Journalists weigh in on L&T Chairman's 90-hour workweek proposal
By Neeraja Gopalakrishnan in Media News on Friday, 17th January 2025 at 4:45pmLarsen & Toubro chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s suggestion of a 90-hour workweek has sparked widespread debate, particularly on social media, drawing sharp criticism across industries.
While some sectors grapple with work-life balance concerns, journalists emphasise that their profession doesn’t align with conventional schedules, as news can break at any time, requiring immediate response and extended hours. Influencing India engaged with leading journalists to capture their insights on the contentious 90-hour workweek proposal, revealing profound reflections on the unique demands and sacrifices inherent in their profession.
R. Mohan, resident editor of Deccan Chronicle for Chennai and Tamil Nadu, critiqued the proposal in a column, highlighting the importance of work-life bala...
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