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Work from home, a new norm that should be continued 13 Mar 2021 / 09:01 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Work From Home (WFH) or remote working, which has been widely practiced since the Movement Control Order (PKP) was implemented more than a year ago, is gaining acceptance although many find it awkward initially.
The reopening of the service sector and the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine in the country to curb the spread of the deadly disease have raised questions on whether it is appropriate to continue with the new norm of working from home when the Covid-19 pandemic is over.
WFH: A new norm that should be continued
March 13, 2021
KUALA LUMPUR – The Work From Home (WFH) or remote working, which has been widely practiced since the Movement Control Order (PKP) was implemented more than a year ago, is gaining acceptance although many find it awkward initially.
The reopening of the service sector and the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country to curb the spread of the deadly disease have raised questions on whether it is appropriate to continue with the new norm of working from home when the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
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A senior lecturer at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (UM), Dr Harris Shah Abd Hamid opined that the WFH approach should be continued due to the positive effects, not only on employees but also in many other aspects.