Work from home is profitable: Key lessons from Covid-19 for offices
India Today
When the global pandemic upended work nearly overnight, organisations quickly transitioned to work from home or remote work to ensure business continuity.
When the pandemic Covid-19 first struck the world two years ago, it ushered in a wave of upheaval followed by another and another. From upending countless businesses, jobs and lives, the pandemic has transformed all facets of work once and for all.
There is no going back but to keep finding one new normal after next. HR leaders across the globe were thrust to the frontline and tasked with training employees on remote work, helping them navigate challenges as everyone worked from home, managing company-wide lay-offs and adopting never-before-seen tech.
Even in the crucible of crisis, HR teams steered their organisations through uncertainties, disruptions and cruxes. The practices adopted and the lessons learnt during the pandemic are sure to be carried to the post-pandemic world and enlighten the obscure path ahead.
As the dust settles and we continue to forge new paths in an ever-changing world, here are some key lessons HR teams have learnt over the course of two pandemic-afflicted years.
When the global pandemic upended work nearly overnight, organisations quickly transitioned to work from home or remote work to ensure business continuity. The early apprehensions and hesitations gave way to faith and confidence in employees and, eventually, productivity gains.
With nearly 95 per cent of the workforce working remotely, organisations developed policies for employees to work remotely and familiarize themselves with virtual meetings and communication tools. Now, two years later, employees and employers are profiting from remote and flexible working models with elevated productivity, performance and work-life balance. Employees no longer want to be tethered to offices and want to work with autonomy and flexibility.
After having barely braved the pandemic, several organisations are putting in place contingency plans to insulate their business against any future Black Swan events. Millions of businesses across the globe had to shut down operations due to the pandemic.
