting the importance of leadership tact and public diplomacy.

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90-Hour Work Week: Corporate Leaders Must Realise the World Has Changed

The controversy began with Subrahmanyan defending mandatory Saturday workdays, quipping, “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife?”.

Business Today

'If I give you 90 hrs, are you giving me 90-hr pay?': INSEAD graduate's 5 questions amid L&T workweek row

SN Subrahmanyan, L&T chairman and managing director, kicked up a storm when he said that he regretted that he could not make his employees work on Sundays. In addition, he also said that Indians should work 90 hours a week.

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Mumbai

Maharashtra

Meena Subrahmanyan, Wife Of L&T Chief SN Subrahmanyan, Gets The Heat From Netizens For Latter's 90-Hour Workweek Remark

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed disagreement with Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour work week and recalled that former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and BR Ambedkar had advocated that workers should not be made to work for more than eight hours in a day. Addressing party leaders after the inauguration of the Congress' new headquarters located at 9A, Kotla Road h…

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

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