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Amazon, PwC, and Wipro are enforcing stricter return-to-office policies, moving away from remote work. These companies cite the need for collaboration, innovation, and career development. Is remote work coming to an end?

Amazon CEO's Return-To-Office Mandate: Are Days Of Remote Work Numbered?

Amazon, PwC, and Wipro are enforcing stricter return-to-office policies, moving away from remote work. These companies cite the need for collaboration, innovation, and career development. Is remote work coming to an end?

The days of remote work might be numbered, with giants such as Amazon doubling down on strict return-to-office policies.
Amazon, the tech behemoth, recently announced a significant shift in its return-to-work stance. Starting January, corporate employees will be required to work from the office five days a week, compared to the current three-day hybrid model.
In a memo, CEO Andy Jassy stated that the move aims to rebuild Amazon&rsquo;s unique corporate culture, which has been fraying due to remote work. While there are some exceptions for extenuating circumstances, this is a hard reset on their work model.
Amazon isn&rsquo;t the only company pushing stricter office policies. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the UK has also introduced a new rule requiring employees to spend at least 60% of their time in the office or with clients.
To ensure compliance, PwC will be tracking employees' locations and sharing the data with them on a monthly basis.
PwC&rsquo;s Managing Partner, Laura Hinton, believes this approach is essential for maintaining client service, coaching, and professional development.
Even Walmart has joined the conversation with a relocation mandate, pushing employees to work from their office campus. Walmart&rsquo;s efforts to support employees with childcare facilities, fitness centers, and community-focused amenities reflect the growing corporate shift back to office spaces.owed suit, mandating employees to come to the office at least three days a week or face consequences, such as losing their leaves.
After offering a flexible work model post-COVID, Wipro now insists that in-office work is crucial for collaboration, mentorship, and growth.
With companies like Dell, AT&amp;T, Salesforce, and Bank of America following similar trends, it seems that the era of hybrid work could be nearing its end. The reasons cited? Collaboration, innovation, company culture, and career development.
What do you think &ndash; are these policies justified, or is this a step backward for work-life balance?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe for more updates on the changing corporate landscape!
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Major banks like Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have already adopted five-day office commutes for many employees

Citi, HSBC, Barclays increase in-office requirements to five days a week

Major banks like Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have already adopted five-day office commutes for many employees

Citigroup Inc, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Barclays Plc are requiring more staff to work from the office five days a week due to upcoming regulatory changes. The banks are recognized for their relatively lenient approach on Wall Street regarding remote work post-pandemic.
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However, this is shifting as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the primary watchdog for the US brokerage industry, prepares to reintroduce pre-pandemic workplace monitoring rules in the coming weeks.
Major banks like Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have already adopted five-day office commutes for many employees. Smaller firms, however, have promoted flexible work arrangements to attract and retain talent.

HCL Technologies has asked all employees who are part of Digital Foundation Services to come to office at least three days a week beginning February 19

HCL Technologies asks its employees to report to office thrice a week

<h2>HCL Technologies has asked all employees who are part of Digital Foundation Services to come to office at least three days a week beginning February 19</h2>

HCL Technologies has asked all employees who are part of Digital Foundation Services (DFS) to come to office at least three days a week beginning February 19, according to a communication by Noida-headquartered IT company.
The move comes at a time when more and more tech companies are shifting to workplace-based models, insisting that employees be physically present in the office cubicles for a certain number of days every week to enhance teamwork, facilitate face-to-face interactions, and strengthen workplace culture.
As such, senior managers and leadership team in DFS (those above a certain position and level) have transitioned to a hybrid model and work from office at least three days in a week. The recent communication states that from February 19, the same hybrid work model will be applicable to all employees of DFS.
All DFS employees, irrespective of their band, will be required to work from their designated HCLTech offices for a minimum of three days in a week, the memo said, adding that designated managers will be required to ensure that roster compliance is updated on the designated portal.
HCL's DFS division has 80,000 employees.
Further, the communication said that freshers undergoing training will be required to work from office all five days a week, in order to get a complete learning experience.
"Non-compliance to the...guidelines will be treated as unauthorised absence and call for disciplinary action in line with company policy," it said.
When contacted, an HCLTech spokesperson said that the company follows a hybrid work model, wherein employees are required to work from office three days in a week.&nbsp;

GRWI 2023: India's position has taken a significant hit, plummeting 15 places to secure the 64th spot out of 108 countries on the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI).

Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) 2023: India ranks among the worst, this country tops the list

Global Remote Work Index: India ranks among the worst, this country tops the list

<h2>India's position has taken a significant hit, plummeting 15 places to secure the 64th spot out of 108 countries on the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI)</h2>

GRWI 2023: India's position in the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) has fallen significantly, landing at 64th out of 108 countries. This marks a notable 15-place decline from the previous year, raising questions about the nation's preparedness for remote work.
In contrast, the top 10 countries leading the GRWI are Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, and Slovakia.
<h3>Global Remote Work Index 2023: Key criteria about the index</h3>
The GRWI, published by cybersecurity firm NordLayer, evaluates nations based on four key criteria: cyber safety, economic safety, digital and physical infrastructure, and social safety.
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Donatas Tamelis, Managing Director at NordLayer, remarked, "Remote work is here to stay; it is a fundamental shift in how we approach productivity and work-life balance."
<h3>GRWI 2023: India's position</h3>
India has dropped to the 64th position in the Global Remote Work Index, which evaluates countries on cyber safety, economic safety, digital and physical infrastructure, and social safety. India's decline can be attributed to underperformance in digital infrastructure (77) and social safety (74). The report highlights India's digital infrastructure as one of the least developed globally, ranking 95th, and notes expensive and low-quality internet connections (78th and 70th, respectively).
Also read/watch - <a title="Nestle India's big announcement: To undertake 1:10 stock split to attract retail investors" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/nestle-india-s-big-announcement-to-undertake-1-10-stock-split-to-attract-retail-investors-1697701262278">Nestle India's big announcement: To undertake 1:10 stock split to attract retail investors</a>
In social safety, India is perceived as one of the most isolated countries with a low personal rights index (88) and limited inclusiveness (65). In terms of cyber and economic safety, India's performance is average, with rankings of 56 and 55, respectively.
Although India is cost-effective with a low cost of living, its healthcare system is rated poorly (93). On the positive side, the country has a reasonably robust cyber infrastructure (13) and a decent response capacity (19).

