{"id":41480,"date":"2024-05-02T22:06:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T22:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/02\/coders-run-a-summer-script-stay-hydrated\/"},"modified":"2024-05-02T22:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T22:06:08","slug":"coders-run-a-summer-script-stay-hydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/02\/coders-run-a-summer-script-stay-hydrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Coders run a summer script: stay hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IT services firms<\/a> and manufacturers in the south are going the extra mile to ensure employee wellbeing<\/a> with refreshment stocks<\/a>, on-site doctors, webinars on ways to beat the heatwave<\/a>, and flexible work hours.<\/p>\n

Much of India is enduring a sweltering summer, though the heat is yet to peak in the north.<\/p>\n

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Companies are nudging employees to boost water intake, limit commuting during the hottest hours and avoid terraces or open food courts at offices. So far, most companies have been quite stringent in getting employees to return to offices post-pandemic.<\/p>\n

At IT firms, for instance, summer-friendly foods and drinks are doing the rounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have water (drinking and otherwise) facilities in place and are also pushing employees to avoid commuting during peak heat hours or afternoons,” said a senior executive at an IT firm in Bengaluru\u2019s Electronic City.

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\u201cThey are provided with air-conditioned bus facilities to and from office; there are also bus shelters in the area,\u201d the executive said.<\/p>\n

An HR executive at another large IT firm said it is increasing water coolers inside offices and adequate refreshments in pantries and office kitchens.<\/p>\n

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) held a webinar last Friday along with a doctor, on \u201cenhancing preparedness for heatwave.\u201d<\/p>\n

TCS sent a memo to employees, saying, \u201cThe high temperature and humidity can have a negative impact on our bodies, leading to various health problems. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are common during the summer months and can lead to dehydration, fatigue and even aggravate existing medical conditions. The adverse health effects of hot weather are largely preventable through good public health practice.\u201d The memo was seen by ET.<\/p>\n

TCS, among India\u2019s top IT services firms, asked employees to return to office after the pandemic. It has also recently introduced a policy that links a portion of variable pay (bonus) to employee’s office attendance.<\/p>\n

L&T Technology Services is encouraging employees to consult its in-house doctor if they face heat-related health issues, said a spokesperson. \u201cAdditionally, our engineers are encouraged to avail employee-friendly facilities at our Bengaluru campus, which include a gym, quiet room, libraries, boardgames, cafeteria and creche\u2026 stay indoors in office premises during peak day time,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n

Rama NS, advisor and former chief executive of Electronics City Industries Association and Electronics City Industrial Township Authority, noted a sharp increase in water consumption lately. The authority manages a 902-acre township housing more than 300 companies, including Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Electronic City, treated water is being used for plants. Consumption this season has seen an increase,\u201d Rama said. \u201cBus shelters are being increased over the past years for employees\u2026we have seen an increase in footfall in offices for sure. We serve tender coconut water or lime juice at meetings.\u201d<\/p>\n

SAP Labs India said it is relying on technology to meet water requirements of its employees by using atmospheric water generators and on-site treatment facilities. \u201cWe are now generating up to 3,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin air to meet the daily potable water requirements on the campus,” a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe provide infused water to our employees, which not only hydrates but also adds a burst of flavour. Butter milk is now a part of the lunch meals prepared in-house for our teams. Additionally, we also serve summer fruits like plums, pears, oranges at the workstations to help regulate body temperature,\u201d the SAP official said.<\/p>\n

While employees of MNCs and IT companies may have the luxury of working in air-conditioned offices and consuming chilled beverages, those in sales and servicing roles spend most of their time in the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do provide a lot of support around it; more so during the peak 12-2 pm,\u201d said K Srinivasan, associate vice-president, customer service & support, at TVS Electronics. \u201cWe make sure they don’t travel during that time and provide them with the option of taking those servicing calls later in the evening.”<\/p>\n

TVS Electronics employs about 5,000 agents across the country.<\/p>\n

(With inputs from Suraksha P, Beena Parmar, Sameer Ranjan Bakshi & Dia Rekhi)
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