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

7. It was observed that during COVID19
Lockdown period India has saved a lot of
foreign exchange because of very less
transportation. Companies suffered
losses because of the lockdown.
Considering these aspects, it was asked to
the respondents that whether dividing
employees in 3 parts will result into
reduction in infrastructure requirements,
facilities in the ofces, travelling cost, &
infrastructure cost. 95% respondents
agreed with the above opinion.

8. We read about the crimes happening in
public transport buses, trains, on roads
and at ofces, considering this aspect it
was asked that whether WFH will be a
safer option and help to reduce crimes. 53
% respondents agreed with the opinion,
39% were doubtful

Those who disagreed with the opinion have expressed concerns about the quality,
productivity and efciency of the employees who will be working from home.
8 % did not agree with it. The disagreed respondents claimed that Crime is not location
specic, it can happen at any place, There is no direct connection of crime & safety with
WFH, Crime depends on the mindset of the person.

9. It was also observed that 70%
respondents were using whatsapp
for ofcial Communication other
30% were using other platforms as
they need a better security and
capability platforms. A few
companies did not nd WhatsApp
as a professional platform for
ofcial communication.

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