MUMBAI: The government has allowed 50% of information technology sector employees to return to work with adequate safety measures in place, but industry body Nasscom feels companies must take a phased approach with 15-20% workforce initially.
The sector is not pushing employees to return to work yet and in case they have to, companies have put strict guidelines in place.
The bigger concern now is ensuring that businesses have some measure of liquidity, which can be aided by tax refunds and policy relief, while companies continue to work from home, said industry leaders. “We are looking at a staggered approach with 10-15% back to work by end of May-June and, depending on the criticality, up to 20-25% for IT services.