Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has launched a significant internal campaign urging its employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid working beyond standard hours. This move comes as a direct response to growing concerns over employee health and well-being, especially in the wake of increased remote work and the ongoing debate about work culture in India’s tech sector.

The initiative marks a notable shift from the views previously expressed by Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, who had advocated for a 70-hour workweek to boost national productivity. In contrast, Infosys is now actively encouraging its workforce to stick to regular working hours, emphasizing that personal health and sustainable productivity are paramount.

Infosys has implemented a system that monitors employees’ working hours, especially during remote work. If an employee’s average monthly working hours exceed the company’s prescribed limit of 9.15 hours per day, five days a week, they receive a personalized email from the HR department.

These emails highlight the risks of overwork, including potential health issues such as stress, burnout, and even cardiac problems, which have become increasingly common among young tech professionals.

Since November 2023, Infosys has required employees to work from the office at least 10 days per month, with the rest of the time spent working remotely. The HR department closely tracks remote work hours to ensure employees are not exceeding healthy limits. This monitoring system was introduced as part of the company’s hybrid work model, reflecting a broader industry trend toward flexible work arrangements.

The move comes amid rising reports of health issues linked to long work hours, poor sleep, and irregular routines among IT professionals. Infosys’s new approach is designed to address these challenges by fostering a culture that values both professional achievement and personal well-being.

The company’s new stance stands in stark contrast to Narayana Murthy’s recent comments advocating for a 70-hour workweek. Murthy argued that such dedication was necessary for India’s economic progress and dismissed the concept of work-life balance. His remarks sparked widespread debate, with many industry leaders and employees questioning the sustainability and health implications of such expectations.