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Working from home has emerged as the only available option to sail through the storm called COVID-19 pandemic that has recently overwhelmed the various worldly aspects such as the economies, Societies as well as the Political aspect of life across the globe. Due to unforeseen panic and fear of the loss of lives of many, a number of organisations, both public and private, resolved to suspend working from the office as a resort, leading to the emergence of various connected issues which are capable of very likely impacting the economy and society in a reverse motion. The employees have showcased different perspectives and preferences regarding the declaration which mandated maintaining physical distance. This report aims to study and analyse the different perspectives of employees belonging to different industries regarding the “work-from-home” concept and the subsequent gender-specific challenges faced by them. The study will help the managers in strategizing the work related policies for similar situations

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic, Organizational response, Economic impact, Societal impact, Political impact

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