Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 12:28 IST
As per reports, Infosys is monitoring the working hours of the remote employees to push them to reduce extra load.
Narayana Murthy had previously advocated for a 70-hour workweek. (Photo Credit: X)
At a time when Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour workweek remark had sparked quite a debate about work-life balance across the corporate sector, the company is now vouching for just the opposite. As per reports, the tech giant has started working on an internal campaign to track employees’ time spent on office work, repeatedly asking them to avoid working extra hours during remote days. Not just that, Infosys has also sent personalised emails to employees after noticing that their working hours exceed the standard threshold.
Infosys has reportedly introduced a new monitoring system to track remote working hours, according to a report by The Economic Times. Employees are now expected to work 9 hours 15 mins per day, five days a week and any excess time spent working remotely will trigger an alert.
An employee quoted in the report said, “We must work for 9.15 hours a day for five days a week and if we overshoot this while working remotely, it prompts a trigger.” The email, sent by the company’s HR department, also included the employee’s monthly average working hours, noting that they had exceeded the prescribed limit—raising potential health concerns.
The system was introduced following the rollout of hybrid work arrangements. As part of the new protocol, Infosys’ HR team will review each employee’s remote working hours every month. If excessive hours are detected, the employee will receive a detailed alert highlighting the number of remote workdays and the average hours worked each day.
These emails also emphasise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, urging employees to prioritise their well-being for sustained personal and professional growth.
The move comes in the wake of rising concerns regarding tech professionals facing health challenges, particularly cardiac issues due to their hectic work schedules, poor diet and rest patterns.
“While we appreciate your commitment, we also believe that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for both your well-being and long-term professional success,” said the HR communication as per the report. It asked employees to take regular breaks, inform managers about any support or redistribution of tasks and minimise work-related interactions whenever possible.
The communication sounds contrary to the suggestions made by the Infosys co-founder. During an event, Murthy had said that the Indian youth should work at least 70 hours a week for the country to compete with other economies. Later, he even defended the statement, explaining that the young people need to work hard towards making India number one.
Murthy publicly opposed India’s decision to move to a five-day work week in 1986, stating that he never agreed with the change. His comments sparked a heated debate, dividing opinions across generations.
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