Abstract
In this phase of pandemic and lockdown, where people are trying to cope up with stress along with their personal and professional responsibilities; do work from home acts as a boon to them? Flexible working arrangement enables the employees to avoid daily commutes and work according to their convenience but in this pandemic situation where people are bound to isolate themselves with their family, is flexible working helping them?
 Previously, there was a mindset that an efficient workforce can be developed through a proper work environment and team work but after this pandemic, a new mode of working has replaced the traditional one. At present, ‘work smart’ has replaced ‘work hard’ by accepting and incorporating employees’ multiple demands related to work and health, family and responsibilities , time and place. Work from home is one of the Flexible working arrangements provided by the employers to employees; also emerged as the “new normal strategy” after this pandemic. The IOT (Internet of Things) became essential for organizations to pace up the work. However, with digital platforms and up gradation of technology, the firms and organizations stay connected with their employees. This study is descriptive in nature and it focuses on both the pros and cons of flexible working along with its effect on the employees’ well-being and overall organizational work culture and productivity.
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic known as novel corona virus is the greatest challenge we are facing in this decade
Coming to the present situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, flexi policies has emerged as the „new normal‟ for organizations and employees
Our economy has been affected due to the shut-down of factories and manual production but services are being provided through internet like customer support, Information Technology (IT) services, online studies
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic known as novel corona virus is the greatest challenge we are facing in this decade. This pandemic phase was never imagined or faced before so the consequences are real as people are facing challenges physically and mentally as well. This virus has already caused innumerable deaths and fall down in economies globally. Flexi policies were already practiced before in IT companies at some places. Work from home, part time arrangement, job sharing and flexi hours are some of the common flexible working arrangements practiced in our India
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