Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Norway's 7.5-Hour Workday Inspires Indian Employees
An Indian man named Sachin Dogra made a video about how people in Norway work.
In Norway, workers have a 7.5-hour workday.
They have fixed hours for meetings and other hours they can choose when to work.
This helps people have a good balance between work and life.
Sachin said this is why Norway is one of the happiest countries.
Many people liked his video and talked about how different work is in India.
Some people said they wish India had similar work rules.
Norway's workday consists of 7.5 hours: 5.5 hours of core hours for meetings and collaboration, and 2 hours of flexible hours for personal scheduling.
Sachin Dogra, an Indian marine tech professional, shared this system on Instagram, highlighting its benefits for work-life balance.
Norway's approach is credited with contributing to the country's high happiness rankings.
The post sparked discussions among viewers, with many reflecting on their own work environments and expressing a desire for similar flexibility in India.
Comments ranged from personal experiences in Norway to calls for Indian leaders to adopt such practices.
- Who
- Sachin Dogra, Indian marine tech professional
- What
- Norway's 7.5-hour workday system with core and flexible hours
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Norway
- Why
- To promote work-life balance and happiness
- Core Hours
- Fixed time for meetings and collaboration
- Flexible Hours
- Employees can complete remaining work at their convenience
- Total Workday
- 7.5 hours
- Post Author
- Sachin Dogra, Indian marine tech professional
- Platform
- Norway's Ranking
- Among the world's happiest countries