The rapid rise of AI has pushed companies to rethink productivity, prompting some leaders to push for longer workweeks while others call for smarter pacing.
The 18th Project Management South Asia Conference drew a crowd of more than 200 participants in Bengaluru on Oct. 3, setting the stage for a debate on work culture.
He argued that the true measure of work is output, not hours logged, and outlined a model where a single, uninterrupted block of time replaces extended shifts.
Infosys co‑founder NR Narayana Murthy, in a separate interview, promoted a 70‑hour week to boost competitiveness, a stark contrast to Bhagat’s stance.
His remarks may prompt firms to rework performance metrics, potentially easing the pressure on employees burdened by constant overtime.
Industry HR leaders plan to pilot a 4‑hour focused workday at a Bangalore tech firm next quarter, a tangible test of Bhagat’s theory.