logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
34m 38s

Long Work Hours: Productive or Punitive?

THE ECONOMIC TIMES
About this episode

Infosys CEO Narayana Murthy’s statement over working hours has snowballed into not just social media arguments, but also reached the boardrooms, while many industry captains align with Murthy's vision of what it takes to build and grow, others talk about the much-needed balance and not stretching till you break. So, the biggest question here is – Is productivity calculated by the clock? 

Host Prachi Verma speaks with Rajesh Padmanabhan, a Business Transformation Specialist, ET’s Kiran Somvanshi and a few employees who have faced burnout and those who chose to balance their work-life. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

Check out the other interesting episodes like Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards, and more!

You can follow Prachi Verma on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
Prashant Jain's Reality Checks on the Markets Bull Run, IPO Valuations and More
<p>Is India&rsquo;s stock market truly overheating, or is this simply the new normal? From stretched small- and mid-cap valuations to the frenzy in consumption, manufacturing, defence and a flood of IPOs, this episode unpacks the signals and the noise. Host and ET&rsquo;s markets ... Show More
19m 33s
Yesterday
ET in the Valley: Grant Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of Gamma
<p>Born out of a consultant&rsquo;s irritation with endlessly formatting slide decks, Gamma has grown into a tool that found global momentum during the generative-AI shift. Its writing-first philosophy and redesigned user experience helped it catch on especially in India and part ... Show More
25m 26s
Nov 25
Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand
<p>India&rsquo;s Women in Blue have just delivered a World Cup win that electrified the nation, but what comes after the euphoria? In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Choudhury talks to branding and marketing veterans Harish Bijoor and Lloyd Mathias about what this ... Show More
15m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2021
Introducing Working It: Can wellness apps fix us and beat staff burnout?
<p>This is the podcast about doing work differently.&nbsp;Join host Isabel Berwick every Wednesday for expert analysis and watercooler chat about ahead-of-the-curve workplace trends, the big ideas shaping work today — and the old habits we need to leave behind.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Su ... Show More
17m 31s
Feb 2024
Tech job interviews are getting insane
Tech job interviews are getting harder. Not only that, but the processes seem to gain more levels and more days every year. Amid mass layoffs in the tech industry, it’s a strange time for prospective employees, but is there a solution for this interview madness or will AI land a ... Show More
12m 25s
Dec 2020
The Entrepreneurial Coder Podcast
<p><a href="https://www.ecpodcast.io/episodes/35-noah-labhart-leaving-corporate-america-to-build-a-startup" rel="nofollow">Click here to listen to the episode on the Entrepreneurial Coder podcast. </a></p><p><br></p><p>Noah talks about his journey leaving corporate America to now ... Show More
44m 43s
Mar 2022
LinkedIn Normalizes Job Gaps
Welcome to The Hustle Daily Show! Today our hosts Juliet Bennett Rylah, Zachary Crockett, and Jacob Cohen take you through our most interesting story of the day: LinkedIn normalizes job gaps. Plus! You’ll also hear about, Big Western companies temporarily halt operations in Russi ... Show More
21 m
Jan 2024
Its 2024, and CEOs and employees are back at it again
 “Working long hours, being responsive, blending work and life, is not anything to shy away from.” Why Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah’s holiday memo struck a raw nerve with some of his team (and why it’s indicative of a larger CEO/employee divide). Plus: Lots of movement in the EV world ... Show More
16m 22s
May 2022
Wait, gaming is good for kids?
Apparently so, in moderation at least — except in China, where it’s essentially banned. Plus: The military takes on the baby formula shortage, reports of sexual harassment claims against Musk, and more. Join our host Jacob Cohen as he takes you through our most interesting storie ... Show More
7m 50s
Sep 2023
The 4-Hour Workweek
<p>Have you ever wanted to escape the grind and follow your dreams? This week we&apos;re discussing &quot;The 4-Hour Workweek,&quot; which reveals that all you need is a plan, a willingness to take risks and a modestly sized fraud operation built on Third World labor.</p><p><a hr ... Show More
56m 25s
Jul 2021
Don't Waste Your Valuable Time for the Sake of a Bigger Paycheck | GVTV Classic
<p>To tune in to my NEW podcast--Props &amp; Drops:</p> <p>For Apple Podcast listeners, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/props-drops-with-matt-kalish-and-garyvee/id1572392028?uo=4"><strong>click here to FOLLOW</strong></a> the podcast.</p> <p>For Spotify listeners, ... Show More
11m 46s
Sep 2023
Women’s spending power is the story of summer
With Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce leading the way, women’s spending power is making the economy go ‘round. Plus: How to ease return-to-office pain and the challenges ahead of AI-generated music. Recorded in front of a live audience at Inbound in Boston.  Join our hosts Mark ... Show More
11m 52s