Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters’ Co-founder and COO, Shivam Shahi, has called for a rethink of traditional work culture that equates productivity with long hours. In a recent LinkedIn post, Shahi emphasized that “true productivity isn’t about slogging longer; it’s about working smarter.”

Shahi outlined the company’s long-standing approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “No meetings on weekends — Saturday and Sunday are sacred. The office closes between 6:30 to 7:00 pm to respect everyone’s personal time. We rarely send work messages after hours or on off days,” he wrote. Advertisement

He added that the company’s philosophy is rooted in valuing efficiency and quality over extended hours. “If you can’t achieve results in eight hours, it’s time to reevaluate the team, not just exte

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