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    Better environmental features and Covid precautions could encourage Indian staff back to the office, says survey

    Better Covid-19 safety measures, good environmental features like natural daylight and better air quality, and opportunities for wellness activities and relaxation are some of most factors that would encourage India’s home and hybrid workers to come into the office more frequently, according to a new survey.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 April 2023

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    The freedom to flex

    As workplaces re-open, many Indian businesses are adopting a hybrid model of office and home working, and surveys suggest employees feel this will improve their work-life balance and wellbeing.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 05 November 2021

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    Hybrid working in India: the new normal

    Indian businesses are increasingly adopting hybrid working practices, with employees arguing the flexibility of home working is boosting both their work-life balance and productivity.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 05 August 2022

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    Neurodiversity: the new frontier of workplace ergonomics

    For neurodivergent workers, loud and brightly lit offices can cause sensory overload, anxiety and fatigue, so it’s essential to consider approaches such as providing adjustable workspaces, quiet zones and flexible working so they can perform at their best.

    By Guy Osmond, Osmond Ergonomics on 20 September 2023

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    Home but not alone

    The post-pandemic shift to home and hybrid working poses challenges for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of workers, but the starting point should always be the careful assessment, discussion and management of risks like home workstations, electrical dangers and mental wellbeing.

    By Phil Pinnington, British Safety Council on 20 September 2023