As governments across the world ease lockdown restrictions, more and more people are now returning to work. In India, too, this week marks the start of considerable relaxation in the lockdown, which has been in effect since 24 March. Industries and businesses are making a cautious start with stringent health and safety regulations in place. Some have opted for staggered working hours, while others are going for flexible shifts.

But with the threat from the pandemic far from over, returning to work is not easy. For many, concerns remain. What about the risk of contracting the coronavirus once back in the workplace? And what about financial security, as cash strapped companies go for huge salary cuts or pink slips to staff? A recent study indicates as many as 93% of India Inc employees are anxious about returning to work over health and financial concerns.

So, in this edition of WorklifeIndia, we talk about how to manage work-life after the lockdown.

Presenter: Devina Gupta

Contributors: Muralikrishnan B, COO, Xiaomi India; Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO, JobsForHer; Dr Shyam Bhat, psychiatrist and trustee, The Live Love Laugh Foundation