A MID times marked by mass layoffs, stagnant wages, and an uncertain market, urban India, especially on social media, turned its attention recently to the 'productivity' of Indian workers in comparison to those in advanced economies.
These discussions were triggered by billionaire NR Narayana Murthy's call for a 70-hour workweek, which received support from some entrepreneurs, backlash from workers, and warnings from health experts. The recent death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant at a Pune-based multinational company, allegedly due to work-related stress, has reignited intense debate about toxicity in Indian corporate culture and reinforced concerns raised by health professionals.
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, only four months into her role, highlights persistent issues of burnout, excessive workloads, and the misguided notion that longer hours increase productivity.
"This girl was placed in a high pressure, toxic environment with a tough set of leaders.
She had no choice but to perform under that pressure.
Some of this behaviour is simply unacceptable," notes entrepreneur Priya ChettyRajagopal.
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