Hyderabad IT employees voice concern over Karnataka’s proposed 14-hour workday
Senior developer Anil Kumar of a Hitec City-based wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital company expressed his opinion that the idea "feels like a giant step backward." "Working longer hours will just make pre-existing problems like stress and burnout worse. The idea that similar policies may be implemented here next is worrisome.
The feeling was the same throughout Hitec City's tech corridors. "While we recognize that there is pressure to complete projects on schedule, asking staff to put in more hours isn't the answer,"
Hyderabadi employers are likewise carefully considering the policy's ramifications. An international company's HR director, Komal Patel, voiced worries over staff retention.
Increased attrition rates may result from longer workweeks. Today's workforce places a high value on mental health and work-life balance. Talent may leave if such a regulation were put in place here, the woman said.
Tech professionals in hyderabad are likewise highly concerned about their commutes. software programmer nisha Rao said, "With the traffic in hyderabad, a 12- to 14-hour workday would leave us with little time for rest or personal life."
The discussion emphasises the need for fair and compassionate working conditions while bringing attention to the larger problem of worker rights and corporate accountability. Many in hyderabad are hoping that their views would help to a more equal approach to work standards as the plan continues to garner attention.