
Startup boss faces flak after claiming employees 'must work on themselves' on weekends. Netizens react: 'What's in it for workers?'
Published on: Sept. 1, 2025, 7:34 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Entrepreneur Yash Chavan sparked controversy with his LinkedIn post suggesting employers should care about employees' weekend activities. He argued that leisure-filled weekends hinder skill development, impacting work performance and company growth. Reddit users criticized this view as exploitative, arguing that personal time should not be dictated by employers without fair compensation or recognition for contributions.