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New Delhi, November 15: Infosys founder, Narayana Murthy, is reportedly disappointed when companies moved to a five-day work week. Murthy is known for his strong views on work ethics and productivity has allegedly expressed his dissatisfaction during an event. He made it clear that he does not believe in the concept of work-life balance.
The shift towards a shorter work week, which many companies have adopted in years, seemed to conflict with his belief in long hours of work to achieve success. As per a report of Hindustan Times , at an event, Narayana Murthy said that he does not believe in the idea of work-life balance and was disappointed with the shift to a five-day work week. According to reports, during his speech at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Narayana Murthy expressed that he does not believe in the concept of work-life balance.
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Narayana Murthy has reportedly shared that he felt quite disappointed when the work week changed from six days to five days in 1986. He also mentioned that with Prime Minister Modi working around 100 hours a week. The best way to show appreciation for the positive changes happening in our society is through our hard work.
Murthy's comments highlight his belief in the value of dedication and effort in the workplace, which suggests that working hard is a way to contribute to the progress around us. Adani Group Creating Jobs in US: Gautam Adani-Led Conglomerate Pledges USD 10 Billion Investment in US Energy Security and Infra Projects, Aims To Create 15,000 Jobs. Narayana Murthy mentioned that he used to work for 14 hours each day for six and a half days a week on his job.
He would arrive at the office by 6:30 in the morning and often leave after 8:30 in the evening. Murthy emphasised that India's progress depends on hard work and sacrifice, rather than seeking comfort and relaxation. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 15, 2024 01:24 PM IST.
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