Work From Home

The push for full-time office work comes as JPMorgan posted record-breaking annual profits in January, even as the bank laid off around 1,000 employees and signalled further cuts through mid-year.

Deloitte US asks India staff to return to office two days a week

The new rule becomes effective starting October 1 for employees at the firm’s seven offices that help clients or provide back-office support

HSBC asks managing directors to work in office four days a week

Five years after the global pandemic fueled an unprecedented boom in remote work, bank executives have become ever more vocal in their insistence that workers should return to the office

Man quits Wall Street job, now earns over Rs 86,000/hour working from home as tutor

'For the last decade, I’ve been working as a private tutor, helping both students and young professionals achieve their academic and career aspirations,' Steven Menking said.

Indian IT firms declare WFH, postpone domestic, foreign travel amid India-Pakistan conflict

Several companies including Deloitte, KPMG, EY, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra had sent advisory notes to ensure employee wellbeing.

India-Pak tensions: Samsung cancels Galaxy S25 Edge launch event in Delhi; other brands may follow

Multinational tech firms are awaiting directives from their global headquarters on issuing work-from-home advisories in the wake of escalating tensions.

Flipkart asks all employees to work from office five days a week

Flipkart is among the last new-age firms, especially in the e-commerce space, to end its WFH policy. Most of the employees at rival firms such as Meesho, Amazon, Blinkit and Zepto have been working from the office for five days a week.

Infosys to implement 'system intervention' to enforce 10-day work-from-office mandate: Report

Employees at Infosys use a mobile app to record their attendance. It will now no longer approve work from home requests by default and will require staff to punch in at least 10 days a month, a report said.

Man quit 6-figure job at 36, now earns $1,000 an hour working remotely

In 2014, Steve Menking left Wall Street to pursue tutoring full-time, opting for private tutoring over a traditional teaching route, which would have required further formal education.

This millionaire boss believes employees aren't more productive at home: 'I like my people in office'

Barbara Corcoran, 75, has adapted to changes in office culture and even embraced hybrid work but she said she prefers her employees to work from the office.

Company cites 'team building' to end WFH, triggers multiple resignations. Viral Reddit post

The company's email, which said they are 'building a stronger team,' has led to an exodus of employees, the Reddit user said in the post.

I'll never ask my employees to return to the office: CEO of a remote-first company

'I like that employees don't have to think about their commute or can still do the school pickup, which helps their work-life balance,' said Mike Landau, adding that the company has a very high employee retention rate.

91% CEOs in India want to promote in-office employees over remote workers: Survey

The report, based on responses collected from 125 Indian CEOs, stated that 78 percent of business leaders in India envision a return to an in-office working environment for their employees within the next three years.

Bengaluru traffic police tells companies on ORR to implement work from home on August 14

Traffic police expect heavy congestion on August 14 due to the long weekend and predicted heavy rainfall.

Turn your home office into a productivity powerhouse with these easy, expert tips

Home office setup ideas: Discover the secret to crafting the perfect home office. By following these expert tips, you can design a workspace that not only boosts productivity but also ensures comfort. Here’s how.

WFH in Mumbai or better pay in Bengaluru: IIT-IIM MBB consultant with 2 job offers asks for help

Grapevine user Maverick2298 wrote that he is an IIT-IIM MBB consultant who has four years of work experience and earns about Rs 34 lakh per annum. He does not have experience of working with startups.

WFH employee spent a month in Italy, used only 7 days of leave. How they did it

A mouse jiggler, a device that mimics computer activity, was instrumental for the employee in creating the illusion of presence on the company's internal communication platform.

IT employee deletes Teams from phone after boss's strict work-from-office policy. Viral

In response to the inflexible policy, the employee decided to take a firm stand by removing work-related communication apps from their phone.

This bank fired several employees over fake keyboard activity and mouse jiggling

Large companies have increasingly adopted sophisticated surveillance tools to monitor remote employees. These technologies can track keystrokes, eye movements, take screenshots, and log website visits.

'Quiet vacationing': Millennials' stealthy strategy for work-life balance

This surreptitious strategy of 'quiet vacationing' isn't driven by rebellion. Instead, it reflects the pressure millennials feel in today's competitive job market.

Work from home? 7 essential interior design tips to set up a productive home office

Interior design is key for a productive home office. Good lighting, comfy furniture, and staying organized are vital. Here are 7 strategies for a functional and inspiring workspace.

Want to ask about remote work roles during a job interview? Stanford University expert has a tip

'If you frame your question correctly, you can get your answer and not set off any alarms in your potential manager’s head,' communication expert Matt Abrahams said. He also shared a script for job seekers to use during interviews with recruiters.

These 30 companies are hiring for 100% remote roles. Some jobs pay over Rs 80 lakh pa

FlexJobs compiled the list after analysing more than 60,000 companies that offer work-from-anywhere job postings. In a work-from-anywhere job, employees are 100 percent remote and are independent of location or time zone.

This tech company is letting its 30,000 employees across 33 countries to work fully remote

'We have been very flexible; we will continue being very flexible,' Martin Migoya, the founder and CEO of software company Globant, said. The software company is also in the process of hiring another 20,000 employees over the next five years as part of a $1 billion investment.

Burglars: Work-from-home era’s latest victim

Burglars try to avoid dwellings with people in them, and at-home workers also provide residential neighbourhoods with something dubbed as “eyes on the street,” an informal system of surveillance that makes it harder for miscreants to get away with stuff