SN Subrahmanyan, the chairman of Larsen & Toubro, has come under fire for urging that workers work on Sundays. His remarks were condemned by Deepika Padukone.
SN Subrahmanyan, the chairman of Larsen & Toubro, has caused controversy with his comments regarding workplace culture and his desire for his staff to report to work even on Sundays. Actress Deepika Padukone, a strong supporter of mental health, has now added her voice to the discussion.She remarked, "Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements," in response to journalist Faye D'Souza's post about the same topic. Mental Health Is Important.
What was said by the chairman of L&T?
A question concerning why the multibillion-dollar corporation requires employees to work on Saturdays—a practice that is becoming less frequent in contemporary workplaces—was answered by Subrahmanyan during an employee engagement.
Subrahmanyan apologized for not being able to extend workdays to Sundays in a video that went viral on Reddit. I'm sorry, but I can't force you to work on Sundays. Since I work on Sundays, I will be happier if I can get you to work on them as well," he said.
When the chairman questioned employees' use of downtime at home, his remarks took an even more contentious tone. "What do you do when you're at home?" How much time can you spend staring at your wife? Hurry up and head to the office to get to work.
Online discussions concerning corporate culture, work-life balance, and the demands made on workers by big businesses have been sparked by the video.
In response, Larsen & Toubro
"Nation-building is at the core of our mandate at L&T," a Larsen & Toubro representative told HT.com in a statement. We have been influencing India's industry, infrastructure, and technological prowess for more than 80 years.
"We think that this is India's decade, a period that calls for teamwork and commitment to advance development and fulfill our common goal of becoming a developed country. This broader goal is reflected in the Chairman's remarks, which highlight the need for extraordinary effort to achieve remarkable results.
"At L&T, we're still dedicated to creating an environment where performance, passion, and purpose propel us ahead.
Regarding Deepika's efforts to raise awareness of mental health
In India, Deepika Padukone is a well-known spokesperson for mental health awareness. She established the Live Love Laugh Foundation in 2015 to de-stigmatize mental health conditions and offer help after disclosing her personal struggle with depression. In order to better serve mental health needs, the foundation organizes training for medical professionals, provides resources, and launches awareness campaigns. In order to educate instructors and pupils, it has also started initiatives like "You Are Not Alone," which are aimed at schools. Deepika's advocacy has spurred important discussions about mental health and encouraged people to prioritize mental health and seek treatment without fear of stigma.
In response, Larsen & Toubro
"Nation-building is at the core of our mandate at L&T," a Larsen & Toubro representative told HT.com in a statement. We have been influencing India's industry, infrastructure, and technological prowess for more than 80 years.
"We think that this is India's decade, a period that calls for teamwork and commitment to advance development and fulfill our common goal of becoming a developed country. This broader goal is reflected in the Chairman's remarks, which highlight the need for extraordinary effort to achieve remarkable results.
"At L&T, we're still dedicated to creating an environment where performance, passion, and purpose propel us ahead.
Regarding Deepika's efforts to raise awareness of mental health
In India, Deepika Padukone is a well-known spokesperson for mental health awareness. She established the Live Love Laugh Foundation in 2015 to de-stigmatize mental health conditions and offer help after disclosing her personal struggle with depression. In order to better serve mental health needs, the foundation organizes training for medical professionals, provides resources, and launches awareness campaigns. In order to educate instructors and pupils, it has also started initiatives like "You Are Not Alone," which are aimed at schools. Deepika's advocacy has spurred important discussions about mental health and encouraged people to prioritize mental health and seek treatment without fear of stigma.
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Industry leaders partner with their employees in serving customers, like Nucor, Costco, and Abbott. This is why they are industry leaders. This article provides more background on the partner concept: https://hbr.org/2018/01/more-than-a-paycheck The research on hundreds of companies with Harvard Business School proves this with private companies: https://www.inc.com/bill-fotsch/a-key-strategy-to-double-your-profitable-growth.html
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