As conversations around extreme work hours in corporate India intensify, BharatPe CEO Nalin Negi has emphasised that quality of work takes precedence over long hours clocked in. Negi’s remarks come amid heated debates triggered by corporate leaders’ comments suggesting extended workweeks, including the controversial idea of a 90-hour workweek.
Quality Over Quantity: Negi’s Perspective on Productivity
Negi underscored the importance of quality work during an interview with PTI, firmly stating that a 90-hour workweek is neither feasible nor productive. “Ninety hours is quite a number of hours to put in, and becomes very difficult. So I would say (it is about) quality… quality matters,” Negi said.
Highlighting BharatPe’s approach, Negi explained that the fintech company prioritizes creating a work environment that enables employees to perform their best without imposing rigid hours. “We aim to provide a comfortable and enabling setting where employees can put in their best,” he added.
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BharatPe, a six-year-old company, is actively working to establish itself as an employee-centric organization. Negi noted that young organizations have the opportunity to shape a unique workplace culture, free from the rigidity often found in older corporations. “We would definitely like BharatPe to be known as an employee-friendly company, a company that offers careers to people, not jobs,” he said.
Negi also highlighted the role of employee satisfaction in driving productivity. “A happy employee will give you a lot… someone who is involved and enjoying their job will do the work without constant follow-ups,” he remarked.
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The conversation around extreme work hours gained traction after L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan suggested a 90-hour workweek, including Sundays, as a way to maximize productivity. The statement sparked widespread criticism and reignited discussions about work-life balance in corporate India.
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