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Updated on: Apr 2024

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Samsung adopts emergency mode -day work week for executives

Apr 22, 2024

Punjab University grants students menstrual leave approval

Punjab University in Chandigarh has introduced menstrual leave provisions for female students starti...

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Apr 12, 2024

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Infosys tweaks work policy, calls all employees for In-Person Collab

IT giant, Infosys mandates In-Person Collaborative Weeks for employees in ENG-IoT proj...

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Apr 3, 2024

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Are Bengaluru IT companies considering WFH amid water crisis?

As Bengaluru grapples with severe water scarcity, the citys residents are facing unprecedente...

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Mar 26, 2024

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Remote-working Dell employees will not be eligible for promotions

Earlier in February, an American company, Dell Technologies updated its Return to Office policy and mandates three days a week work from office. The company is updating its Return To Office policy with most workers working from a corporate office for at least 39 days per quarter bringing it to three days work week. Recent findings shared by Business […]

Mar 18, 2024

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Byju’s shifts to WFH, and vacates India offices except for B’luru HQ

Byju’s, the Edtech giant, has recently abandoned all its office spaces throughout India, opting to maintain only its headquarters at IBC Knowledge Park in Bengaluru. As reported by Money Control, The company currently employs close to 14,000 employees in India. This strategic move aligns with the company’s urgent cost-cutting initiatives in response to an impending liquidity […]

Mar 11, 2024

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Examining Transition from WFH to ‘Return to Office’ in Companies

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the work landscape, with many companies shifting to remote work models. However, as the pandemic subsides, there’s a growing trend of companies calling employees back to the office. However, there should be a right balance between in-office and remote work is crucial for employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success. […]

Mar 5, 2024

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Flipkart asks employees to work from office five days a week

As per Money Control report, the Indian e-commerce giant, Flipkart has asked its senior employees to work from office five days a week. Flipkart has not provided any official statement regarding the revision of its Work from Office policies. However, according to the report, it mentioned that senior directors, vice presidents, and senior vice presidents […]

Mar 2, 2024

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Tech Mahindra unveils its plans for employees to return to the office

An Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company, Tech Mahindra has asked its employees to Return to the Office three days in-office per week, effective 1 April 2024. Currently, the company implements a “settling period” in March, during which employees are required to work in the office for two days per week (eight days […]

Mar 1, 2024

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Cognizant India asked employees to work from office thrice a week

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant in India employees are asked to work from the office thrice a week. Around 254,000 of Cognizant’s 347,700 employees are based in India. In an internal memo, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S has urged staff to use the in-person time to prioritize activities “that benefit […]

Feb 29, 2024

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Infosys “InfyMe” to allow select WFH for 11 days a month

Recently in January, IT giant, Infosys said it won’t force employees to Return to Office but the company has implemented a roster system to ensure adequate seating capacity. Infosys head of HR Shaji Mathew will be opening additional satellite offices so that employees can commute more easily. However, as per the recent report of TOI, Employees from select business units […]

Feb 28, 2024

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Deutsche Bank updates Work-From-Home Policy for Employees

According to TOI, German multinational investment bank and financial services company, Deutsche Bank AG is revising its flexible work-from-home policy. The bank is aiming to balance office attendance throughout the week. Moreover, as per the latest policy revision, the Managing Directors at Deutsche Bank AG will now be required to work in the office for […]

Feb 22, 2024

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TCS will continue hiring but wants to end work-from-home- CEO

A global leader in IT Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will continue to hire but the company wants to end work from home. The company has leased 400,000 sq ft office in Noida, one of the biggest office space transactions in Delhi-NCR. TCS Chief Executive Officer, K Krithivasan said in a Nasscom session, “In fact, we have […]

Feb 21, 2024

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The era of WFH comes to an end for these Tech companies

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work (working from home) become a necessity for tech companies worldwide. The employees had to swiftly adapt to working from home, relying on virtual communication tools and remote collaboration platforms. However, as vaccination rates increased and the world slowly returned to normalcy, it is crucial to examine […]

Feb 16, 2024

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HCLTech asked to WFO 3 days a week or face disciplinary action

HCLTech has asked its employees to work from office three days a week. The senior managers and leadership team at HCLTech have started working from the office for a minimum of three days per week. Now, the company has asked all its employees irrespective of their band (E0 and above) to report to the office […]

Feb 15, 2024

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TCS COO elaborates on setting the final deadline for ending WFH

Last week, IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) issued a final notice to remote-working employees and asked them to resume work from the office starting in March. The company also cautioned that there may be consequences if they do not comply. The NG Subramaniam Chief Operating Officer explained that remote working cannot help an organisation […]

Feb 14, 2024