The reimagined Indian workplace will be shaped by needs & demands of employees
Old ways of working have continued to fall out of favour among Indian knowledge workers, who have emerged from pandemic restrictions with a newfound appreciation for flexibility around where, when and how they work, according to a new Slack report.
The Reinvention of Work study, based on a survey of over 2,000 Indian knowledge workers in companies with over 100 employees, found that the vast majority said they wanted to work in a flexible workplace. In fact, the study found that not providing flexibility would have a negative impact on the ability of Indian businesses to attract and retain talent in the future.
After two years of remote and hybrid working, 80% of Indian employees said they would seek a more flexible role elsewhere if their existing workplace didn’t accommodate their preferences. This was especially true for those with caregiving responsibilities (82%), compared to those without (64%).
Hybrid working the top choice
Long periods of remote work throughout the pandemic have altered the preferences of Indian employees regarding their preferred working environment — whether that’s in the office, at home or a mixture of both. The study found that while some employees want some element of office time, others are keen to keep the positive habits of remote work as part of their day to day going forward.
When it comes to working fully remotely, the overall preference was low (24%), with employees identifying specific challenges, such as finding it harder to meet new people (76%) and forming meaningful relationships with their colleagues (71%). They also said they found it difficult to demonstrate their readiness for a promotion (73%), and struggled to set boundaries between their work and home life (73%). On the other
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