upskill not overwork

To start off - I could find a better word for working too much, so settled with overwork. May be no one thought we would ever need to use such a word.

Back to the topic -

In today’s corporate culture, the push for longer working hours has become a common solution for improving productivity. Our esteemed leaders like Narayan Murthy ji and then later S. N. Subrahmanyan ji are suggesting 70 - 90 hrs of work week; why, to improve the productivity of India as a country. I don’t know how much it helped in increasing productivity but I sure had fun looking at the creative memes by our corporate workforce.

IMHO longer working hours do not necessarily equate to increased productivity. In fact, working excessive hours can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and ultimately lower productivity levels.

Instead of focusing on increasing the amount of time spent at work, we should look at upskilling the workforce. By investing in training and development programs, employers can help their employees enhance their skills and knowledge, ultimately leading to improved productivity.

Upskilling allows employees to stay up to date of the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in their industry, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively.

Furthermore, upskilling can boost employee morale and engagement, leading to a more motivated and productive workforce.

When employees feel valued and supported in their professional growth, they are more likely to go above and beyond in their work and contribute positively to the organization and in turn benefit the economy.

So the key to improving productivity and employee satisfaction at the workplace is not through longer working hours, but through upskilling the workforce.