Bengaluru: A lockdown in many countries the world over has forced 1.7 lakh Infosys techies to work from home to ensure business continuity, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Lockdown forces 1.7 lakh Infosys techies to work from home
"About 70 per cent of our 2.4 lakh global workforce is working from home to avoid being affected by coronavirus," Infosys Chief Operating Officer U.B. Pravin Rao told IANS in an email.
In 46 countries, Infosys employs more than 2.4 lakh employees, serving 1,384 customers. The 70 per cent workforce translates to 1.7 lakh employees.
Calling coronavirus pandemic an uncertain and testing time for the company, Rao said both employees and clients are of utmost importance. "We are doing all we can to be there for those employees and their families that need our support the most, while prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of our entire global workforce," he said.
Source: Livemint
