Is it time to go back to the office?

Almost two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees to adopt remote work. Is it time to head back to office?

Monday February 21, 2022 , 2 min Read

When the first wave of COVID-19 struck, companies across the world scrambled to get their employees to shift to remote work — a concept that until then was an anomaly.

After thousands of “in these uncertain times” emails and team-building activities over Zoom, how are employees planning their post-pandemic work strategy?

Social ecommerce startup Meesho, for example, recently announced a first-of-its-kind Boundaryless Workplace Model where employees have the power to choose to work from home, the office, or any other location of their choice.

Ashish Kumar Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, Meesho, said, “We have been championing many industry-first initiatives that have redefined conventional workplace norms and this new policy is a step in that direction.”

But, not everyone is convinced. YourStory takes a deep dive into the post-pandemic workplace. Read more.

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