In caring company: Firms make working from home stress free and fun

When one of his most diligent employees started missing deadlines and became unresponsive to emails, the boss at an Indian technology company felt there was something amiss. He reached out to consultancy Deloitte India for advice. “Many of our clients asked us how they should handle this situation. We simply share the steps and mechanisms we have put in place for our own employees and their families,” says S V Nathan, chief talent officer, Deloitte India.

Some companies have engaged doctors and therapists to talk to employees over webinars and answer questions related to the virus. Companies such as Verizon Media