India has been ranked as the second-best country in the world for employee well-being, according to a survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute and reported by BNN Bloomberg. In this survey, 30,000 employees from 30 different nations were asked about their well-being at work. India scored a commendable 76% in the survey, coming in just below Turkey, which scored the highest at 78%. China secured the third position with a score of 75%, while Japan had the lowest score at a mere 25%. The global average for employee well-being was found to be 57%.

This survey's results come at a time when India is grappling with a national debate sparked by Narayan Murthy's suggestion for young Indians to work 70 hours a week. Narayan Murthy is a renowned tech innovator and the founder of Infosys.

He recently made this suggestion during a podcast, advocating for young Indians to dedicate 70 hours a week to nation-building efforts.

Murthy's proposal received mixed responses, with some CEOs of tech companies expressing their support while others disagreed with the Infosys founder's idea. There were also those who believed that Murthy may not have been advocating for an increase in working hours but rather emphasizing the importance of personal development among the youth.

It is important to note that Indians are already known as some of the hardest workers in the world. According to surveys conducted by the International Labor Organization (ILO), as of 2023, Indians work an average of 47.7 hours per week per employed individual. This workweek is notably longer than that of most advanced countries, with only seven nations surpassing India in terms of work ethic.

On the other hand, Japan, which ranked the lowest in the survey, faces significant challenges related to job satisfaction and high levels of workplace stress. While a substantial portion of Japanese workers enjoy the benefits of lifetime employment, the opportunities for changing organizations are limited. Furthermore, an increasing number of Japanese workers are engaged in short-term contracts, which contributes to uncertainty in their employment.

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