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Chetan Bhagat Advocates Four-Hour Focused Workday at South Asia Conference
WHY IT MATTERS
Bhagat’s proposal could reshape workplace norms in India, promoting healthier schedules and potentially boosting employee well‑being and productivity.
What happened
At the 18th Project Management South Asia Conference in Bengaluru, author and entrepreneur Chetan Bhagat challenged the prevailing notion that long work hours equal high output. He argued that only four hours of concentrated effort per day can yield effective productivity, emphasizing the importance of focused work over sheer time spent.
Bhagat linked this approach to better work‑life balance and overall happiness, urging individuals to prioritize personal needs.
His remarks add a fresh perspective to the ongoing debate over optimal working hours in India, suggesting a shift toward quality rather than quantity of work.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Chetan Bhagat says 4 focused work hours a day can be enough
The Times of India · TOI LIFESTYLE DESK · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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