IT companies at Hinjewadi Software Park in Pune have started the process of asking employees to come back to work in their offices. coronavirus The epidemic is showing signs of easing. However, the ongoing construction work of the Metro line in and around Hinjewadi has put a question mark on how soon the offices will start functioning with 100 per cent occupancy in view of the increase in the times to come.
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For the past two years, more than two lakh employees working in various IT companies have worked from home in Hinjewadi Software Park. Employees from other states went back to their homes permanently. rising cases of COVID-19 Last year saw companies shelving their plans for an imminent return to work. Starting in 2021, when vaccines were made available to all, IT companies have organized special camps for their employees and their family members to get vaccinated. Before the third wave earlier this year, some steps were taken to start the office but that was put on hold by the third wave.
Most of the companies have now started looking for ways to start their offices. Pawanjit Mane of Forum of IT Professionals said that some companies have issued forms asking their employees if they want to come back to the office.
But, an employee, Shouvik Dey, said that he has not received any communication from his employer to return to the office. “However, it looks like the offices will start in full swing after April,” he said.
Meanwhile, most of the employees pointed to the ongoing construction work for the Metro line in and around Hinjewadi. He said that due to the construction work, the time of commuting to Hinjewadi would increase. “Companies mostly think twice before recalling people. This will lead to overcrowding and also increase travel time. The pandemic has made it clear that work from home can be done for a long time,” said an employee.