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Updated on: Jun 2026
Shaadi.com Launches Weekly WFH for 500 Staff
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Shaadi.com Launches Weekly WFH for 500 Staff

In a swift response to a national appeal for resource conservation, Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, has announced the implementation of a mandatory one-day-a-week work-from-home (WFH) policy. Effective immediately, all 500 employees at the company will work remotely every Wednesday to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce fuel consumption amid global […]

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Can Your Boss Say No to WFH Despite Government Support?
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Can Your Boss Say No to WFH Despite Government Support?

As India moves toward the vision of a “Viksit Bharat,” the debate over Work-From-Home (WFH) has reignited following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent advocacy for flexible work models. While the Prime Minister emphasized that flexible shifts and remote work are key to increasing female labor force participation and reducing urban congestion, many employees are questioning […]

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Why You Should Stop Buying Gold and Work From Home Now
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Why You Should Stop Buying Gold and Work From Home Now

In a significant address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a collective effort including work from home to stabilize the Indian economy as global oil prices reach record highs. Highlighting the severe impact of international supply chain disruptions, the Prime Minister urged citizens to adopt a “mission-mode” approach to conservation, suggesting […]

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Infosys Wants Its Senior Leaders Back on Campus 4 Days a Week
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Infosys Wants Its Senior Leaders Back on Campus 4 Days a Week

Indian IT powerhouse Infosys has reportedly directed its senior-level employees to work from the office at least four days a week. This move, communicated via internal channels on March 6, 2026, marks a tightening of the company’s hybrid work policy and underscores a growing trend among technology giants to prioritize in-person collaboration for leadership roles. […]

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UAE is Shifting to Work-From-Home Amid Regional Tensions
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UAE is Shifting to Work-From-Home Amid Regional Tensions

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a strong advisory for remote work following a series of regional missile strikes. The directive, aimed at both public and private sector organizations, emphasizes the prioritization of human life as regional tensions escalate. UAE Prioritizing Public Safety The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issued the guidance as […]

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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry
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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry

JPMorgan Chase’s transition to a mandatory five-day office workweek is facing a wave of internal resistance. While the banking giant, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, has long been a staunch advocate for in-person collaboration, a growing employee petition is highlighting a deep-seated disconnect between leadership expectations and staff preferences. The Petition and Growing Employee Discontent […]

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Inside the New Office Mandates at TCS, Infosys, and Wipro
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Inside the New Office Mandates at TCS, Infosys, and Wipro

Top-tier IT services firms, including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, have initiated a firm but quiet transition toward “office-first” hybrid models. This shift marks a significant departure from the fully remote flexibility seen during the pandemic, as leadership prioritizes face-to-face collaboration and organizational culture. TCS, Wipro and Infosys Work Model: The Three-Day Mandate Most major IT […]

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Infosys Ends Flexible Hybrid Era with 5-Day Quarterly WFH Cap
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Infosys Ends Flexible Hybrid Era with 5-Day Quarterly WFH Cap

Infosys has further tightened its hybrid work guidelines, introducing a strict cap on “Work From Office” (WFO) exemptions. In an internal communication issued in late January 2026, the IT giant informed employees that additional “Work From Home” (WFH) days—beyond the standard monthly mandate—will now be restricted to just five days per quarter. End of Flexibility and […]

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Wix President Nir Zohar Mandates Office Return to Tackle AI
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Wix President Nir Zohar Mandates Office Return to Tackle AI

Wix.com, the global leader in website creation, has officially issued a mandatory return-to-office (RTO) order for its global workforce, marking a significant departure from its previous flexible work policies. The decision was communicated through an internal memo and subsequent public statements by Wix President and COO Nir Zohar, who emphasized that the rapid evolution of […]

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Wipro Enforces 6-Hour Office Rule, New Hybrid Policy From 2026
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Wipro Enforces 6-Hour Office Rule, New Hybrid Policy From 2026

Wipro has begun the new year by tightening the implementation of its hybrid work model, introducing clearer and stricter rules around office attendance. Effective January 1, the IT services major has made it mandatory for employees to spend a minimum of six hours in the office on each designated work-from-office day. The revised policy applies […]

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Amazon to Pause 5-Day Office Mandate for Staff Stranded in India
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Amazon to Pause 5-Day Office Mandate for Staff Stranded in India

Amazon has authorized a temporary remote work arrangement for hundreds of employees currently stranded in India. The decision, revealed through an internal memo dated December 17, 2025, specifically addresses the mounting crisis caused by unprecedented US consular delays and enhanced vetting procedures for H-1B visa holders. While Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has enforced a rigid […]

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Randstad CEO Reveals the New Rules of Workplace Leverage
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Randstad CEO Reveals the New Rules of Workplace Leverage

Sander van ’t Noordende, CEO of Randstad—the world’s largest recruitment and talent firm—has delivered a stark reality check to the global workforce: Work from Home (WFH) as a standard right is dead. In a series of high-profile year-end interviews, Sander revealed that the “return-to-office war” has reached a definitive conclusion. The result is not a return […]

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