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"Pandemic and Beyond: Naviga ng the New Normal" E - Book Year 2020

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3. It was asked that whether work from can become a regular practice after the end of
COVID 19 Lockdown period, 51% respondents thought that work from home through
online platforms can become a regular practice in the organizations after the end of the
Lockdown, particularly for those jobs which only need a smart phone, a Laptop and a
secured Internet connection. 37% respondents answered as “May Be’ means they were
doubtful about the same. Only 12% respondents have disagreed with the opinion. They
have stated that Productivity of the employee may get hampered, Internet Connectivity
is not stable, Possibility of communication gap amongst employees, Possibility of family
disturbance and lack of focus on the job at home & Lack of Security of Internet Services.

4. It was observed that during lockdown period most of the employees were working from
home. It was asked to the respondents that based on the learning from the Lockdown
can it be possible to divide employees permanently in 3 parts?
1. Employees compulsorily required at the ofce,

2. Employees who can work from home.
3. Employees who are infrequently needed. (for example - attending ofce for three days in
a week)

67% respondents agreed to the proposal. 26% respondents were doubtful and 7%
respondents did not agree with the proposal. They have expressed following concerns
about dividing the employees.
It may lead to imbalances in the organization.

Employees in the work from home vertical may be seen as privileged ones by o ther
vertical’s employees (Equivalent in Hierarchy)

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