Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Narayana Murthy's 72-Hour Work Week Proposal: Impact on Health and Productivity
Narayana Murthy suggested working 72 hours a week to increase productivity.
However, this would mean less sleep, which can make us tired, unfocused, and less productive.
It can also affect our mood and decision-making.
Over time, not getting enough sleep can make it hard to think and react quickly.
Narayana Murthy proposes a 72-hour work week to boost productivity
This would require reducing sleep, impacting cognitive function
Sleep deprivation reduces focus, decision-making, and emotional stability
Chronic sleep debt leads to slower reactions and poor impulse control
Productivity may decrease despite the longer work week
- Who
- Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys
- What
- Proposed a 72-hour work week to increase productivity
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To boost productivity
In Favor of Longer Work Weeks
Against Longer Work Weeks
Productivity
In Favor of Longer Work Weeks
Longer work weeks can increase productivity
Against Longer Work Weeks
Sleep deprivation can decrease productivity
- Proposed Work Week
- 72 hours
- Impact on Sleep
- Reduced sleep, potentially leading to sleep deprivation
- Effect on Cognitive Function
- Reduced focus, decision-making, and emotional stability
- Consequence of Chronic Sleep Debt
- Slower reactions, poor impulse control, and decreased productivity
- Proposed Aim
- Increased productivity