WeWork, which is backed by Japanese tech giant Softbank, was hit hard by the pandemic as social distancing rules drove people to work from home

WeWork warns it might go out of business amid financial losses, cash crunch

WeWork warns it might go out of business amid financial losses, cash needs

WeWork, which is backed by Japanese tech giant Softbank, was hit hard by the pandemic as social distancing rules drove people to work from home

Embattled office-sharing firm WeWork on Tuesday warned US regulators that it is worried about its survival.
Citing financial losses, cash needs, and a drop in memberships, WeWork said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that "substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern."
After the announcement, shares of WeWork, the once globally hyped office space sharing company, plunged&nbsp;by close to 24% in extended trading in New York. Trouble for WeWork:&nbsp; The company has been in trouble since Neumann's forced departure in late 2019 following WeWork's failed IPO, in which the company's valuation fell from $47 billion to less than $10 billion. WeWork has lost billions of dollars during the first six months of this year, with macroeconomic conditions weakening demand for its shared office spaces, the company told regulators.&nbsp;
WeWork, which is backed by Japanese tech giant Softbank, was hit hard by the pandemic as social distancing rules drove people to work from home. The company had been a celebrated star in the sharing economy that put a mammoth footprint in the commercial real estate of major cities around the globe.

This survey, conducted in May 2023, captured insights from 1,810 individuals, consisting of 561 employers and 1,249 jobseekers. The research was conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed 

Indian jobseekers value work flexibility over big salary shows Indeed survey

This survey, conducted in May 2023, captured insights from 1,810 individuals, consisting of 561 employers and 1,249 jobseekers. The research was conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed&nbsp;

Work flexibility is the most crucial parameter for Indian jobseekers, much more than compensation and benefits, according to a survey by global job site Indeed.&nbsp;
As per the survey, 71 per cent of jobseekers chose flexibility as the top parameter. This includes ability to work from home, set your own hours, and take breaks as needed.
The survey 'The Job Search Process: A Look from the Inside Out' aims to gain insights into the preferences, challenges, and aspirations of jobseekers amidst global economic shifts.
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This survey, conducted in May 2023, captured insights from 1,810 individuals, consisting of 561 employers and 1,249 jobseekers. The research was conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed.
Around 70 per cent of Indian jobseekers consider work modes, such as hybrid or remote work arrangements, and 69 per cent factor in the proximity of the job location.
As per the survey, 67 per cent of jobseekers consider the compensation offered, including the salary, benefits, health insurance, leave policies and other learning and development programmes associated with the job.
"It is imperative that we see the future of work as a journey and not as a destination. Streamlining processes, building aspirations and empathetic consideration can really empower jobseekers and unlock a diverse pool of talent," said Sashi Kumar, head of sales, Indeed India. Also read/watch| <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/tomato-prices-government-cuts-price-of-subsidised-tomato-to-rs-70-kg-1689772689461">Tomato prices: Government cuts price of subsidised tomato to Rs 70/kg</a> 
"Hence, employers who want to attract and retain top talent need to be aware of these preferences and be willing to adapt," Kumar added.
The survey also revealed that most jobseekers (63 per cent) prefer to work in a hybrid setting, where they can work from home some days and from office on other days. Larger organisations are more likely to offer the desired flexibility, with 51 per cent of employers stating that they do.
The survey further noted that 82 per cent of blue-collar workers say that fair compensation is what they look for in new jobs. Given the nature of their jobs, a significant proportion also seek physical safety (73 per cent).
Job seekers often feel the need for more transparency and clarity about the job and the interview process, according to the survey. They are also concerned about the fairness of the process, including potential discrimination based on race, gender, or other factors, it said.

The loss in valuation represents 26% decline compared to 2019 which it expects to expand further to 42% and the demand for office spaces will be 13% lower by the end of the decade

Remote work to erase $800 billion from office value globally: McKinsey

The loss in valuation represents 26% decline compared to 2019 which it expects to expand further to 42% and the demand for office spaces will be 13% lower by the end of the decade

Offices in major cities globally are at a risk of losing $800 billion of value due to remote work, a report by McKinsey Global Institute said. The report also highlighted the loss &nbsp;landlords are facing from post-pandemic changes in employment trends.
Covid-19 pandemic that had pushed hybrid work culture has driven the need for office spaces down. The report further added that this loss in valuation represents a 26% decline compared to 2019 which can further expand to 42%.
The consultation firm futher noted that remote work is also affecting the value of retail and residential real estate as people&rsquo;s new habits influence where they shop and live.&nbsp;
The report predicts that in a moderate scenario, demand for office space will be 13% lower by the end of the decade. Meanwhile, the attendance of employees remain lower than 30% compared to the period before pandemic and only 37% of the employees are back at office every day.&nbsp;
Now, lower attendance has driven down rents in real terms. U.S city San Fransisco has seen a decline of 28%, while New york has seen 18% decline. Meanwhile, European centers such as Paris, London and Munich have been more resilient.

