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Amazon's India Chief Takes Stand Against Work Email After 6 p.m.
- Executive’s missive strives to foster ‘work-life harmony’
- In tech hub of Bangalore, businesses cater to insomniacs
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The head of Amazon.com Inc.’s India business has a radical idea for his troops: Log off, get a life.
In an memo to his team this month, Amit Agarwal counseled colleagues to stop responding to emails or work calls between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the interest of “work-life harmony.” He also talked about the importance of work discipline and how to draw the line.