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India secures second spot in global employee-welfare survey
This study's findings come at a time when Narayan Murthy's suggestion that young Indians work 70 hours a week has sparked a national debate in India
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A McKinsey Health Institute poll recently ranked India as the second-best country in the world for employee well-being. Turkey had the highest score in the poll, 78 percent, while India received a commendable 76 percent.
Based on responses from over 30,000 employees across 30 countries, the McKinsey Health Institute's 2023 poll found that employees who are satisfied with their jobs are healthier, more productive, and more innovative than their counterparts.
Global employee well-being was determined to be at an average of 57 percent. China secured the third position with a score of 75 percent, whereas Japan obtained the lowest score of 25 percent.
This study's findings come at a time when Narayan Murthy's suggestion that young Indians work 70 hours a week has sparked a national debate in India. Tech industry legend, Murthy is responsible for establishing Infosys.
In a recent podcast, he urged young Indians to work 70 hours a week toward nation-building. Murthy's suggestion elicited mixed reactions; while some CEOs of technology firms expressed support, others disagreed with the Infosys founder's concept. Others believed Murthy was emphasizing the importance of young people's personal development rather than advocating for longer work hours.
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), employed Indians work an average of 47.7 hours per week as of 2023. This workweek is noticeably longer than that of most developed countries; only seven countries have a stronger work ethic than India.
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