WFH mandate triggers resignations
The Philippine government’s 100% return-to-work (RTO) order in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) segment is clashing with the employees’ intention of continuing their work-from-home arrangements, leading to increasing resignation in the industry.
UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations Professor Emeritus Rene Ofreneo said that “work-from-home arrangements allow employees to have work-life balance and flexibility” which is very important.
He added that “the traffic already returned and is again a problem for workers. It also affects productivity.”
The government has advocated employees’ return to on-site work to support economic recovery. They stated that people tend to spend more outside their homes, which effectively sustains other businesses near offices.
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) — which takes care of the tax incentives of companies —- also rejected a Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) proposal to extend an order allowing IT-BPO companies to continue their work-from-home arrangements while keeping their tax perks.
FIRB noted that the work-from-home arrangement is a “time-bound measure” and that workers should return to the office amid decreasing infections and the improved vaccination rate.
Meanwhile, a January survey by Sprout Solutions revealed that nine of 10 employees prefer a hybrid or remote work setup.
Related news
- 73% of PH employees prefer work-life balance over promotions · 5 Jul
- Indonesian AI firm keen to invest in PH · 19 May
- Lean Solutions Group expands to Manila · 19 May
Disclosure: Outsource Accelerator uses AI tools in the backend of its editorial workflow. Every article is reviewed and verified by a human editor before publication.
Stay ahead of the outsourcing industry. Join thousands of business leaders who rely on Outsource Accelerator for the news, trends, and expert insights that matter. Subscribe to our free newsletter and never miss an update.
