Foodtech giant Swiggy has decided to move to a 4-day work week for the month of May 2021. The Bengaluru-based firm said in these unprecedented times, understanding that the success of any company is intrinsically linked to the well being (both physical and mental) of its employees “As a mark of respect for the efforts and the month that May can be with the Covid cases escalating, we want to offer a 4 day work week to all of you,” said Girish Menon, head of human resources at Swiggy, in an internal mail to employees dated May 1, 2021. “Please decide the 4 days that each of you would work and utilize the extra day to take rest, take care of yourself, take care of your family and friends.
Swiggy announces 4-day work week for employees for May
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The company said the move is keeping in mind the unprecedented times amid a rising number of Covid infections across the country and is aimed at the physical and mental well-being of employees.
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After announcing vaccination cover for its delivery partners in March, Swiggy will also roll out similar Covid relief initiatives for them.
Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Monday announced a four-day work week for employees for the month of May. Employees have also been given the flexibility to choose the four days they want to work in a week.