Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to conserve energy, paired with support for working from home, puts companies in a tough spot. Some employers want employees back in offices, but the political and energy framing may unintentionally strengthen the case for remote work—showing how much commutes truly cost in time, comfort, and productivity.
A viral X post recounts how a rigid five day office rule backfired on a company’s New Zealand market sales. When a client’s late-night schedule conflicted with internal policy, the company refused flexibility, leading a skilled employee to resign. The fallout was swift, with sales dropping by 50 percent.
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A New Zealand sales team was hit hard after a valued employee quit over a strict five day office return policy. The worker handled urgent late night calls, but was pushed out when she requested flexibility. Within weeks, the region saw a reported 50 percent drop in sales, showing how rigid attendance rules can erase productivity and drain revenue.
A viral post on X reignited debate after a manager fired a pregnant employee for missing two consecutive shifts, only for HR to reverse the decision and initiate disciplinary action. The case has fueled discussion on workplace policies, training for managers, and how employers should handle maternity or medical emergencies instead of treating them like standard absences.
Peyush Bansal, founder of Lenskart, addressed backlash after a screenshot of an internal grooming policy went viral. He said the document doesn’t match the company’s current guidelines and clarified that employees can wear religious symbols like bindis and tilak. Bansal framed the issue as a language lapse, not a rule against cultural expression.
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