'A big pressure cooker': Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu criticises the stressful work culture in Indian companies
Zoho CEO and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu has raised concerns about workplace stress in Indian corporate culture. In an interview with PTI, Vembu emphasized that companies pushing employees too hard will not be able to sustain in the long run. He advocated for a balanced work environment to build long-term, sustainable organizations.
Workplace Burnout and Pressure Vembu highlighted key issues like burnout, loneliness from migration to big cities, and long commutes as factors contributing to an unhealthy work environment. «You are throwing people into a very big pressure cooker, and tragically, some break, and others are broken,» Vembu said. He stressed the need for organizations to rethink their approach to building a work culture that avoids pushing employees beyond their limits.
Importance of Work-Life Balance The comments come at a time when India Inc. is engaged in an intense debate following the tragic death of a young employee at a prominent consultancy firm. Vembu’s stance on the matter reinforces the need for companies to prioritize the mental well-being of their employees, maintaining a balance that avoids burnout.
«I have been around 27-28 years, and I want to work another 28 years, if possible, but that means I cannot burn myself out. I don't want any of our people to burn themselves out,» Vembu stated.
Loneliness and Long Commutes Vembu also discussed the issues faced by young employees who migrate from small towns to big cities. «We are bringing young people from various places, smaller towns into big
