Only 10% companies in India working remotely, 44% embrace hybrid model

In India, the survey found that 54 percent of organizations support changing ways of working using coaching and mentoring.

As many as 44 percent of Indian organisations have adopted a hybrid work model, only 10 percent are working remotely, according to the 15th annual Pulse of the Profession report by Project Management Institute (PMI).

The report said organisations bringing employees back into the office will “likely not see a significant improvement in project performance, especially considering the negative impact this could have on employee morale and retention, as well as operational costs”.

The report is based on survey results of 2,246 project professionals and 342 senior leaders around the world.

In India, the survey found that 54 percent of organisations support changing ways of working using coaching and mentoring. Fifty-eight percent support changes to ways of working through training. This is above the global percentage of 48 percent and 47 percent, respectively.

Forty-five percent of the companies favour changing the ways of working through the creation of communities of practice that enable employees to share knowledge and expertise.

“This report underscores the importance of organizations not only reevaluating their work location policies and optimizing how they operate, but also prioritizing the development of essential skills within project teams to enhance their adaptability," said Pierre Le Manh, President & Chief Executive Officer of PMI.

"Empowering project professionals and teams with the autonomy to determine and implement the most appropriate ways of working —irrespective of their physical location—positions them for greater success in navigating uncertainties, evolving business landscapes, emerging challenges, and project demands,” he added.