TCS, which has been pushing employees to resume working from offices lately to deepen the organisational culture, said that it does not discriminate between genders on remuneration

TCS ends work-from-home: women attrition races past men 

TCS, which has been pushing employees to resume working from offices lately to deepen the organisational culture, said that it does not discriminate between genders on remuneration

Largest tech company TCS on Tuesday said attrition among its women employees has raced past the same for men, hinting that the end of work-from-home may have a role to play in it.
Its chief human resources officer Milind Lakkad said that historically, the attrition among women employees &ndash; who constitute over 35 per cent of the over 6 lakh-strong workforce &ndash; has been lower or similar to that of men, and called the development as "unusual".
"...I would think working from home during the pandemic reset the domestic arrangements for some women, keeping them from returning to office even after everything normalised," he said in an interview published in the company's annual report.
Lakkad acknowledged that the higher attrition among women is a "setback" to the Tata Group company's efforts to promote gender diversity and added that the company is focusing on reversing the trend.
The annual report did not reveal the exact attrition number on the basis of gender. Its overall attrition peaked in the middle of the fiscal gone by and came down to over 20 per cent at the end of March.
Lakkad said focused leadership development programmes like 'iExcel' are driving change on this front. The annual report said the flagship executive leadership development programme for women has completed 22 editions and 1,450 women leaders have benefitted from it.
Women made up nearly a fourth of the leadership positions fulfilled with internal candidates in FY23, even though they account for only 14 per cent of the applicant pool, Lakkad said.
"This speaks well of the quality of the women candidates in our leadership pool as well as the supportive attitudes of our business leaders in promoting diversity," he added.
Women constituted 38.1 per cent of TCS' net hires in FY23, Lakkad said.
'Rebegin' -- a TCS initiative for experienced women professionals re-entering the workforce after a break -- saw nearly 14,000 job applications in FY23, the annual report said.
Of the nearly 30,000 employees classified as senior management, almost 4,000 or over 13 per cent were women, the annual report said.
It also said that TCS has introduced a policy on flexible work arrangements, which provides necessary support and flexibility for caregivers of young children, expectant women employees, and persons with disability.
TCS, which has been pushing employees to resume working from offices lately to deepen the organisational culture, said that it does not discriminate between genders on remuneration.

The central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is not in favour of work for home for its employees due to air pollution crisis.
The Centre filed an affidavit in the top court ahead of the hearing on air pollution emergency in the Capital region.
The Commission for Air Quality Management late on Tuesday night directed the governments of NCR states to allow work from home for 50% of their employees and suggested the same for private offices.
The central government, however, told the court that work from home will "not be of much benefit and effect".
In its affidavit, the government said,"... In the recent past, several governmental functions were impacted due to Covid-19 pandemic for substantially a long period of time which entailed pan India ramifications."
The centre, however, said it has "issued an advisory to its employees on carpooling".
In the last hearing, the Supreme Court had asked the Central and state governments to consider work from home for their employees for a week.
Delhi and neighbouring areas have been blanketed under toxic smog since Diwali. The Capital's air remained in&nbsp;"very poor"category on Wednesday with the AQI level of 379.
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Air Pollution: Centre tells Supreme Court it's not in favour of work from home

Air Pollution: The central government has told Supreme Court that it is not in favour of work for home for its employees

Pollution: Centre says it can't allow work from home for its staff

Centre says it can't allow work from home for its staff
Pollution panel directed work from home for 50% govt staff
Centre's affidavit in top court ahead of hearing on pollution
Centre says it has advised&nbsp;employees on carpooling
SC had also asked central and state govts to consider work from home

Air Pollution: Central govt, in its affidavit in Supreme Court, has stated that work from home will "not be of much benefit and effect"

The central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is not in favour of work for home for its employees due to air pollution crisis.
The Centre filed an affidavit in the top court ahead of the hearing on air pollution emergency in the Capital region.
The Commission for Air Quality Management late on Tuesday night directed the governments of NCR states to allow work from home for 50% of their employees and suggested the same for private offices.
The central government, however, told the court that work from home will "not be of much benefit and effect".
In its affidavit, the government said,"... In the recent past, several governmental functions were impacted due to Covid-19 pandemic for substantially a long period of time which entailed pan India ramifications."
The centre, however, said it has "issued an advisory to its employees on carpooling".
In the last hearing, the Supreme Court had asked the Central and state governments to consider work from home for their employees for a week.
Delhi and neighbouring areas have been blanketed under toxic smog since Diwali. The Capital's air remained in&nbsp;"very poor"category on Wednesday with the AQI level of 379.
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In a first,&nbsp;PwC&nbsp;will allow all its 40,000 U.S. client services employees to work virtually permanently making it one of the biggest employers to embrace permanent 'work from home' models.&nbsp;&nbsp;PwC employees who take up would have to come into the office a maximum of three days a month for in-person appointments for&nbsp; critical team meeting, learning sessions et al.&nbsp;But the option comes with cost modelled on the same lines as Google's offer to employees the salary structure for WFH&nbsp;workers will require them to take a pay cut depending on living cost of area they are living in.&nbsp;The need to provide remote work option is growing across companies.&nbsp;Host of a business show on CNBC's US network&nbsp;was quoted as saying &ldquo;I continue to hear a litany of frustration from those who run large organizations in terms of their inability to get people back in the office. Some of these CEOs are at their wits&rsquo; end as how they deal with it. &lsquo;How do I get people back in.&rsquo;

PwC offers permanent work from home option but with a pay cut

The firm was the first in its industry to make full-time virtual work available to client services employees.

