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Lessons from Covid-19: Work-life balance is more nuanced now, says Daruwala

The good thing is that it's making one more versatile and adaptable

Zarin Daruwala, CEO, India, Standard Chartered Bank
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Zarin Daruwala, CEO, India, Standard Chartered Bank

Pavan Lall Mumbai
The new work life
 
What we are going through is a black swan event. Each one of us has been impacted and I am no exception. Both our personal and work lives have been disrupted in a way no one could’ve predicted.
 
My style of working has always been direct. For example, if there’s a resolution needed or something to be done, I quickly get all relevant people into a room and set the ball rolling, which isn’t possible now. Meeting clients personally, which has always been a priority, has also been shelved. I have been using virtual meetings and

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