Zoho CEO Advocates for Work-Life Balance Amid High Workplace Stress Debate

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho, emphasized the unsustainability of pushing workers too hard, citing burnout and long commutes as major issues. He advocates for a balanced work-life and diversified company locations. Vembu also highlighted the need for regulating big-tech to prevent digital monopolies and praised India's Digital Public Infrastructure.

Amid a heated debate in corporate India over high workplace stress, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has warned that companies driving workers too hard will not sustain their pace. He advocates for a mindset change to build long-term, sustainable organizations.

In an interview with PTI, Vembu pointed to burnout, loneliness due to migration to big cities, long commutes, and stressful work conditions as contributing factors. He calls for a balanced approach to work-life and stresses that companies should diversify geographically.

Vembu also scrutinized big-tech companies, advocating for regulations to prevent digital monopolies, and praised India's Digital Public Infrastructure. He underlined that DPI is crucial in setting standards and fostering fair competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)