HR managers question the feasibility of Narayana Murthy's 70-hour workweek advice, emphasizing the need for work-life balance and meaningful work for today's youth.
Soonu Wadewala, Head of HR at Axis Securities, stresses the value of aligning passion and purpose with work, emphasizing work quality over hours.
Various industries face challenges with extended hours, with some needing round-the-clock availability, while others prefer flexibility.
Startups are open to the idea for short-term gains, but many, including Ankur Sharma from Aye Finance, stress the importance of value addition over hours, especially in IT. Sajjan Jindal of JSW Group supports Murthy's view due to India's unique circumstances.