Former Amazon executive faces backlash for praising Bengaluru colleagues' 60+ working hours
A recent LinkedIn post by a former Amazon executive sparked a debate about work culture in India, putting light on the rigorous schedules of employees at global companies. The post, which reflects on his experience with colleagues in India, has gone viral, receiving hundreds of likes and provoking debates on many forums, including Reddit.
Ex-Amazon executive praises Bengaluru techies' 60+ working hours?
Adam Broda shared his opinions on LinkedIn, recalling his time at Amazon, when he worked 60-hour weeks. However, he observed that his Indian colleagues, notably the technical staff in Bangalore, constantly worked longer hours.
"They'd be online when I'd log in (7 am), attend staff meetings at 10 am, and even VP-level reviews in the afternoon," Broda explained.
He was truly amazed by their passion and eagerness, even at strange hours like 3 a.m. in Bangalore.Broda underlined that these individuals appeared to be truly engaged and energised, demonstrating the impact of workplace culture.?
He recommended businesses to check in with staff across time zones on a frequent basis to ensure their workloads were manageable, even if they were willing to work extra hours.
People on the internet weren't happy with the executive's thoughts?
Broda's post soon gained popularity, receiving over 500 likes on LinkedIn and being reposted on Reddit, where it elicited strong comments.?
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The post sparked a rush of responses, both supportive and critical of the situation depicted. Here's what people wrote on LinkedIn.
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