Why employers are not keen on ‘work from home’

A TimesJobs survey finds that three out of five organisations in the country do not have a formal work-from-home policy.

Employer vs employees


Does it affect productivity?
1. 70% of employers feel productivity is hampered when employees work from home.
2. 44% of employees feel working from home helps boost productivity.

What are the challenges?
1. 40% of employers feel it leads to lack of control.
2. 30% of employers cite resistance from top management.
3. 25% of employers believe there are many jobs that are not conducive to a work-from-home arrangement.

How does it benefit?
1. 40% of employers feel it boosts the company’s brand.
2. 24% of employees feel it offers a better work life balance.
3. 30% of employers say it helps curb attrition.
Source: TimesJob survey covering 1,100 employees and 800 employers around the country. All responses do not add up to 100% due to multiple choices.