Mumbai: Companies cautious, look at gradual reopening of offices

MUMBAI: Even as the state has allowed all to commute by

local trains

during specified hours,

India Inc

is approaching the idea of facilitating more people back to

office

with cautiousness.

RPG Group

’s chief talent officer Supratik Bhattacharya said, “We continue to leave this choice to our

employees

, who may come to our offices on a voluntary basis, and not exceeding twice a week. At this time we do not think that it is either right or necessary to call in our people to our offices.”

CRISIL

said the decision to open offices is based on a comprehensive framework that includes central and state government advisories, availability of healthcare infrastructure, medication and vaccination, access to safe public transportation, opening up of other public amenities and schools, and employee sentiment. “We may commence with limited numbers over the next six to eight weeks. To begin with, it’ll be for critical roles and client-facing roles, and during the initial phase, may be limited to those who commute by their personal vehicles,” said Anupam Kaura, president, HR, CRISIL.

Motilal

Oswal Financial Services

executive director & HR head Sudhir Dhar said the firm will increase the number of employees coming to office with due precautions. The firm is ready to allow flexible office timing to some who wish to take local trains. At most large

corporates

, a majority of employees continue to work from home.