A recent survey shows that with latest technological developments, Indians no longer want to be 'married' to their office
A recent survey shows that with latest technological developments, Indians no longer want to be 'married' to their office
Given the advances in technology, more Indians are now warming up to the idea of working from home and not being confined to the office cubicle. This was revealed in a recent survey conducted by CISCO last week.
The study titled 'Is the Office Really Necessary?' found that a whopping 82 per cent feel that it is their right to work remotely. While another 95 per cent agreed that their employers should provide devices for both work and play. Another 78 per cent said they would rather enjoy the higher flexibility with a lower pay.
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| workable? Several respondents said they would rather enjoy the higher flexibility with a lower pay. Representation pic |
Mohan Das Pai, an HR executive with Infosys, said, "We do have a policy that allows some employees to work from home. And that's only at certain times. Wherever it's feasible we allow it." He added, "But there is huge gap between what we want and reality. Everybody would like the least amount of work. But it's important to work as a group. It's much productive than working alone."
Udit Mittal, MD, UNISON, said, "As Indians, we aren't disciplined. It's important that we come into the office because working from home just means party time."
Rony Thomas, head of corporate communications at a multi-national firm, said, "Working from home has its advantages but it's also important to go out and meet people. Video conferencing is growing, so employees don't have to work from their desk at the office."
He added, "I personally don't insist that they come into the office."
