Vayana Network founder spent 15% more screen time in the past 6 months
Ram Iyer uses AirPods Pro for their noise cancellation ability during work meetings.
Remote working
“I have always believed that coming to the office daily is not an obligation. It is up to the employee to decide if he/she would like to go to the office or not. All our processes and infrastructure are geared for work from home, so we will continue working remotely for a longer duration.”
Mobile over laptop
“ 2020 has been a transformative year. In the past few months, I have clocked in more screen time than before while working from home. It, however, has become less with the laptop and more mobile. Over the past six months, I have spent at least 15 per cent more time on the phone screen.”
Ready workstation
“My colleagues and I started working remotely much before the lockdown was announced, so I had a [ready] workstation with all the required tech that made the journey easier to begin with. I also invested in a microphone and a good chair. My trusted MacBook Air continues to work fine.”
Gadgets of choice
“My smartphone and my AirPods are the gadgets I can’t live without . They are essential and help me stay connected with my colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring that we are all on the same page. During work meetings, I use AirPods Pro as they are outstanding with noise cancellation.”
On my wishlist
“ [Now that we are reopening] I would like to upgrade my phone to an iPhone 12 mini and also purchase a stationary bicycle to help me work out and stay fit.”.
Apps I love...
Streaming: Hotstar for live sports and SonyLiv/Amazon Prime for shows
Fitness: Apple Health
Online learning: Pocket
According to a report released by online job portal, Naukri.com, employers hiring people to work from home has increased by 3 times as compared to the time prior to the lockdown and the number of work from home jobs has gone up by 7 times in applications and the last few months as compared to the time before COVID-19 disease.
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