In a first,&nbsp;PwC&nbsp;will allow all its 40,000 U.S. client services employees to work virtually permanently making it one of the biggest employers to embrace permanent 'work from home' models.&nbsp;&nbsp; PwC employees who take up would have to come into the office a maximum of three days a month for in-person appointments for&nbsp; critical team meeting, learning sessions et al.&nbsp; But the option comes with cost modelled on the same lines as Google's offer to employees the salary structure for WFH&nbsp;workers will require them to take a pay cut depending on living cost of area they are living in.&nbsp; The need to provide remote work option is growing across companies.&nbsp;Host of a business show on CNBC's US network&nbsp;was quoted as saying &ldquo;I continue to hear a litany of frustration from those who run large organizations in terms of their inability to get people back in the office. Some of these CEOs are at their wits&rsquo; end as how they deal with it. &lsquo;How do I get people back in.&rsquo;

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams.

WFH vs WFO: Felt unproductive yet overworked during the pandemic? You’re not alone!

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams

Felt unproductive yet overworked during the pandemic? You’re not alone!

Remote work diminished collaboration amongst teams: Microsoft study
Rich data on emails, calendars, calls &amp; more of 61k MS employees studied
People worked longer hours during the pandemic
Work may have been interspersed across the day with non-work activities
Formal groups &amp; communities became less interconnected &amp; more siloed
Study based on&nbsp;early period of the outbreak: Dec '19-June '20
Pandemic related fears may have damaged collaborative spirits
Important to assess context before applying findings to current day
GFX&nbsp;1 - VO:&nbsp;Adding further heat.....office debate
GFX&nbsp;2 - VO:&nbsp;driving up&nbsp;the average......10 per cent
GFX&nbsp;3 - VO:&nbsp;employees added fewer.......existing ones
GFX&nbsp;4 - VO: Work culture has significantly.....remote work

Microsoft study assessing its 61,100 employees claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams

Adding further heat to the work-from-home versus work-from-office debate,&nbsp;a study of Microsoft&rsquo;s 61,100 employees conducted by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/microsoft-announces-60-000-000-000-buyback-hikes-dividend-for-12th-straight-year-1631673497359">Microsoft</a>&nbsp;claims that remote work diminished communication and collaboration amongst teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Assessing&nbsp;rich data on the emails, calendars, instant messages, video/audio calls and workweek&nbsp;hours&rsquo;&nbsp;of its&nbsp;own&nbsp;workers, the tech behemoth published the peer-reviewed study&nbsp;in the journal&nbsp;Nature Human&nbsp;Behaviour.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-woes-zoom-call-gaffes-can-cost-you-your-jobs-1630997702767">WFH woes: Zoom call gaffes can cost you your jobs!</a>
According to the study, people worked longer hours during the pandemic, driving up&nbsp;the average workweek inside the company by 10 per cent.&nbsp;But it may not mean people were working more, said the researchers. The increase could be due to&nbsp;the spreading out of work across the day with breaks or interruptions for non-work activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study&nbsp;also&nbsp;found that formal business groups and informal communities within the company became less interconnected and more siloed. Overall, the employees added fewer new collaborators and parted away from fewer existing ones.&nbsp;
But sceptics warn that the study was conducted between&nbsp;December 2019 and June 2020, which was an early period in the outbreak. With so much uncertainty and fear in the world,&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;wasn&rsquo;t exactly a priority&nbsp;then&nbsp;and not many had started using&nbsp;video conferencing&nbsp;tools&nbsp;like Zoom.
SEE MORE |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-office-or-hybrid-how-employees-feel-about-post-pandemic-work-culture-1628480780910">WFH, Office or Hybrid? How employees feel about post-pandemic work culture</a>
Work culture has significantly changed in the last year&nbsp;with&nbsp;remote work&nbsp;and communication becoming fairly systematic&nbsp;in&nbsp;many companies.&nbsp;This is why&nbsp;it's&nbsp;important to&nbsp;assess the context of the study&nbsp;before&nbsp;applying the learnings to the present day.

66% of workers want companies to allow flexible or hybrid working models and 30% are ready to quit if their employer calls them to the office, finds WEF survey.

WFH, Office or Hybrid? How employees feel about post-pandemic work culture

66% of workers want companies to allow flexible or hybrid working models and&nbsp;30% are ready to quit if their employer calls them to the office, finds WEF&nbsp;survey

Many of us have enjoyed or tolerated working in physical offices
The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work
For many employees, work from home prompted&nbsp;flexibility &amp; greater control
As virus spread slows down, companies want to resume in-person work
But most people are not ready to return to the old format of office work
66% of workers want more flexibility or hybrid&nbsp;working: WEF&nbsp;survey
Strongest support from&nbsp;women, parents, adults under 35, high earners
People want 2.5 days of work from home per week on average
Indian workers want&nbsp;3.4 work from home days a week
30% ready to quit or switch jobs if forced to go to the office full-time
52% miss their colleagues; 65% say they are more productive at home
Experts warn of the possible problems of flexible working
Younger workers may&nbsp;lose out on networking or peer support
Leaders at risk of losing empathy and becoming too out of touch
Lack of work-office boundaries can lead to burnout &amp; mental illnesses
Every organisation must examine its structure before choosing a model

66% of workers want companies to allow flexible or hybrid working models and&nbsp;30% are ready to quit if their employer calls them to the office, finds WEF&nbsp;survey

