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Work-life paradise: This country has the shortest work week at 24.7 hours

While some countries enjoy short work weeks, India grapples with long hours and work-life balance struggles

50% of employees in India work at least 49 hours per week, shows data

The recent death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant (CA) at Ernst & Young, has brought attention to work-related stress among the youth

Two women worked half days for nearly a decade without getting caught

Author Chelsea M Cameron shared a true incident of how two women at her local branch worked half days for nearly 10 years before getting noticed

Canada to limit off-campus work hours to 24 weekly from September

'Students who come to Canada must be here to study,' says country in new policy

India to lose 5.8% of daily working hours amid heat stress in 2030: UNESCAP

The report also mentions that climate change will contribute to the spread of disease, leading to lower government revenues and higher spending requirements

What's Tata AIG General Insurance MD & CEO Neelesh Garg's wellness mantra

Garg avoids excessive screen time and turns to outdoor activities

Is Narayana Murthy right?

The founder of Infosys' comment about working 70-hour weeks says productivity should be at the heart of a national debate

70-hour workweek: Here's why Murthy's suggestion won't help India grow

The insight that the more you work, the less you produce in your extra hours on the job has a long history

Back to office isn't working well for women, attrition rates show

Maximum attrition seen in women in the 30-40 age group, experts say

Industry fumes as Tamil Nadu hold back bill increasing working hours

Trade unions support move, say legislation is against 'basic rights of workers'

To woo foreign investors, Tamil Nadu too clears bill allowing 12-hour work

Second state after Karnataka to take the decision; provision for 4-day work weeks

Flexible working hours in TN factories bill passed amid protest by parties

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday passed the Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 providing flexible working hours for employees in factories across the State, amidst protests and claims by several parties that the Act would stretch the mandatory working hours to 12 hours from the present 8 hours duty. Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu, however, assured that the total working hours in a week would remain unchanged for the workers who would now have the option to work for four days in a week and avail three days leave. "This would immensely benefit women workers," he claimed. "The remaining three days would be paid leave and the existing rules on leaves, overtime, salaries, etc., would remain unchanged," Labour Welfare Minister C V Ganesan said. Action would be taken against factories, which coerced their employees to work against their wishes, he clarified. The Ministers' clarification on the TN Factories Act, 2023, follows protests and a walkout by the Left parties, the Congress and

A 4-day workweek may find global acceptance but face roadblocks in India

Some Indian employees would prefer a 4-day workweek, but not everyone buys the idea, says a recent study

Zepp Health to launch Amazfit Band 7 fitness wearable on Nov 8: Know more

The Amazfit Band 7 will be available on Amazon and Amazfit official website at a discounted price of Rs 2,999 on November 8

Six-day work weeks won't work anymore for new talent, says report

According to a report, companies with 6-day work weeks have to settle for leftover talent

The 150-year trend that could help

Commercialisation of leisure could be the solution to many economic problems

Flexible working key for attracting, retaining top talent, says survey

Flexible working has emerged as a catalyst for the corporate world throughout the pandemic and will also be a key factor in the 'next to normal'

Govt proposes to up daily factory work limit to 12 hours, draws protests

Work-life balance of employees will be hurt if they work for so long and then commute, say labour economists

Air India offers 3-day working week to permanent staff at 60% pay

This measure has been introduced in order to improve the airline's cash flow position amid the coronavirus pandemic

Three-day weekend

Even Sanna Marin wants it to remain a statement of aspiration