'L&T Chairman a visionary leader who treats employees as family', HR head defends Subrahmanyan amid 90-hour row

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

SN Subrahmanyan's recent comments about long workweeks. L&T's HR head Sonica Muraleedharan has defended Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, portraying him as a visionary leader who treats employees as part of an extended family and fosters a strong sense of unity and belonging within the organisation. Muraleedharan's comments come after Subrahmanyan's remarks about 90-hour workweeks sparked controversy and were misinterpreted, leading to widespread debate.

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Clarification on L&T Chairman's Words

Muraleedharan took to LinkedIn to clarify that Subrahmanyan never intended to suggest or mandate 90-hour workweeks. She emphasized that his remarks were casual and taken out of context, fueling unnecessary criticism. Muraleedharan, who was present during the internal address, stressed that Subrahmanyan values his employees deeply and encourages their personal and professional growth.

«He treats every employee as part of an extended family… He always encourages us to...grow both personally and professionally,» she stated.

Corporate Debate Over Work-Life Balance

The controversy over Subrahmanyan's comments has led to discussions about work-life balance and employee well-being in India's corporate sector. Many have raised concerns over the feasibility of a 90-hour workweek and its potential negative effects on health and productivity.