In the corporate sector, there has been a debate over the working hours once again. Someone believes that employees should be ready to work more and more hours. Some say that not working hours, but productivity matters. By the way, if seen, there should be a meaningful debate on this issue in a rapidly changing era, so that all aspects can be revealed.
Plot of debate
First Infosys co-founder NR Narayan Murthy advised to work 70 hours a week. Then there was a variety of response to his statement. Recently, L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyam advised the employees to work for 90 hours. Subrahmanyam’s two comments are floating on social media. One is that how long will you be stared at the spouse in the house? Second is that regret, they are unable to call office on Sunday!
However, later Subrahmanyam’s company clarified his comment. His comment was linked to the progress of the country and the tricks of being on top in the world. Here, Narayan Murthy has also clarified his perspective. He said that no one can be asked to forcefully work for a long time, but everyone should think about it and understand its need.
Office of office
A general rule of mathematics is- united. In Hindi, it is called ‘Aicky Rules’. First of all, we find out the value of a unit of something, then multiplying it by multiple and easily removes its value. Like- 1 mango price is 10 rupees, then 10 mangoes price 100 rupees. There is no confusion even. Everyone knows this.
Just from our common sense, we should know where one can apply such a rule, where and where it is not. It has to be seen that while fixing the working hours in the office, this rule is not being resorted to? One hour work of a man = Z, then 10 hours of work = 10z … or it is already assuming that the price of the remaining 2 mangoes will be paid 6-7 rupees instead of 10, So there is no harm! There have already been many Latifs on this rule.
Work-Life Balance
Actually, there is a theory of ‘Work-Life Balance’ at the center of this entire discussion. It is fine that only talented people are searched for work everywhere. In a better way, you get money to work with full devotion. But it should also be seen that the burden of work more than a limit is not causing two -way losses? The balance between work and personal life is beneficial not only for employees, but also for companies or other institutions. But how?
It is believed that due to the interests of Employee, the production of the institute increases due to giving healthy environment of functioning in the office. Mutual relationships are strong and the credibility of the institute is also better. On the contrary, better results cannot be expected from any impractical step. Every employee is looking for a better environment of working. ‘Brain Drain’ is not a new term!
It will also have to be seen that if the work hours go on moving beyond a limit, then many questions of personal life will remain entangled. It is also sure to affect work. It is a matter of staying in the house to see the spouse, then it is a small part of his personal life. Everyone knows, there are more sorrows in the era …
Health graph
In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) published a joint report on working hours and health. The essence of the report is that working 55 or more hours per week increases the risk of stroke 35% and the risk of losing life from heart disease increases by 17%. Men are the most affected by this.
A similar thing has been said in many other studies. The science behind this is that by working continuously for a long time, long -term mental stress arises. This also increases the secretion of stress -enhancing hormones. Later, the risk of blood pressure and heart disease increases. Everyday fatigue and stress also affects the quality of sleep, which affects life-style. The matter is not to be afraid of these facts. The matter is to reach the right solution in time.
The entrepreneur
Many meanings of the word ‘enterprise’ are found in the dictionary- lifting, readiness, preparation, study etc. Similarly, ‘industry’ means- effort, hard work, labor, enterprise, business. Nowadays the meaning of enterprise or industry is mostly taken in the context of industry, business or business. But if we look at all the meaning, then it becomes clear that the industry and hard work are synonymous with each other.
The matter is also correct. All industries can be erected only due to hard work. Take the example of NR Narayan Murthy. He says that he did more than 70 hours work in Infosys for 40 years, every week. Salute this spirit! Everyone is aware of the importance of this hard work. Thousands of millions of pages have been dyed in literature. Despite these things, the question arising about its limit cannot be ignored.
Post -epidemic round
Broadly, such questions are rapidly arising in the following periods after Kovid-19, how much maximum hours of work should be in the week. In fact, during the epidemic, there was a sudden immediate decrease in work opportunities in many sectors. The fear of missing work increased. Due to increasing work-cost, work hours also increased. The ‘Work from Home’ culture stained the border between ‘work’ and ‘Life’. On getting the boost to the economy, now this ‘demarcation’ is being tried afresh!
It cannot be denied that hard work is a big role in the success of any institution. But hard work is only when productivity increases. Sometimes creativity and smart work proves more effective. While fixing the work hours, it will also have to be seen which sector is being talked about. What is the nature of work in that field? Do not come to such a time that the working hour is over, the engine turned off here. Now understand the passenger through which field they have to go home!
Overall, you can say that whether it is a man or a machine, everyone has their own ability. If the command of the bow will be kept tightly at all times, then his ability to beat far will definitely end. The same applies to humans as well.
Amresh Saurabh is a senior journalist … ‘Amar Ujala’, ‘Aaj Tak’, ‘Quint Hindi’ and ‘The Lallantop’ …
Disclaimer (Disclaimer): The ideas expressed in this article are personal views of the author.