Thread by @SharadBishnoi05

Will WFH related HR and Management policies be a crucial factor in employee retention for firms ? COVID seems to be around much longer than we all hoped ;

Talking to some of my industry colleagues, especially at senior positions, I get to hear different voices.

#WFH

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Ones who are good at delegation of work at office seemed more receptive to idea of longer WFH policies & may even be fine to perpetualise the arrangement.

Managers who prefer to see their reportees in front are less amenable to the idea, as they fear lack of control &

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mask their insecurities with reasoning of productivity etc.

Employee perspective is very important while crystallising policies. Resources are more likely to evaluate job options more on HR policies concerning #WFH

Firms that have management push on accommodative #WFH

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policies need to maintain discipline & not intrude into personal time & space of employees & HR has to ensure compliance. I get feedback that WFH is taken as an excuse by managers to schedule meetings/updates much beyond office hours. As if employee was responsible for Covid

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Firms that are able to work objectively with HR & employees on favourable arrangement are more likely to retain & attract quality resources. Retention of employees is critical to smooth functioning of firm.

(Thread applies only to firms & industries where WFH is possible)

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