Flexibility in work arrangements, including when and where work is conducted (such as remote and on-site options), has become increasingly prevalent. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered work dynamics, with a growing number of roles successfully incorporating virtual meetings (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and broadening workplace choices. This shift can prove advantageous for both working mothers and fathers alike.
Flexibility for Returning Parents encompasses the following options:
A. Flex-time work option
B. Work-at-home option
C. Assignment arrangement option
D. Consultation with the line manager or HR department after returning to work
WePOWER Partners' initiatives in terms of Flexibile Working Hours
KE Returnship Program - Recharge by K-Electric
KE is taking steps to support experienced women professionals who have taken an extended career break (at least one year) due to personal reasons. Women professionals who are keen to re-charge their careers are re-integrated in a phased manner can join the Returnship Program with contractual employment for six to 12 months maximum. It pertains to any department/function with flexible working hours.
Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) established a lactation room for nursing mothers last year. To facilitate baby feeding, a nursing mother, upon returning from maternity leave, is allowed a 30-minute break every 4 hours for up to 1 hour to nurse the child until the child reaches 2 years of age.These breaks are considered active duty.
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) grants women executives access to e-Office after office hours, extending this privilege to all 120 women executives. POWERGRID implements a women's working time policy with transport facilities.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power DDL) offers flexible timing options to female employees who return after maternity leave to help them settle and maintain a work-life balance.
Feedback Energy Distribution Co. Ltd. (FEDCO) continues the policy of Desk Job for specific period for Returning Mothers. FEDCO activated Work from Home facility policy for all (female and male) employees.
FEDCO provides the option of flexible work schedules based on requirements and necessity for all employees (both female and male). FEDCO implements a policy encouraging all women employees to leave the office by 6 pm.
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited offers a Work from Home Policy to promote gender equality in the workplace.
Fenaka Corporation Limited (FENAKA) adjusts working hours for female technicians on shift duties to early hours.
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) provides flexible working hours for female staff on a case-by-case basis to address grievances.
Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) follows government policy by offering a flexible working hours policy for lactating mothers.
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Flexible work policy
Flexibility in work arrangements, including when and where work is conducted (such as remote and on-site options), has become increasingly prevalent. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered work dynamics, with a growing number of roles successfully incorporating virtual meetings (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and broadening workplace choices. This shift can prove advantageous for both working mothers and fathers alike.
Flexibility for Returning Parents encompasses the following options:
A. Flex-time work option
B. Work-at-home option
C. Assignment arrangement option
D. Consultation with the line manager or HR department after returning to work
WePOWER Partners' initiatives in terms of Flexibile Working Hours
KE Returnship Program - Recharge by K-Electric
KE is taking steps to support experienced women professionals who have taken an extended career break (at least one year) due to personal reasons. Women professionals who are keen to re-charge their careers are re-integrated in a phased manner can join the Returnship Program with contractual employment for six to 12 months maximum. It pertains to any department/function with flexible working hours.
Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) established a lactation room for nursing mothers last year. To facilitate baby feeding, a nursing mother, upon returning from maternity leave, is allowed a 30-minute break every 4 hours for up to 1 hour to nurse the child until the child reaches 2 years of age.These breaks are considered active duty.
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) grants women executives access to e-Office after office hours, extending this privilege to all 120 women executives. POWERGRID implements a women's working time policy with transport facilities.
FEDCO provides the option of flexible work schedules based on requirements and necessity for all employees (both female and male). FEDCO implements a policy encouraging all women employees to leave the office by 6 pm.
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) provides flexible working hours for female staff on a case-by-case basis to address grievances.
Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) follows government policy by offering a flexible working hours policy for lactating mothers.