Dear Friends and Students
Yesterday when we visited Vizag Beach Park, I could see many non-AP registration cars (KA, DL, TN, UP, etc). When we go deep into the inquiry, these people are from other states, moved to their hometowns, working from home! Few of the bachelors vacated their flats in their respective working locations, kept the luggage in the luggage lockers, and shifted to their hometowns!
What is needed for WFH from an IT context? They need one laptop with good RAM, storage, processor and install one of the following or similar remote login software in their system (e.g. ISL Light Remote Desktop, Zoho Assist, ManageEngine Remote Access Plus, RemotePC, LogMeIn, GoToMyPC, DameWare Remote Support, Remote Desktop Manager, etc). They will log in to client machines and work on the respective applications. Thanks to good connectivity and attractive packages, they can seamlessly work and meet client on-time deliverables. As we have great chat facilities, teams are discussing managing their day to day operations.
Look at it from the company side. Companies are also happy with the setup because operating margins are improving. For e.g. as per novelcoworking.com, virtual space costs $59 to $100 in the US, Co-working space $100 to $250, Office building $300 to $500. I am sure the similar pricing comparison holds good in the Indian context. This is all a positive story!! Great!! However, look at the other side of the coin.
It is shocking! 3-fold increase in new divorce enquires after Janata curfew! Vizag witnessed a huge spike in New divorce inquiries which is 30% to 40%!! Mumbai witnessed the highest number of divorce cases during lockdown (www.newindianexpress.com). It got 1280 cases per month to 3480 per month!!! It is almost 3 times. These cases are more in Urban Tier-1 cities due to economic independence.
It is not one location issue. It is a global issue. “Coronavirus impact: Divorce rate spikes in China after couples spend more time together at home”: One district office received 14 requests in one day (www.indiatvnews.com). They attributed this issue to work from home and the pressure of household work!
From an employment side, we need to remember, 1 IT job has the potential to create 5 other jobs(www.epi.org). 1 construction job provides 3 more supplier+induced jobs. 1 durable manufacturing job provides 7 more other jobs. 1 utility job has potential up to 9, Edu services (1:2), Entertainment (1:3.7), Real-estate (1:8), etc. Now, in the context of WFH, how does this impact?
Customer data is highly confidential. Cybersecurity becomes a big nuisance to both organizations and employees. When these employees working outside firewalls and in-home setting, how can we ensure data safety? Data breach is not always cyber-attacks, right? See this scenario. I am working on my laptop. My friend came home. He works for my company’s competitor. I opened my screen, my code, my sensitive business proposal and attended other chores! Can you gauge this IP theft that cannot be reported and non-traceable!! See this case, I am working on my project. My 15 years old son grabbed my laptop and fiddled it during my absence. How much damage it is going to be?
Beyond all this, man is a social animal. Working in teams’ boosts employee morale and motivation esp. in work locations. Teamwork encourages healthy risks!! Yes, it is true. It relieves the stress. It is the most important fuel for creativity and idea generation. It helps in better project planning and common time zone working. Teamwork makes you happy. Companies get a real competitive advantage. when 2 employees were working side-by-side, it improves the productivity, provided recognition from other team members! It improves the communication skills!
These are my personal views! However, I am convinced that we should start working from the office!! WFO is better than WFH!!
Do you agree?
Your Well-wisher
Ravi Saripalle
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/as-pandemic-strains-marital-ties-divorce-rate-shoots-up/articleshow/80140111.cms
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/till-corona-do-us-part-divorce-queries-rise-in-india/articleshow/75225320.cms
Source Inspiration:https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/writers-alley/how-to-secure-official-data-in-the-new-wfh-normal/2172118/
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