The concept of a workplace&nbsp;or physical office&nbsp;where every staffer is expected to show up for&nbsp;8&nbsp;to&nbsp;9 hours&nbsp;every day of the week, is one that many of us have lived, enjoyed&nbsp;or&nbsp;tolerated for the&nbsp;better part of our memory.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But the coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying stay-at-home orders&nbsp;have completely changed&nbsp;the way we work.&nbsp;The lockdown normalised working from home and this has prompted a&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of flexibility&nbsp;and more control&nbsp;for workers.&nbsp;As the virus spread slows down, more and more employers are asking their staff to resume in-person work.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/infosys-reopens-offices-as-wfh-starts-to-wind-down-for-india-inc-1626925437802">Infosys reopens offices as WFH starts to wind down for India Inc</a>
However, findings of a new&nbsp;World Economic Forum (WEF) survey revealed that most people are not ready to go back&nbsp;to the way things used to be. Of the 12,500 workers surveyed,&nbsp;the majority (or 66%) of people want employers to allow flexible or hybrid working models going forward.&nbsp;
The echos in support of flexibility were strongest among women, parents of young children, adults under 35 and those with higher education or income.&nbsp;However, not everyone wants to work from home all the time. People who want flexible work advocate for 2.5 work from home days on average, while Indians, in particular, want 3.4 work from home days a week.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The survey of workers in 29 nations also found that&nbsp;nearly a third (or 30%) of workers are ready to quit or consider looking for another job if they were forced to go back to the office full-time.&nbsp;
Around half (52%) of the people said they miss their colleagues, whereas 65%&nbsp;said they are more&nbsp;productive with a flexible work schedule.&nbsp;
But some experts&nbsp;have&nbsp;warned&nbsp;against this&nbsp;overenthusiastic&nbsp;love for flexibility.&nbsp;An International Labour Organisation report said that Gen-Z or early-career workers lose out on the networking and peer support that was normal prior to the pandemic.&nbsp;There is also the risk of leaders losing empathy and becoming out of touch with&nbsp;their employees and their individual needs. Additionally, it could become hard for some people to maintain a work-life balance as the lines between work and home get&nbsp;blurred. This&nbsp;may lead to burnout and mental health issues.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-or-wt-the-burnout-year-as-office-hours-extend-endlessly-1617329229851">WFH or WT*, the&nbsp;burnout year as office hours extend endlessly</a>
All in all, the office vs flexibility debate&nbsp;will need to be addressed after a fundamental examination of a company&rsquo;s operating structure and needs

An online survey showed that 65% of workers questioned were willing to take a pay cut in order to maintain the current status of work from home (WFH).&nbsp;The survey which was commissioned by an insurance firm Breeze as per Bloomberg&nbsp;found that 65% of American workers who said their jobs could be done entirely remotely were willing to take a pay cut of 5% to stay at home and work.&nbsp;Nearly half of the respondents also said they were willing to reduce paid time off given by the company to be able to work from home as it increases productivity.&nbsp;

Pay me less, but don't call me back to work! The return to office vs WFH struggle

Pay me less, but don't call me back to work! Survey shows 65% respondents would take pay cuts but are unwilling to give up work from home.&nbsp;

Survey shows&nbsp;65% of workers who said their jobs could be done entirely remotely were willing to take a 5% reduction to stay at home.

An online survey showed that 65% of workers questioned were willing to take a pay cut in order to maintain the current status of work from home (WFH).&nbsp; The survey which was commissioned by an insurance firm Breeze as per Bloomberg&nbsp;found that 65% of American workers who said their jobs could be done entirely remotely were willing to take a pay cut of 5% to stay at home and work.&nbsp; Nearly half of the respondents also said they were willing to reduce paid time off given by the company to be able to work from home as it increases productivity.&nbsp;

Signalling some normalcy tech giant Infosys&nbsp;is opening it's offices to employees almost after a year and a half. According to Reuters, Infosys&nbsp;has sent a memo to it's employees that they could resume work from offices.&nbsp;
Read/Watch Also: Will September mark the end of the WFH&nbsp;era?However the wind down from WFH&nbsp;culture will be a long and slow one.&nbsp;In its memo, Infosys&nbsp;said the country's safety situation seems to be improving, with growing vaccination coverage. During the press briefing post quarterly earning the $190 billion tech company said that roughly 99% of its staff was working from home, and the company would make efforts to get "more and more people to come to office" over the next couple of quarters.Tata Consultancy Services&nbsp;said earlier this month that it hoped to vaccinate all its employees and their families by September post which they would take a call on any 'return to office' plans.&nbsp;

Infosys reopens offices as WFH starts to wind down for India Inc

Ready to go back to offices? WFH&nbsp;seems to be on the wind down as Infosys reopens offices as early as next month.&nbsp;

WFH era to end?

Google to open offices from September, TCS&nbsp;awaiting vaccination drive for firm to be complete

Signalling some normalcy tech giant Infosys&nbsp;is opening it's offices to employees almost after a year and a half. According to Reuters, Infosys&nbsp;has sent a memo to it's employees that they could resume work from offices.&nbsp;
 Read/Watch Also: <a href="https://www.edtr.ai/9ghx">Will September mark the end of the WFH&nbsp;era?</a> However the wind down from WFH&nbsp;culture will be a long and slow one.&nbsp;In its memo, Infosys&nbsp;said the country's safety situation seems to be improving, with growing vaccination coverage. During the press briefing post quarterly earning the $190 billion tech company said that roughly 99% of its staff was working from home, and the company would make efforts to get "more and more people to come to office" over the next couple of quarters. Tata Consultancy Services&nbsp;said earlier this month that it hoped to vaccinate all its employees and their families by September post which they would take a call on any 'return to office' plans.&nbsp;

Collen&nbsp;Chullis' sassy daughter has caught the attention of millions around the world!Her 8-year-old daughter, Adelle&nbsp;impersonated her as she works from home and simultaneously manages her household. The hilarious clip, that Chullis&nbsp;posted on her LinkedIn&nbsp;in April has now impressed millions of people. The video has over 15 million views and 5 million likes.&nbsp;In the 1 min 23 sec funny video, the little girl from Virginia sits at her mother's desk and pretends taking work calls and jotting&nbsp;important notes. She also emulates her mother in hushing the kids when they enter the room while she is on calls, or working on her desktop.&nbsp;Adelle&nbsp;seems an expert at what she was doing, as her mother, wrote in the caption that this was her first and only take!

