Trending News Live Today December 25, 2024: This Indian-origin CEO made controversial call for 14-hour workdays. No, it’s not Narayana Murthy or Bhavish Aggarwal

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LiveTrending News Live: Get real-time updates on the biggest topics making waves across the internet. From trending topics to viral videos and offbeat stories, we bring you the pulse of the internet and all the social media buzz. Stay on top of all things trending and viral, right here with us.Latest news on December 25, 2024: Both Narayana Murthy and Bhavish Aggarwal have called for longer work weeks for Indian employees, and they are not alone in doing so.Trending News Live: Get real-time updates on trending news and dive into all things viral and offbeat with our live coverage, right here Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited Hindustan Times staff….Read MoreFollow all the updates here:Dec 25, 2024 6:03 AM Trending News LIVE: This Indian-origin CEO made controversial call for 14-hour workdays. No, it’s not Narayana Murthy or Bhavish AggarwalWork-life balance discussions peaked in 2024 after Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week suggestion. Meet the San Francisco-based CEO who supported this idea.
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