Work Model: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Apr 2025

Technology

Bill Gates on AIs Impact From Five Working Days to Two

Apr 28, 2025

Google Issues Ultimatum Return to Office or Risk Job Loss

Google has taken a firm stance on its return-to-office policy, issuing a warning to certain remote e...

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Apr 24, 2025

Latest news: Google Issues Ultimatum Return to Office or Risk Job Loss - SightsIn Plus

Flipkart Joins Industry Trend Five-Day Work From Office

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has announced that all employees will now be required to wor...

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Apr 17, 2025

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LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman on Startup Culture Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth

Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has reignited the long-standing debate on work-life balanc...

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Apr 7, 2025

Latest news: LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman on Startup Culture Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth - SightsIn Plus

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Bill Gates Predicts AI-Driven 2-Day Workweeks but Warns of Pay Cuts

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and a prominent voice in technology, has made a bold prediction about the future of work. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Bill suggested that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the traditional five-day workweek to just two or three days within the next decade. However, he […]

Mar 29, 2025

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Trump’s Return-to-Office Mandate Sparks Chaos

President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, order mandated hundreds of thousands of federal employees full-time Return-to-Office, ending remote arrangements established during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many returned to unprepared workplaces, facing dire conditions. At NASA headquarters in Washington, employees encountered cockroach infestations and worked in chairs without desks, according to two insiders. Across eight agencies, […]

Mar 17, 2025

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Infosys Tightens WFH Rules Amid Push for In-Person Collaboration

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has introduced new guidelines for its hybrid work model, requiring employees to seek managerial approval for additional work-from-home (WFH) days. The updated policy, effective from March 10, 2025, mandates that employees must work from the office for at least 10 days a month. Key Highlights of Infosys […]

Mar 13, 2025

Compensation

Deloitte Links Office Attendance to Employee Performance Review

Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has introduced a new policy linking office attendance to performance evaluations for employees in its U.S. tax division. This move, which requires employees to work in person two to three days a week, marks a significant shift in the company’s approach to hybrid work. The policy has […]

Mar 6, 2025

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Infosys Enforces 10-Day Work-from-Office with System Intervention

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has implemented a “system intervention” to ensure compliance with its hybrid work model. Effective March 10, 2025, this initiative mandates employees to work from the office for at least 10 days a month. The move aims to foster collaboration among teams while maintaining flexibility for employees. This policy applies […]

Mar 6, 2025

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Capgemini CEO Promotes Work-Life Balance with New Policies

Capgemini India’s CEO Ashwin Yardi has advocated for a 47.5-hour work week and a strict no weekend email policy. Ashwin emphasized the importance of work-life balance. He highlighted the need to adapt to the expectations of younger employees while speaking at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) Ashwin Yardi’s proposal for a 47.5-hour work […]

Feb 25, 2025

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TCS Reinforces In-Office Work Model with New Policy Changes

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has recently revised its work-from-office (WFO) policy, setting new benchmarks in the Indian IT sector. The updated policy emphasizes stricter office attendance rules, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a structured in-office work model. This move comes at a time when many competitors continue to practice hybrid […]

Feb 20, 2025

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Slams Petition for Remote Work Flexibility

In a recent town hall meeting, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon made headlines by vehemently rejecting a petition from employees seeking more flexible work arrangements. His comments, which included the expletive-laden phrase “Don’t waste time on it. I don’t care how many people sign that f***ing petition,” have sparked widespread debate and controversy. JPMorgan CEO’s […]

Feb 17, 2025

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AP to Promote Work From Home, Especially for Women

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a significant push for a “Work From Home” policy through the AP IT and GCC Policy 4.0. This initiative aims to promote better work-life balance and increase workforce participation, especially among women professionals. The AP IT and GCC Policy 4.0 focuses on creating large-scale capacities in […]

Feb 15, 2025

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RTO Policies of Big Four Firms: Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC

Big Four accounting and consulting firms—Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC—are bucking the RTO trend by sticking with hybrid work policies. These firms collectively employ 1.5 million staff worldwide and occupy prime commercial real estate in major cities. Here’s a detailed look at their return-to-office (RTO) policies: Deloitte’s Hybrid and KPMG’s Flexible Work Model for RTO […]

Feb 15, 2025

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200 UK Companies Adopt Four-Day Work Week, No Pay Cuts

Over 200 companies in the United Kingdom have permanently adopted a four-day work week for their employees, without any reduction in pay. This shift, which impacts more than 5,000 employees, is part of a broader movement towards improving work-life balance and boosting productivity. The decision to adopt a four-day work week stems from the growing […]

Jan 29, 2025

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Trump Declares Remote Work Dead: 100% Work from Office

President Donald Trump has announced the termination of remote work for federal employees, mandating a complete return to office work. This decision, made through an executive order signed on January 20, 2025, has generated significant debate and concern among federal workers and labor unions. The executive order, titled “Return to In-Person Work,” requires all federal […]

Jan 25, 2025