Infosys co-founder and former CEO Narayana Murthy’s comment that young people should work at least 70 hours a week to boost the country’s labor productivity sparks debate around the world. caused a stir. While many criticized him, there were also some who supported him. Now, in an interview with CNBC-TV18, Murthy explained the reason behind his 70-hour statement.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Murthy said, “I justified it this way: If there is someone who has done much better than me in my field, even if it’s not necessarily in my field. , I respect him and I would call him and I would say this. , what do you think I did wrong in saying this? But I couldn’t find it. A lot of my Western friends, a lot of NRIs, a lot of good Indian people called me, and without exception, they all called me. I’m very happy. They all said it doesn’t matter if you’re 70 or 60. ” (Also read: Corporate tycoons react to Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week comment)
He further emphasized the issue, saying, “The problem is that we have to work hard in this country because the poor farmers work so hard. You know, the poor factory workers too. They work very hard. That’s why we educated people…
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One individual wrote, “I agree to work hard for the company and nation building. But gullible employees received this comment completely out of sync and was disappointed.”
“We work hard and you pay in peanuts,” posted a second.
A third said: “Most employees in Mumbai leave at 6.30am, arrive at 9.30am and return home at 10.30pm at night. He says anything.” Did.
A fourth said: “Productivity is more important.”
“I agree with him too,” a fifth person added.