Budget 2026 debate: Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari on organisational norms for better work-life balance and sustainable careers
Employers should set organisational norms around after-hours responsiveness, escalation rules and protected focus time, NMP Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari said in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 25). He noted that rest is not about doing less, but about sustaining effort over longer careers. Without sustainable norms, he added, even the best upskilling will under-deliver as burnout erodes adaptability and retention. Mr Tiwari also spoke against fixed-term contracts, especially annual renewals, where older workers are disproportionately represented. He said these give rise to uncertainty which makes long-term planning and upskilling harder.
Employers should set organisational norms around after-hours responsiveness, escalation rules and protected focus time, NMP Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari said in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 25). He noted that rest is not about doing less, but about sustaining effort over longer careers. Without sustainable norms, he added, even the best upskilling will under-deliver as burnout erodes adaptability and retention. Mr Tiwari also spoke against fixed-term contracts, especially annual renewals, where older workers are disproportionately represented. He said these give rise to uncertainty which makes long-term planning and upskilling harder.
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