'Like mother, like daughter': 8-year-old's imitation of her mother's WFH goes viral 

Watch how&nbsp;Collen&nbsp;Chullis' 8-year-old sassy daughter captured millions of hearts around the world!

8-year-old's spot on imitation of her mother's WFH goes viral
Collen&nbsp;Chullis posted the video in April&nbsp;on her LinkedIn
Chullis' sassy daughter has caught the attention of millions around the world
Chullis&nbsp;video has garnered over 15 million views, 5 million likes now

Collen&nbsp;Chulis'&nbsp;video has now crossed 5 million likes and 15 million views on LinkedIn

An eight-year-old daughter&nbsp;impersonated her working from home mother in a video that has now gone viral
Collen&nbsp;Chullis' sassy daughter has caught the attention of millions around the world! Her 8-year-old daughter, Adelle&nbsp;impersonated her as she worked from home and simultaneously managed her household.
The hilarious clip, that Chullis&nbsp;posted on her LinkedIn&nbsp;in April has over 15 million views and 5 million likes.&nbsp; Chullis&nbsp;said the video was shot in 1 take.&nbsp;Adelle&nbsp;definitely seemed to have observed her mother well.

As WFH&nbsp;continues for many Google&nbsp;unveiled a platform&nbsp;that lets its workers calculate salary for work from home option which is different than the office pay the employee would draw and also dependent on area they are choosing to work in.&nbsp;Google's new tool is called "Work Location Tool", the platform adjusts the employee's compensation to match the cost of living in the chosen work location.&nbsp;CNET&nbsp;reported that if an employee were to request a transfer out of a metropolis like New York or San Francisco, the Work Location Tool will reduce their salary accordingly.Google spokesperson was quoted saying&nbsp;that the tool will "allow all employees to request to move to a new location, or even go remote."Google, which employs some 140,000 people worldwide, expects that in the post-pandemic work model 60 percent of its employees will meet in offices just a few days a week, and 20 percent of its workers will be in new office locations.The remaining 20% of "Googlers" are expected to work from home, according to the spokesperson.
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Your WFH salary to be less than your office pay, Google sets new salary meterics

WFH salary to be less than your office pay, Google sets new salary meterics&nbsp;unveils new&nbsp;tool called "Work Location Tool"

As WFH&nbsp;continues for many Google&nbsp;unveiled a platform&nbsp;that lets its workers calculate salary for work from home option which is different than the office pay the employee would draw and also dependent on area they are choosing to work in.&nbsp; Google's new tool is called "Work Location Tool", the platform adjusts the employee's compensation to match the cost of living in the chosen work location.&nbsp;CNET&nbsp;reported that if an employee were to request a transfer out of a metropolis like New York or San Francisco, the Work Location Tool will reduce their salary accordingly. Google spokesperson was quoted saying&nbsp;that the tool will "allow all employees to request to move to a new location, or even go remote." Google, which employs some 140,000 people worldwide, expects that in the post-pandemic work model 60 percent of its employees will meet in offices just a few days a week, and 20 percent of its workers will be in new office locations.The remaining 20% of "Googlers" are expected to work from home, according to the spokesperson.
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Most of the adults working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have a proper work station available. The houses usually&nbsp;lack the space to accommodate the ergonomic office setup. And even if the space is available, people do not invest in it and end up working on a makeshift setting. This leads to sitting in unfit postures for hours, which results in a sore neck, backache and over all discomfort.
This can be fixed, but can only be fixed by you. Follow these tips to ensure that your body is not awkwardly bent or twisted while working. And make the conscious effort to straighten your back please!
Tip 1: Always sit back in your chair
When the lower back is supported by the chair, your upper body weight gets shifted to the chair. If your chair does not have a good lumbar support, you can use a cushion or folded towel behind your lower back. This support device should help maintain a good posture.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Tip 2: Minimize working from your bed
Sometimes we tend to be lazy and end up working from our beds with the support of a few pillows and cushions behind our back. The legs remain crossed or extended horizontally, acting as a support for your laptop. This not only affects your neck and back, but affects your vision as well, because the laptop is too low for optimal screen viewing. If the bed is your only available option while working from home, use proper back support and a low table for the laptop.
Tip 3: Keep your screen at eye level
Screens that are too low or high can strain your neck and eyes. In an optimal situation, the top of your computer&rsquo;s screen should be no more than 2 inches above your eye level. If the screen is at a lower level, then placing a stack of books below is an easy way to adjust the height.
Tip 4: Your feet should touch the floor or the foot rest
Do not let your feet dangle in the air as the pressure falls on your thighs which restricts blood flow to your lower legs and feet. So, ensure your feet get the base support they need.
Tip 5: Take regular breaks
It is important that you get up from your seated position and walk around a bit. This is because sitting for longer durations might reduce blood flow and cause muscle fatigue. To avoid this, it is essential to take breaks in between, move away from the work station and get the blood flowing thoroughly. You can also do some shoulder shrugs and calf movements to relax the tensed muscles.

