Marico chairman differs with Narayana Murthy's '70-hour work week' suggestion, says, 'ultimate objective should be...'
Marico Group Chairman Harsh Mariwala has shared his views on the X platform. According to Mariwala, it is an undeniable fact that hard work is the backbone of success but, "It is not about the hours clocked in. It's about the quality and passion one brings to those hours".
Mint Explainer: Why Narayana Murthy's call for a 70-hour work week won't fly Mariwala backed the idea of throwing challenges to the youngsters to boost growth and learning. "When an individual sees a path where hard work translates to a promising future, they are naturally inclined to give their best," the Parachute oil-making company's chairman said in a post on Sunday. Also read: Even Narayana Murthy isn't always on point: youth must work smarter, not longer He added that it is pivotal for organisations to cultivate a culture rooted in transparency, trust, and meritocracy which is devoid of gossiping, backbiting, and politicking.
"The ultimate objective should be to make work so invigorating and rewarding that the paradigm of work-life balance seamlessly integrates," Mariwala said. Also read: ‘70 hour work week for 3.75 LPA in Bangalore’: Internet reacts on Narayana Murthy's advice Mariwala added, "When young professionals are passionate and see purpose in what they do, the need to 'balance' becomes a harmonious blend of personal and professional fulfillment". Last week, Infosys co-founder Murthy stirred a little storm on X when he said young people should work 70 hours a week to level up the country's productivity.
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