1, Dec 2025
Tech Firm announces WFH amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, Dec 1: Considering severe air pollution and deteriorating AQI levels in Delhi NCR, and following the Government advisory, Noida-based deep-tech firm, BUSINESSNEXT, has announced a work-from-home policy to protect the health and well-being of its employees.
Under this temporary work arrangement, employees have been advised 2 days Work-from-home with immediate effect for its Noida office employees.
The announcement came under the Graded Response Action Plan level 3 or GRAP-3 which is determined by the Commission for Air Quality Management
According to an internal health pulse-check conducted over the past week, nearly one-third of employees have reported cough and throat-related issues for the past few days, while about 25% have complained of skin and eye irritation, including a burning sensation in the eyes. Additionally, within just a week, around 10% of employees applied for sick leave. Gen Z employees formed the majority of leave requests, citing poor residential air quality
“We are witnessing a visible spike in pollution-related health issues,” said Lipika Mohanty, Head of People and Development at BUSINESSNEXT.
“Most of the recent leave applications mention air quality as the root cause. In line with our people-first culture, this flexible work arrangement will ensure employees can take care of their health while staying productive”, She added.
Additionally, several working mothers have requested flexible work hours to better manage their kid’s health and work responsibilities as air pollution levels remain hazardous across the region.
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- By Neel Achary
