Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s advice to work 70 hours became a topic of discussion. Now the Chairman of L&T has shrugged it off by advising to work for 90 hours. From the business world to Bollywood celebrities are criticizing his statement. Along with this, he also commented that he was trolled a lot on social media and now the company has to give clarification on this.
What did L&T chairman say?
A video of L&T Chairman has gone viral in which he has advised to work 90 hours a week. He also told the employees that how long will you stay at home and meet your wife. Spend less time at home and more time in office. He also said that I am sad that I cannot make the employees work on Sunday. I would be happier if I could work on Sundays also.
Trolls from business to film world
L&T Chairman SN Subramaniam is being criticized on social media for the debate that started on the suggestion of 90 hour working week. Billionaire Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, criticized his statement.
Deepika Padukone also criticized
Bollywood film actress Deepika Padukone condemned Subramaniam’s statement on her Insta story and wrote, ‘I am surprised to hear a senior person holding such a high position giving such a statement, mental health is important.’
Now the company clarified
Now the company has given clarification to L&T Chairman Subramaniam regarding the work culture. L&T said in its statement that our mandate lies in nation building. Over the last 8 decades we have been busy shaping India’s infrastructure, business and technology capabilities. We believe this is India’s decade. In such a time, collective dedication and effort is required to realize the dream of development and progress of a developed nation. At L&T we are committed to fostering a culture where passion, purpose and performance drive us forward.
