Work-life Balance

74% Gen Z Indians prefer work-life balance over leadership titles: Report

Seventy-four per cent of Gen Z Indians prioritise work-life balance over formal leadership titles, while at least 65 per cent believe a successful career does not require becoming an executive leader, according to a new report. The report, titled "India's Gen Z Outlook 2026: Recalculating Education, Ambition, and Success; The No Cap Generation", has been published by global education company Emeritus. It is based on a survey of 1,010 respondents aged 15-28 across three life stages -- pre-college, transitioning and early career -- in major Indian metros. The report examines how young Indians are reassessing traditional pathways in higher education, skills and careers amid visa uncertainty, rising overseas costs and the rise of AI. "A generation that has watched layoffs unfold in real time on their feeds, and seen visa uncertainty reshape plans has drawn a rational conclusion -- the traditional career ladder is not a safe structure to climb. Seventy-four per cent prioritise work-life

Datanomics: Right to Disconnect Bill fuels work-life balance debate

Since it is a private member Bill, there is a high probability of it not getting passed in the house

India among world's busiest nations, strives for work-life balance

People with advanced education qualifications have more workload on them

Genpact's 10-hour workday sparks employee outrage, online backlash grows

Genpact faces employee backlash as 10-hour work mandate sparks concerns over burnout, digital surveillance, and a complete lack of formal communication

12-hour work shift in IT? Karnataka govt faces backlash over proposal

Employee unions have strongly opposed the extension of hours to 12 from 10, meanwhile, the internet has been flooded with memes on Narayan Murthy

No more 70-hour work weeks? China clamps down on 996 overtime culture

Amid mounting public backlash, court rulings, and employee fatigue, Chinese companies are slowly dismantling the once-glorified 996 culture in favour of legal work limits

Work-life balance is not the startup game: LinkedIn Founder restarts debate

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman argued that startups are inherently demanding and require full commitment, giving examples from his own experience with building the employment-focused online platform

Over 50% employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance: Survey

About 52 per cent of employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance, showed a survey conducted in five states in India by New York-based business process management player Vertex Group. As employees navigate the challenges of a post-pandemic world, the survey reveals that 52 per cent of employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance, Vertex Group said in a statement. The insights uncover what workers desire from their workspace, highlighting a growing demand for flexible working hours and a healthier balance between personal and professional duties, it said. The survey gathered insights from over 1,500 working individuals across five states: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. "Work-life balance is the need of the hour, especially in the IT sector. Organizations must adapt to employees' expectations and refrain from overloading them with work on weekends. "Weekends should be a time for individuals to rejuvenate and recharge for the

'Listen to your body': Ex-WHO scientist Swaminathan on long workweeks

People should listen to their bodies and recognise when they need rest as prolonged overwork can lead to burnout and reduced efficiency, former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan has said. While intense work for short periods is possible, as seen during COVID-19, it is not sustainable in the long run, she told PTI in an interview. Swaminathan stressed that productivity depends more on work quality than hours spent. Asked about the impact of long working hours on human health, the former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) told PTI: "I know a lot of people who work very hard. So, I think it is an individual thing and your body tells you when you are tired, so then you also have to listen to your body. You can really work hard, let's say for a few months. During COVID, we all did that, right? But could we have continued that for years together? I am not sure." "For those two-three years, we did it. We did not sleep much. W

Indians must work hard, whether it's 80 or 90 hours a week: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant shares his insights on the 90-hour work week vs work-life balance debate at BS Manthan

Booze breaks & hangover leave: Japan's IT firm is redefining work culture

Trust Ring Co, an Osaka-based IT company, believes that a little fun can go a long way in keeping employees happy

Women occupy 19% of C-suite roles in India; gender bias persists: Study

One of the primary obstacles hindering women's progress to leadership positions is the challenge of work-life integration,, revealed a study conducted by Avtar, a workplace culture consulting firm

Are 100-hr workweeks worth it? Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta shares her story

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta has shared 5 vital lessons on work-life balance, debunking 100-hour workweeks and emphasising sustainable success and personal well-being

Why L&T chairman's 'work on Sundays' is problematic for overworked India

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's idea of a 90-hour workweek has sparked backlash as India's overworked employees battle burnout, health risks, and missed family time

Celebrities, leaders blast L&T over chairman's 'work on Sundays' remark

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial call for working Sundays, featuring a misogynistic joke, sparked backlash from figures like Deepika Padukone, Harsh Goenka

'Balance is what brings you joy': Gautam Adani on 70-hour work week debate

The Adani Group chairman's remarks come in the wake of NR Narayana Murthy's advocacy for a 70-hour work week, which he proposed as a means for India to compete with developed economies

Key Financial Planning Tips Before Starting Your Career

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Harsh Gahlaut, Founder & CEO of FinEdge, shares expert advice on launching businesses, managing global teams, and mastering personal finance.

Lead like a Boss: How to Unlock Career & Leadership Potential

Manager’s Mantra presents an insightful conversation with Meena Bahl Kapoor, Founder & CEO of Astroyogi and Co-founder of OyeHelp Technologies.

Zepto's 2 am meetings? CEO mocks work-life balance amid Reddit claims

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha mocks work-life balance amid viral Reddit claim of toxic culture, as he responds to backlash over 2 am meetings and long hours in the tech industry

Could AI bring a 3.5-day workweek? Jamie Dimon’s bold prediction

Can artificial intelligence revolutionise work-life balance? JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks so! He envisions a future where AI shortens the workweek to just 3.5 days, boosts productivity