Work From Home

90% of Indian firms mandate office work, surpass global average: JLL report

Indian firms lead in-office work trends with 90% requiring more than three office days weekly; over 54% of Indian companies expect an increase in office attendance by 2030, compared to 43% globally

Gurugram orders 50% remote work for private firms amid severe pollution

As AQI hits 'severe plus' levels, Gurugram authorities directs closure of all schools until further notice

Delhi govt orders 50% of staff to work from home amid severe air pollution

Amid severe air pollution, the AAP government has ordered 50% of staff to work from home. The development comes after AQI levels reached 424, triggering emergency measures and staggered office hours

Decision on work-from-home, odd-even to be taken soon: Gopal Rai

A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, People, including children and senior citizens, are struggling to breathe and we deeply regret this situation. The air quality in the national capital has remained in the severe plus category since Sunday, with AQI readings consistently above 450. On the possibility of implementing work-from-home measures, Rai stated, We will take a decision on this soon." The minister added that the government has already imposed significant restrictions on vehicles under GRAP-IV. We are analyzing the impact of these measures. If the analysis shows a positive outcome, we will take further decisions accordingly, he said. Calling the current situation a medical emergency, Rai emphasised the need for collective action. This is a time of medical emergen

Indian firms tackle air pollution with flexible work, install air purifiers

The Delhi government has enforced GRAP Stage IV, banning diesel vehicles, restricting non-essential trucks, halting construction, and urging work-from-home to combat severe air pollution

Amazon AWS CEO says employees can quit if they reject 'return to office'

The policy has upset many of Amazon's employees who say it wastes time with additional commuting and the benefits of working from the office are not supported by independent data

Wipro's hybrid policy: Employees to work from office three days a week

The company's new work policy allows employees to choose their in-office days based on collaborative needs, while retaining the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days

Dell Technologies mandates in-office work five days a week for sales staff

Sales staff, especially field representatives, must now balance customer engagements and office duties with a five-day workweek, up from the previous three-day office requirement

Amazon asks employees to return to office five days a week starting next yr

Companies have been allowing many employees to work from home since the pandemic, leaving downtown offices nearly empty in a number of cities such as San Francisco and Seattle

Wipro tightens work-from-home policy, links office attendance to leaves

Wipro is enforcing a new policy requiring employees to work from the office at least three days a week. Those found violating the rules will be at risk of losing a day's leave

India Inc tightens remote work policies with legal aid for office return

Some companies emphasise the office location as the sole designated workplace, while also adding confidentiality clauses that limit remote work options

WFH, awareness campaigns to combat Delhi air pollution, says minister Rai

Policies for work from home and awareness campaigns are likely to be part of the Delhi government's Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday. Rai said during a press conference that the Delhi government held a meeting with environment experts and officials from various government departments to seek their opinions. "These inputs will play a crucial role in crafting an effective Winter Action Plan," Rai said. The minister also emphasised the need for a shift in human behaviour and said one could contribute to reducing air pollution by taking small measures such as turning off engines at traffic lights. "We are the ones using private vehicles, engaging in construction work and failing to turn off our vehicles at red lights. A change in our behaviour is essential to reduce pollution," Rai said. "Self awareness is important. Small steps by everyone will bring a big change," the minister said. Previously, ...

'Work-life balance, fewer work options pose challenge for women in jobs'

Fewer flexible work options, work-life balance and family responsibilities pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce and are the main reasons for quitting their jobs, according to a report. A survey by Naukri.com has revealed that work-life balance poses a significant concern, as 39 per cent of the women respondents cited it as a key reason for leaving their jobs. "These issues pose substantial challenges for women trying to re-enter the workforce, with 41 per cent identifying a lack of flexible work options and 35 per cent highlighting family responsibilities as significant barriers to continuing with their jobs," the report said. The report is based on a survey conducted by online recruitment company Naukri.com among job seekers registered on its platform. The report found that 73 per cent of women interviewed said equal opportunities exist for both men and women in employment and leadership positions, and 79 per cent of men agreed that both genders g

Nothing CEO asks staffers to resume in-office work, cites these 3 reasons

Carl Pei acknowledged that the decision might not be universally popular, recognising that many companies have adopted remote or hybrid models since the Covid-19 pandemic

'Work from home' culture hindered Google's ability to innovate: Ex-CEO

Eric Schmidt, who was Google CEO till 2015, blamed the company's lagging performance in the AI race on its prioritisation of work-life balance over competitive drive

HCLTech plans to deduct leaves of employees who don't show up to office

The IT major is planning to link attendance with leaves wherein, if HCLTech employees fail to come to the office for at least thrice a week, the company plans to deduct their leaves

Ambani wedding: BKC staff get WFH notice; Mumbai faces traffic disruptions

Traffic restrictions have been implemented for the three days during which Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding is set to take place

Wells Fargo fires staff for faking keyboard activity: How do employers spy?

Reports of employees using software to simulate mouse activity on devices to deceive their companies during work hours have surged since the Covid-19 pandemic

Work from office: We're trying to build careers, says TCS chairman

Chandrasekaran also remarked that the reason for the rising number of cases is also because of higher awareness

Summer break: Chargers to docks, these gadgets make remote work life easier

The gadgets listed below help maintain productivity on the go by addressing the challenges of limited power outlets, connectivity, and data storage