Harsh Goenka joins 90-hour work week debate after Deepika Padukone; suggests L&T Chairman to rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’
90-hour work week, RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka voiced his concerns about the increasing pressure on employees to sacrifice their personal time for work. Subrahmanyan, during a recent meeting with employees, suggested that 90-hour work weeks should become the norm and even expressed regret for not being able to make his employees work on Sundays, claiming that such a move would make him «happier.»
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Goenka, known for his outspoken views on corporate matters, quickly took to social media to address the issue, humorously proposing that Sunday should be renamed «Sun-duty» and the concept of a day off be treated as a «mythical concept.»
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Goenka emphasized the importance of striking a balance between work and life, stating, “90 hours a week? Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept! Working hard and smart is what I believe in, but turning life into a perpetual office shift? That’s a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential. Well, that’s my view! #WorkSmartNotSlave.”
Subrahmanyan’s Remarks Stir Controversy
Subrahmanyan’s comments have sparked a renewed debate on work-life balance, an issue that has garnered attention from both industry leaders and the public. The L&T Chairman’s remarks, particularly his suggestion that
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