Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has rolled out a new internal policy aimed at curbing excessive work hours among its 323,500 employees.
The company has begun sending automated warning emails to staff who consistently work more than 9 hours and 15 minutes a day, particularly during remote work periods.
The alerts are part of a monitoring system that tracks daily work durations and flags employees who exceed the prescribed threshold.
HR then sends personalized emails detailing the number of remote working days, total hours logged, and average daily work time.
Infosys Hybrid Work Model and Monitoring Framework
The system was introduced following Infosys’ adoption of a hybrid work model in November 2023, which mandates employees to work from the office at least 10 days per month.
The company’s HR department now monitors remote work hours monthly and issues cautionary emails to those who breach the 9-hour 15-minute limit.
The emails emphasize that while Infosys appreciates employee dedication, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term professional success.
Employees are encouraged to:
- Take regular breaks during the workday
- Inform managers if they feel overwhelmed
- Discuss task delegation or workload redistribution
- Minimize work-related interactions during off-hours
A Shift Away from Hustle Culture
The move stands in stark contrast to Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy’s widely debated call in 2023 for Indian youth to commit to 70-hour workweeks to boost national productivity.
Narayana’s remarks sparked intense debate across social media and industry circles, with critics citing concerns over burnout and declining mental health.
Infosys’ current stance appears to be a quiet rebuttal, signaling a shift toward employee-centric policies that prioritize health and balance over long hours and hustle culture.
Health Concerns Driving Policy Reform
The policy change also responds to rising health concerns among young professionals in India’s tech sector.
Cardiologist and MP Dr. C.N. Manjunath noted that nearly 25% of young heart attack patients studied between 2013 and 2018 had no conventional risk factors but exhibited elevated stress levels—often linked to overwork.
Infosys’ HR communications now explicitly advocate for stress management, time boundaries, and open dialogue between employees and managers to prevent burnout.
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