Amidst the ongoing debate, on the '70-work hour week' that was evoked again by Ola Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal in a recent podcast, we need to understand whether our bodies and minds are capable of handling the pressure of such work hours. What does the scientific evidence say? Check here what neurologist suggests New Delhi: The Ola Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal in a recent podcast evoked the discussion about the ’70-hour work week’ that Narayan Murthy advised in 2023. Supporting Narayana Murthy’s recommendation, Bhavish said, he is ‘fully in sync’ with the advice.
Since then, a debate on work-life balance has sparked among working professionals and in the medical world. According to an expert, a 70-hour workweek can wreak havoc on your body and mind. Constant exhaustion weakens your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.
In 2023, while speaking on how to boost the Indian economy and productivity, Murthy said that for India to compete with the economies that have made drastic progress in the past two to three decades, young people must work 70 hours a week. This statement, however, received mixed responses from the corporate and startup world. Amidst the ongoing debate, we need to understand whether our bodies and minds are capable of handling the pressure of such work hours.
What does the scientific evidence say? ’70-our Work Week’: Can cause heart disease to chronic stress Dr Nithin Kumar N, Senior Consultant.
