Nitu Mohanka’s social media post about the negative impact of long work hours on personal lives resonates widely. She shares her experiences and references research showing diminished productivity beyond extensive weekly hours. Her post challenges the controversial remarks made by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan promoting a 90-hour workweek.
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