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Updated on: Dec 2025
Delhi Implements Mandatory 50% Work-From-Home Order
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Delhi Implements Mandatory 50% Work-From-Home Order

As the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi continues to choke under a “Severe Plus” air quality category, the state government has officially enforced a mandatory 50% work-from-home (WFH) policy for both public and private sectors. The directive, announced by Environment and Labour officials, is part of the emergency measures under the Graded Response Action […]

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Instagram Mandates Full Return to Office for All US Employees
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Instagram Mandates Full Return to Office for All US Employees

Instagram, the photo and video sharing platform owned by Meta Platforms Inc., has announced a stringent new return-to-office (RTO) policy, requiring all US-based employees with assigned desks to work from the office five days a week. The mandate, which entirely eliminates the company’s previous hybrid work flexibility, will take effect on February 2, 2026. The […]

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Remote Jobs for Indian Professionals Jump by Over 20%
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Remote Jobs for Indian Professionals Jump by Over 20%

The availability of remote and hybrid job roles for the Indian workforce has surged, moving far beyond the temporary phase induced by the pandemic. Data from job platforms reveals a significant transition, with job vacancies explicitly offering “work-from-home” or “remote” options rising steadily, from approximately 7.6% of postings in late 2024 to over 9.1% in […]

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Labour Codes Recognize and Regulate WFH Arrangements
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Labour Codes Recognize and Regulate WFH Arrangements

The imminent operationalization of the four comprehensive Labour Codes is set to bring India’s archaic employment framework in line with the flexible realities of the post-pandemic economy. A significant provision is found within the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020. This provision is the formal recognition and regulation of the Work From Home (WFH) […]

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Delhi Mandates 50% Work-From-Home for Private Offices
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Delhi Mandates 50% Work-From-Home for Private Offices

Delhi government has issued a critical advisory directing all private offices to operate with a maximum of 50 per cent on-site staff, with the remaining employees mandated to work from home. This stringent measure has been implemented as a precautionary step under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). It follows explicit directions from the central […]

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JPMorgan CEO Predicts 3.5-Day Workweek Within Decades
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JPMorgan CEO Predicts 3.5-Day Workweek Within Decades

Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has made a bold prediction that the global workforce, particularly in the developed world, will transition to a 3.5-day workweek within the next 20 to 40 years, driven primarily by the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Jamie made the remarks at […]

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One Remote Day Now Equals a Full Week at Google
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One Remote Day Now Equals a Full Week at Google

Google has updated its Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy, significantly tightening the rules around remote work flexibility. Under the revised guidelines, even a single day of remote work outside an employee’s designated office location will now be counted as a full week against their annual WFA allowance. The change, which has already taken effect, reflects […]

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Intel Announces Major Job Cuts and Ends Hybrid Work Model
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Intel Announces Major Job Cuts and Ends Hybrid Work Model

Intel Corporation has initiated a sweeping restructuring plan under its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, which includes laying off approximately 15,000 employees—roughly 15% of its global workforce—and ending its hybrid work model. The changes, announced in an internal memo dated July 24, 2025, will take effect starting September 1, and are part of a broader effort […]

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Deloitte Tightens Hybrid Work Policy in India, Beginning October 1
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Deloitte Tightens Hybrid Work Policy in India, Beginning October 1

Deloitte LLP has issued a new mandate requiring its India-based workforce to report to the office at least two days per week, beginning October 1. Failure to comply will be tracked and factored into performance reviews, according to an internal memo. The directive covers employees across the firm’s seven offices in India, including those serving […]

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Microsoft Shifts to Hybrid Model, Citing AI Collaboration Needs
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Microsoft Shifts to Hybrid Model, Citing AI Collaboration Needs

Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its workplace policy, requiring employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting February 2026. The move marks the end of its pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely for up to 50% of the time without managerial approval. The […]

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Paramount Mandates Full-Time Office Return by 2026
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Paramount Mandates Full-Time Office Return by 2026

Paramount Global has announced a sweeping return-to-office mandate, requiring employees to resume five-day in-person workweeks starting January 5, 2026. The directive comes from newly appointed CEO David Ellison, who took the helm following Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance Media earlier this year. In an internal memo circulated to staff, David emphasized the need for […]

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ANZ Links Pay to Office Attendance in New Hybrid Work Policy
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ANZ Links Pay to Office Attendance in New Hybrid Work Policy

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of the country’s largest financial institutions, has issued a formal warning to employees that failure to comply with its office attendance policy could result in reduced compensation. The directive, communicated through an internal memo to managers on August 28, outlines a tiered system linking in-office presence to […]

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