Women are also getting a smaller chunk of the promotion budget. Of the entire promotion budget that companies have, women are paid Rs 88 for every Rs 100 that men are paid, according to data from global professional services firm Aon, shared exclusively with ET. This indicates that women are not getting higher-paying jobs or are getting fewer high-paying roles.
Infosys CEO Narayana Murthy’s statement over working hours has snowballed into not just social media arguments, but also reached the boardrooms, while many industry captains align with Murthy s vision of what it takes to build and grow, others talk about the much-needed balance and not stretching till you break. So, the biggest question here is – Is productivity calculated by the clock? Host Prachi Verma speaks with Rajesh Padmanabhan, a Business Transformation Specialist, ET’s Kiran Somvanshi and a few employees who have faced burnout and those who chose to balance their work-life. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!
A discussion has emerged in India regarding whether longer work hours genuinely lead to increased productivity. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy s suggestion of a 70-hour workweek has sparked a heated debate, with various perspectives on its impact on work-life balance and productivity. Experts emphasize the need for balance, skills development, and technology adoption in achieving high productivity.
A discussion has emerged in India regarding whether longer work hours genuinely lead to increased productivity. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy s suggestion of a 70-hour workweek has sparked a heated debate, with various perspectives on its impact on work-life balance and productivity. Experts emphasize the need for balance, skills development, and technology adoption in achieving high productivity.