Tips to help you maintain a better back posture and relax your muscles 

Most of the adults working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have a proper work station available. The houses usually&nbsp;lack the space to accommodate the ergonomic office setup. And even if the space is available, people do not invest in it and end up working on a makeshift setting. This leads to sitting in unfit postures for hours, which results in a sore neck, backache and over all discomfort.
This can be fixed, but can only be fixed by you. Follow these tips to ensure that your body is not awkwardly bent or twisted while working. And make the conscious effort to straighten your back please!
Tip 1: Always sit back in your chair
When the lower back is supported by the chair, your upper body weight gets shifted to the chair. If your chair does not have a good lumbar support, you can use a cushion or folded towel behind your lower back. This support device should help maintain a good posture.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Tip 2: Minimize working from your bed
Sometimes we tend to be lazy and end up working from our beds with the support of a few pillows and cushions behind our back. The legs remain crossed or extended horizontally, acting as a support for your laptop. This not only affects your neck and back, but affects your vision as well, because the laptop is too low for optimal screen viewing. If the bed is your only available option while working from home, use proper back support and a low table for the laptop.
Tip 3: Keep your screen at eye level
Screens that are too low or high can strain your neck and eyes. In an optimal situation, the top of your computer&rsquo;s screen should be no more than 2 inches above your eye level. If the screen is at a lower level, then placing a stack of books below is an easy way to adjust the height.
Tip 4: Your feet should touch the floor or the foot rest
Do not let your feet dangle in the air as the pressure falls on your thighs which restricts blood flow to your lower legs and feet. So, ensure your feet get the base support they need.
Tip 5: Take regular breaks
It is important that you get up from your seated position and walk around a bit. This is because sitting for longer durations might reduce blood flow and cause muscle fatigue. To avoid this, it is essential to take breaks in between, move away from the work station and get the blood flowing thoroughly. You can also do some shoulder shrugs and calf movements to relax the tensed muscles.

Hey you! Straighten your Back please

Opening VO: Most of the adults working from home during the covid 19 pandemic do not have a proper work station available. Most houses do not have the space to accommodate the ergonomic office setup. And even if the space is available, people do not invest in it and end up working on makeshift settings using a kitchen counter top or the bed or just a regular table and chair. This leads to sitting in unfit postures for hours, which results in sore neck, back ache and over all discomfort. But, this can be fixed, and can be fixed only by you. Follow these tips to ensure that your body is not awkwardly bent or twisted while working. And make the conscious effort and keep in mind to straighten your back please!
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Tip 1: Always sit back in your chair
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VO 1: When the lower back is supported by the chair, your upper body weight gets shifted to the chair. If your chair does not have a good lumbar support, you can ((start caption 1)) use a cushion or rolled-up towel behind your lower back. This support device should help you maintain good posture&nbsp;((end caption 1)) &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Tip 2: Minimize working from your bed
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VO 2: Sometimes we tend to be lazy and end up working from our beds with the support of a few pillows and cushions behind our back. The legs remain crossed or extended horizontally, acting as support for your laptop. ((start caption 2)) This not only affects your neck and back, but affects your vision as well, because the laptop is too low for optimal screen viewing. ((end caption 2)) If the bed is your only available option while working from home, use proper back support and a low table for the laptop.
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Tip 3: Keep your screen at eye level
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VO 3: Screens that are too low or high can strain your neck and eyes. ((start caption 3)) In an optimal situation, the top of your computer&rsquo;s screen should be no more than 2 inches above your eye level. If the screen is an a lower level, then a stack of books below the screen is an easy way to adjust the height. ((end caption 3))
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Tip 4: Your feet should touch the floor or the foot rest
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VO 4: Do not let your feet dangle in the air as the pressure falls on your thighs which restrict blood flow to your lower legs and feet. So, ensure your feet get the base support.
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Tip 5: Take regular breaks
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VO 5: It is important that you get up from your seated position and walk around a bit. ((start caption 5)) This is because sitting for longer time might reduce blood flow and cause muscle fatigue. To avoid this, it is essential to take breaks in between, move away from the work station and get the blood flowing thoroughly. ((end caption 5)) You can also do some shoulder shrugs and calf movements to relax the tensed muscles.

Most of the adults working from home during the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> pandemic do not have a proper work station available. The houses usually&nbsp;lack the space to accommodate the ergonomic office setup. And even if the space is available, people do not invest in it and end up working on a makeshift setting. This leads to sitting in unfit postures for hours, which results in a sore neck, backache and over all discomfort.
This can be fixed, but can only be fixed by you. Follow these tips to ensure that your body is not awkwardly bent or twisted while working. And make the conscious effort to straighten your back please!
Tip 1: Always sit back in your chair
When the lower back is supported by the chair, your upper body weight gets shifted to the chair. If your chair does not have a good lumbar support, you can use a cushion or folded towel behind your lower back. This support device should help maintain a good posture.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Tip 2: Minimize working from your bed
Sometimes we tend to be lazy and end up working from our beds with the support of a few pillows and cushions behind our back. The legs remain crossed or extended horizontally, acting as a support for your laptop. This not only affects your neck and back, but affects your vision as well, because the laptop is too low for optimal screen viewing. If the bed is your only available option while <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pwc-embraces-wfh-beyond-pandemic-says-start-when-you-like-leave-when-you-like-1617259388760" target="_blank">working from home</a>, use proper back support and a low table for the laptop.
Tip 3: Keep your screen at eye level
Screens that are too low or high can strain your neck and eyes. In an optimal situation, the top of your computer&rsquo;s screen should be no more than 2 inches above your eye level. If the screen is at a lower level, then placing a stack of books below is an easy way to adjust the height.
Tip 4: Your feet should touch the floor or the foot rest
Do not let your feet dangle in the air as the pressure falls on your thighs which restricts blood flow to your lower legs and feet. So, ensure your feet get the base support they need.
Tip 5: Take regular breaks
It is important that you get up from your seated position and walk around a bit. This is because sitting for longer durations might reduce blood flow and cause muscle fatigue. To avoid this, it is essential to take breaks in between, move away from the work station and get the blood flowing thoroughly. You can also do some shoulder shrugs and calf movements to relax the tensed muscles.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/google-unveils-post-pandemic-policy-allows-more-flexibility-to-work-from-home-1620266812206" target="_blank">Google unveils post pandemic policy, allows more flexibility to work from home</a>

