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Work-life Balance

Indians must work hard, whether it's 80 or 90 hours a week: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant shares his insights on the 90-hour work week vs work-life balance debate at BS Manthan

Updated On: 28 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Booze breaks & hangover leave: Japan's IT firm is redefining work culture

Trust Ring Co, an Osaka-based IT company, believes that a little fun can go a long way in keeping employees happy

Updated On: 12 Feb 2025 | 12:50 PM IST

Women occupy 19% of C-suite roles in India; gender bias persists: Study

One of the primary obstacles hindering women's progress to leadership positions is the challenge of work-life integration,, revealed a study conducted by Avtar, a workplace culture consulting firm

Updated On: 03 Feb 2025 | 9:40 AM IST

Are 100-hr workweeks worth it? Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta shares her story

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta has shared 5 vital lessons on work-life balance, debunking 100-hour workweeks and emphasising sustainable success and personal well-being

Updated On: 11 Jan 2025 | 3:16 PM IST

Why L&T chairman's 'work on Sundays' is problematic for overworked India

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's idea of a 90-hour workweek has sparked backlash as India's overworked employees battle burnout, health risks, and missed family time

Updated On: 10 Jan 2025 | 4:08 PM IST

Celebrities, leaders blast L&T over chairman's 'work on Sundays' remark

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial call for working Sundays, featuring a misogynistic joke, sparked backlash from figures like Deepika Padukone, Harsh Goenka

Updated On: 10 Jan 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

'Balance is what brings you joy': Gautam Adani on 70-hour work week debate

The Adani Group chairman's remarks come in the wake of NR Narayana Murthy's advocacy for a 70-hour work week, which he proposed as a means for India to compete with developed economies

Updated On: 31 Dec 2024 | 5:34 PM IST

Key Financial Planning Tips Before Starting Your Career

Updated On: 26 Dec 2024 | 5:30 PM IST

Zepto's 2 am meetings? CEO mocks work-life balance amid Reddit claims

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha mocks work-life balance amid viral Reddit claim of toxic culture, as he responds to backlash over 2 am meetings and long hours in the tech industry

Updated On: 05 Dec 2024 | 12:16 PM IST

AIBOC demands 5-day work week for bankers to ensure work-life balance

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) on Thursday demanded a long pending implementation of a 5-day work week for bank employees among others. Besides, the bank officers union pressed for recruitment at public sector banks to address staff shortage. The acute shortage of clerical and subordinate staff compels officers to undertake tasks outside their primary duties, AIBOC said in a statement. Recently, it said, bank employees have been subjected to violent attacks, often instigated by politically connected individuals, both within branches and in public spaces. AIBOC in a letter written to the Department of Financial Services said the current environment of physical risk, coercion and internal toxicity has become a serious deterrent. "We look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and an affirmative response that reassures our officers of the Ministry's commitment to their safety and well-being," it said. On the issue of a 5-day work week, the union said, it is

Updated On: 14 Nov 2024 | 6:27 PM IST

Woman bank employee collapses, dies in Lucknow; co-workers claim stress

A woman employee collapsed and died at a private bank in the Vibhuti Khand area here, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday. The cause of the woman's death is yet to be ascertained, they said. "Sadaf Fatima (40) worked with a private bank. On Tuesday, she collapsed in the office. Her co-workers rushed her to a nearby government hospital where doctors pronounced her dead," said Station House Office (SHO), Vibhuti Khand, Sunil Kumar Singh. The body was sent for post-mortem examination. "The family members of the deceased have not filed any complaint in the matter. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the post-mortem," Singh said. A relative of Fatima told reporters that she was the sole breadwinner of her family. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav said the news of the woman employee's death was very worrisome as such incidents raise questions about the working conditions in various organisations. "Such news is a symbol of the curren

Updated On: 25 Sep 2024 | 8:18 PM IST

How B-schools can shape your career in finance

Updated On: 04 Sep 2024 | 12:57 PM IST

Despite gruelling hours, 'golden handcuffs' keep Nvidia staffers in place

Under the helm of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia's philosophy is crystal clear: 'If you want to do extraordinary things, it shouldn't be easy'

Updated On: 29 Aug 2024 | 1:22 PM IST

'Work-life balance, fewer work options pose challenge for women in jobs'

Fewer flexible work options, work-life balance and family responsibilities pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce and are the main reasons for quitting their jobs, according to a report. A survey by Naukri.com has revealed that work-life balance poses a significant concern, as 39 per cent of the women respondents cited it as a key reason for leaving their jobs. "These issues pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce, with 41 per cent identifying a lack of flexible work options and 35 per cent highlighting family responsibilities as significant barriers to continuing with their jobs," the report said. The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform. The report found that 73 per cent of women interviewed said equal opportunities exist for both men and women in employment and leadership positions, and 79 per cent of men agreed that both genders g

Updated On: 24 Aug 2024 | 4:30 PM IST

'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO

Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive

Updated On: 15 Aug 2024 | 5:49 PM IST

34% of women leave jobs over work-life balance, only 4% of men do: Report

59 per cent of the companies have not set up Internal Complaints Committees that are mandated by the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act

Updated On: 22 Feb 2024 | 4:54 PM IST

Gen-Zs, millennials want work-life balance but cost of living crisis hovers

Despite their desires for better work-life balance and the ability to reduce working hours, Gen-Zs and millennials have taken on extra jobs to make ends meet

Updated On: 18 May 2023 | 10:54 AM IST

ILO analysing work conditions in India, report expected by Jul-Aug: Report

This comes at a time when some states in the country have raised work hours from eight to 12 per day

Updated On: 27 Apr 2023 | 8:53 AM IST