Beyond the Hustle: Rethinking Work, Wellness, and What Truly Drives Performance in India Inc.
In boardrooms across India, the word “productivity” is whispered like a mantra—and shouted like a KPI. We've equated late hours with loyalty, and "hustle" with high performance. But in today’s fast-evolving world of work, we must ask: Are we chasing the right outcomes, or just clocking more hours? Recently, Narayana Murthy stirred public debate when he suggested Indian youth should work 70 hours a week to lift the nation. This sentiment, though rooted in patriotism and passion, opens up a Pandora’s box. Where do we draw the line between dedication and deterioration ? It’s time we address the elephant in the boardroom: India’s unhealthy relationship with work . The Culture of Constant Connectivity From Mumbai’s towering finance firms to Bengaluru’s buzzing tech startups, a silent epidemic is brewing— the ‘always-on’ culture . Our inboxes never sleep. Our phones never rest. And unfortunately, neither do we. In India’s IT sector, working across time zones is s...