Large companies across the board in the US are looking at a return to physical office in September. IBM the latest one, has sent a memo to employees to gear them to end the work-from-home (WFH) era this fall.&nbsp;A memo sent to IBM staff this week from their Chief Human Resources Officer stated that employees will go back to the office the week of Sept. 7.&nbsp;The memo didn&rsquo;t specify whether or not employees will have the option to continue remote work either full or part time, but did say IBM has &ldquo;long-established practices and policies supporting work life balance which will continue as we return to the officeGoogle as well which was the first company to send employees home when the pandemic struck is working on an accelerated plan for full office return by September 1.&nbsp;A recent survey conducted on Wall Street saw 61% of offices in the financial services returning to physical offices completely by September.&nbsp;

IBM calls employees back to work from September, Is it the end of WFH era?

Large companies are looking at a return to physical office in September, will this mark the end of the&nbsp;WFH era?

Back to work from September, Is it the end of WFH era?

Large companies across the board in the US are looking at a return to physical office in September. IBM the latest one, has sent a memo to employees to gear them to end the work-from-home (WFH) era this fall.&nbsp; A memo sent to IBM staff this week from their Chief Human Resources Officer stated that employees will go back to the office the week of Sept. 7.&nbsp;The memo didn&rsquo;t specify whether or not employees will have the option to continue remote work either full or part time, but did say IBM has &ldquo;long-established practices and policies supporting work life balance which will continue as we return to the office Google as well which was the first company to send employees home when the pandemic struck is working on an accelerated plan for full office return by September 1.&nbsp; A recent survey conducted on Wall Street saw 61% of offices in the financial services returning to physical offices completely by September.&nbsp;

Working for longer hours is actually killing people, says the findings of a new World Health Organisation study. It was&nbsp;revealed that as many as 745,000 people died of heart disease and stroke brought upon by long work hours in 2016.
The first-of-its-kind analysis categorised work for more than 55 hours per week&nbsp;with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, in comparison to a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.&nbsp;
The rate of&nbsp;work-related&nbsp;deaths&nbsp;was&nbsp;noted to be higher amongst mid-age or older men&nbsp;and&nbsp;people living in the Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As the pandemic continues&nbsp;to blur&nbsp;the lines between&nbsp;work hours and personal time,&nbsp;work-life balance has gotten increasingly hard to come by&nbsp;which&nbsp;may have&nbsp;a&nbsp;long-lasting impact on both our mental and physical health.&nbsp;
Stressing on the importance of building healthy boundaries, the WHO chief said that &lsquo;no job is worth the risk of stroke or heart disease.&rsquo;

Feeling overworked? Long work hours killing 745k people a year, says WHO

Long working hours are killing people: WHO study
745k died of overwork-related heart diseases in 2016&nbsp;
Working 55+ hrs per week linked to 35% higher risk of stroke&nbsp;
Such deaths higher in people in Western Pacific &amp; South-East Asia&nbsp;
Pandemic has blurred the work &amp; personal life boundaries
No job is worth the risk of heart disease or stroke: WHO chief&nbsp;

Working for longer hours is actually killing people, says the findings of a new World Health Organisation study. It was&nbsp;revealed that as many as 745,000 people died of heart disease and stroke brought upon by long work hours in 2016.
The first-of-its-kind analysis categorised work for more than 55 hours per week&nbsp;with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, in comparison to a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.&nbsp;
The rate of&nbsp;work-related&nbsp;deaths&nbsp;was&nbsp;noted to be higher amongst mid-age or older men&nbsp;and&nbsp;people living in the Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As the pandemic continues&nbsp;to blur&nbsp;the lines between&nbsp;work hours and personal time,&nbsp;work-life balance has gotten increasingly hard to come by&nbsp;which&nbsp;may have&nbsp;a&nbsp;long-lasting impact on both our mental and physical health.&nbsp;
Stressing on the importance of building healthy boundaries, the WHO chief said that &lsquo;no job is worth the risk of stroke or heart disease.&rsquo;

To deal with personal and professional burnout companies across the board are reworking office hours and leave schedule. The latest is hospitality firm OYO that has announced a 4-day week for the month of May&nbsp;and 'no reasons asked'&nbsp;infinite paid leaves&nbsp;for its employees till July.
Earlier this month, food delivery platform Swiggy also transitioned to a four-day workweek for all its employees amid partial lockdowns in most urban centres.&nbsp;Consulting firm Deloitte India has create a &ldquo;holiday pool&rdquo; that employees can use to avail holidays over and above allocated leaves.&nbsp;PwC has also created a holiday pool for its employees and also announced extended personal time off which allows workers to take three paid offs during the month of May

4 day weeks to unlimited leaves, firms rework norms to ease pandemic stress 

From the big 4 to Swiggy and OYO&nbsp;firms look for ways to destress&nbsp;employees during the pandemic.&nbsp;

To deal with personal and professional burnout companies across the board are reworking office hours and leave schedule. The latest is hospitality firm OYO that has announced a 4-day week for the month of May&nbsp;and 'no reasons asked'&nbsp;infinite paid leaves&nbsp;for its employees till July.
Earlier this month, food delivery platform Swiggy also transitioned to a four-day workweek for all its employees amid partial lockdowns in most urban centres.&nbsp; Consulting firm Deloitte India has create a &ldquo;holiday pool&rdquo; that employees can use to avail holidays over and above allocated leaves.&nbsp;PwC has also created a holiday pool for its employees and also announced extended personal time off which allows workers to take three paid offs during the month of May

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