Infosys introduces a new work-from-home policy, necessitating managerial approval for extra days, sparking concerns among employees.
Drashti Garach
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Sure, working in your pajamas might sound like a forever dream-come-true. But alas, reality knocks, and it wears a very corporate suit. Infosys, one of the Indian tech giants, has just rolled out a mandate: trot to the office at least 10 days a month or get that extra work-from-home spell blessed by your manager.
They say necessity is the mother of office mandates. Infosys has clarified that beginning this March, employees needing more time at home must seek managerial nods. This, my friend, is not your usual PTO operation; it's the policy police at work.
A senior executive mentioned that their new "system intervention" will sound alarms if desks are left cold for more than 20 days a month. So, what's the deal with this digital tattletale? Well, if you crave more cushion time, it’s time to get chummy with your boss. Friendship with benefits, huh?
The announcement didn't go unnoticed. Employees, wary of their leave accounts plummeting, raised eyebrows. Although the new policy doesn’t mean deduction, extra work-from-home days won’t get the digital handshake without some bureaucratic red tape.
Well, buckle up; you're not alone in this back-to-office chariot. Other technology titans are juggling similar strategies, swaying between flexibility and commitment to everyone’s favorite spot - the office.
Wipro follows a three-day office routine, with 30 days of indulgent remote work a year. Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services, possibly tucking a grin, is tying its five-day compass to employees' variable paychecks. Because, money talks!
Infosys itself has amped up its hybrid strategy from November 2023, ushering dedicated office weeks dubbed as "in-person collab" days. Whatever floats your productivity boat, right?
The pandemic pushed many to rediscover their couches, but it’s a different game now with tightened business belts and unexpected player - employee moonlighting. Firms, including Infosys, are queuing directives to reinvigorate team spirit and presence.
This new norm mainly hits folks at Job Level 5 and below – think software engineers and consultants. On the other hand, the higher-ups - managers and delivery bigwigs - may face a slightly different tune. Vice presidents, however, are playing their own kind of office bingo.
As the world of work continues to transform, tech companies are trying to find the sweet spot between the corporate desk and the home office. And if you find yourself at Infosys, consider making your pass to the manager's cabin more than just an occasional trip—who knows, there could be a delightful watercooler chat (complete with that awkward laugh) awaiting you.
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