India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Many are testing hybrid models to ensure safety and hygiene; seat-booking module introduced in some companies

Anubhav Srivastava, a corporate banker based out of Mumbai, has been going to office twice a week since early-January. After months of working from home, Srivastava, who is employed with a leading Indian bank, says he is relieved to be getting back to office.

While multinational companies continue with their work-from-home policy for now, homegrown majors are welcoming their employees back to office, albeit cautiously. Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

As Charu Sabnavis, a human resources expert,