Akshata Sharma
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The Centre has just directed employees across the country to arrive for work by no later than 9:15 am using their Aadhaar-enabled biometric system, failing which a half-day casual leave will be deducted.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a circular instructing employees to arrive at their offices by 9:15 am and record their attendance using the Aadhaar-enabled biometric system.
The circular warns against habitual late coming and early leaving and states that action may be initiated in such cases.
"Habitual late coming and early leaving of office should be viewed seriously and discouraged. Action against the same may be initiated," the circular said.
The use of the Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the order to resume using biometric services was issued in 2022.
Central government offices operate from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Also, employees must inform in advance if they can't come to the office and apply for a casual leave.
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly reshaped work culture, moving away from traditional norms.
Employees argue that work-from-home culture has enhanced their productivity levels, while companies debate between remote work and in-office presence.
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