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Updated on: Aug 2025
HSBC Mandates Four-Day Office Presence for Senior Executives
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HSBC Mandates Four-Day Office Presence for Senior Executives

HSBC Holdings Plc has announced a significant change to its remote work policy, requiring all managing directors to work from the office at least four days a week starting October 2025. The directive, confirmed via an internal memo, applies to senior leaders across the bank’s global operations and marks a clear departure from the flexible […]

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Bengaluru Officials Propose WFH Wednesdays for IT Workers
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Bengaluru Officials Propose WFH Wednesdays for IT Workers

Bengaluru Outer Ring Road (ORR), home to over 500 IT and tech companies, continues to face severe traffic congestion, especially during peak hours between 9 and 10 am. In response, city officials—including representatives from the BBMP, BMTC, and Bengaluru Traffic Police—have proposed a set of coordinated measures aimed at reducing vehicular load and improving commute […]

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Why Sudden Infosys Campaign Don’t Work Over 9.15 Hours Daily?
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Why Sudden Infosys Campaign Don’t Work Over 9.15 Hours Daily?

Infosys has started sending warning emails to employees who work beyond 9 hours and 15 minutes daily. This change comes after the company introduced a tracking system to watch work hours more closely, especially for those working from home. The system sends alerts to employees who go past the allowed limit. An Infosys employee told […]

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Infosys Introduces New Worklife Balance Campaign
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Infosys Introduces New Worklife Balance Campaign

Infosys has rolled out a new internal campaign aimed at reinforcing work-life balance among its employees, emphasizing adherence to a structured work schedule of 9.15 hours per day, five days a week. The initiative follows public debate sparked by remarks from Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He had earlier advocated for a 70-hour workweek, which received […]

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Genpact Faces Employee Backlash Over Work Hours Policy
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Genpact Faces Employee Backlash Over Work Hours Policy

Genpact, a global professional services firm, has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over its alleged implementation of a 10-hour workday policy. What began as internal murmurs has now escalated into a full-blown public debate, with employees, HR professionals, and industry observers raising concerns about work-life balance, mental health, and corporate transparency. […]

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‘Mind Your Health’: Infosys Flags Overwork in Hybrid Work Era
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‘Mind Your Health’: Infosys Flags Overwork in Hybrid Work Era

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has issued a cautionary advisory to employees working remotely for extended hours. The Bengaluru-headquartered company has begun sending personalized emails to employees whose average work hours exceed the company’s standard threshold, urging them to “mind their health” and maintain a balanced work-life schedule. This initiative comes amid rising reports […]

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Ford Mandates Four-Day In-Office Workweek
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Ford Mandates Four-Day In-Office Workweek

Ford Motor Company has announced that most of its global salaried workforce will be required to work on-site at least four days a week, starting September 1, 2025. The decision marks a notable escalation in Ford’s return-to-office (RTO) policy. It also brings the company in line with other major U.S. corporations—such as Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, […]

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Infosys Tightens Hybrid Policy as Bengaluru Tops Attendance
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Infosys Tightens Hybrid Policy as Bengaluru Tops Attendance

Infosys, one of India’s top IT services firms, has reported that its Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune development centres recorded the highest on-site attendance in April 2025. The data, shared during an internal all-hands meeting, reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its return-to-office (RTO) policy, which mandates a minimum in-office presence for employees each month. […]

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Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return
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Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return

Google has intensified its return-to-office (RTO) policies, requiring remote employees within 50 miles of company offices to work on-site at least three days per week or face potential job loss. The updated mandate, announced on June 13, 2025, primarily affects employees in Search, marketing, research, and core engineering teams. Google has launched voluntary buyout programs […]

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Nestlé India Introduces Pet-Friendly Workplace Policy
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Nestlé India Introduces Pet-Friendly Workplace Policy

Nestlé India has launched a pet-friendly workplace policy, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and inclusivity. The initiative, which includes ‘paw-ternity’ leave and premium pet care support, aims to support employees who welcome a new pet into their homes. Nestlé India is incorporating pet-friendly benefits into its corporate culture, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being. […]

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Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding
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Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Bengaluru, India’s IT capital, has been grappling with severe flooding following two days of relentless rainfall, prompting Cognizant Technology Solutions to mandate work-from-home (WFH) for its employees on May 20. The decision comes as major tech corridors, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, BTM Layout, and Marathahalli, remain submerged, disrupting daily commutes and crippling office access. While […]

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Deloitte, KPMG, IT firms: Advisory for Staff amid India-Pak Tension
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Deloitte, KPMG, IT firms: Advisory for Staff amid India-Pak Tension

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, several top companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Indian IT, and global consulting firms have issued advisories urging employees in high-risk areas to work from home (WFH) and avoid non-essential travel. Companies including HCLTech, Deloitte, EY, Tech Mahindra, and KPMG have activated precautionary measures, especially in northern states and the […]

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