 | Cognizant to call employees back to office from April 2022The company will adopt a hybrid work model as part of its return to office (RTO) efforts |
 | Office space demand to rise in Asian countries on strong economic growth: GAR Corp's Abhinav ReddyAs economies recover from COVID-19 induced pandemic, Reddy said at least five to 10 per cent of the workforce is not going to come back to the office full time. |
 | Most employees favour hybrid model of work post pandemic: SurveyFurther, the survey found that the hybrid model would be cohesive and would allow employers to continue working in an environment they deem feasible. |
 | 70 per cent of organisations likely to opt for long-term hybrid model, says surveyAccording to the survey, 40% of the employees expect to work from office premises up to three days a week. |
 | Ready to meet 'IRL'As people return to work after a long period of virtual interaction, they deal with awkward first impressions and the flawed pre-determined notions of their co-workers |
 | When schools are not open fully, asking IT pros to work from office is unrealistic: Public health expertsMost couples working in the IT sector do not want to opt for daycare or household helps as a replacement due to fear of the disease. |
| Work from office to help in recovery of informal sectorMoreover, the sector discounts the theory that companies find it more convenient if employees work from home, as they can save money on overheads. |
 | Silicon Valley finds remote work is easier to begin than endMicrosoft has pushed those dates back to October while Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and a growing list of others have already decided wait until next year. |
 | Net office space leasing in April-June up 32 per cent annually in 7 citiesDespite the hike from last year, the net leasing of office space in this quarter is 16 per cent lower than what it was in the January-March period. |
 | WFH vs WFO: The debate continues...Safely ensconced in their comfort zone for over a year now, they are loathe to return to life in a cubicle. |
 | 20% of employees prefer not to work from office: SurveyHowever, considering the social benefits of a demarcated office space, among other things, coworking spaces offering office-like work environments have gained traction of late. |
