Companies walk the extra mile to help employees as pandemic rages on

Many have shortened work weeks to four days, others are offering more time off to help staff rejuvenate or care for loved ones

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Neha Alawadhi  |  New Delhi 

As the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, startups and technology firms are releasing the burnout effect it is having on employees. Many have shortened their work weeks to four days, while others have made provisions for more time off for employees to help them rejuvenate or care for loved ones.

Hotel chain Oyo is going to roll out a four-day work week for its employees, in addition to allowing infinite no-questions-asked paid leaves, said CEO and founder Ritesh Agarwal on Wednesday. "COVID continues to test our physical + mental well-being. One thing that ...

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First Published: Wed, May 12 2021. 19:16 IST
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