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Zoho returns to office but plans partial WFH Vembu says R and D needs real presence

Technology
Published on 12 May 2026
Zoho returns to office but plans partial WFH Vembu says R and D needs real presence

He claims coding needs more than remote screens

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says the company is bringing employees back to the office to improve practical collaboration and experiential learning. While he admits remote work can handle some tasks, he argues that in-person interaction drives better innovation, especially for R&D work. Still, he hints Zoho will move toward a partial WFH model later.

  • Vembu says office time strengthens practical collaboration
  • He argues experiential learning is harder to replicate remotely
  • R and D benefits most from in person interaction
  • Zoho may still adopt partial WFH in the future
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