Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan‘s feedback about worker work schedules have sparked controversy. His remarks about engaged on Sundays have drawn criticism on social media platforms.
Former badminton participant Jwala Gutta criticised Subrahmanyan‘s views on office tradition, expressing concern over the dearth of seriousness given to psychological well being and relaxation.
“I imply…initially, why shouldn’t he stare at his spouse…and why solely on a Sunday,” she wrote on X (previously Twitter). Gutta additionally labelled the chairman’s feedback as “misogynistic,” describing the scenario as each “disappointing and scary.”
“It’s unhappy and typically unbelievable that such educated individuals within the highest positions of massive organisations are usually not taking psychological well being and psychological relaxation severely… and making such misogynistic statements and exposing themselves so brazenly!! It’s disappointing and scary,” she added.
The controversy started throughout an worker interplay, the place Subrahmanyan was requested why L&T staff are anticipated to work on Saturdays—a follow turning into much less widespread in lots of trendy workplaces. Subrahmanyan expressed his need for workers to work on Sundays.
“I remorse I’m not in a position to make you’re employed on Sundays. If I could make you’re employed on Sundays, I will probably be extra pleased as a result of I work on Sundays.” He additional added a comment about staff’ time at dwelling: “What do you do sitting at dwelling? How lengthy are you able to take a look at your spouse? Come on, get to the workplace and begin working.”
A video of the change has circulated extensively on Reddit, with many customers expressing disapproval of Subrahmanyan’s tone and the implications of his statements.
The web dialogue displays the continued debate about work-life stability and expectations within the trendy office. The incident has introduced consideration to differing views on productiveness and worker well-being.
L&T issued an announcement in response to the backlash, emphasising India’s growth objectives and the necessity for collective effort. “We consider that is India’s decade, a time demanding collective dedication and energy to drive progress and realise our shared imaginative and prescient of turning into a developed nation. The Chairman’s remarks replicate this bigger ambition, emphasising that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort.”
