Capgemini launches employee engagement programmes to help beat coronavirus stress

Everyone likes acknowledgement when they are doing solid work, and an edible treat at the workplace could well bring on a near stampede among office workers. But in a virtual set-up, how can corporates motivate their remote staff to stay engaged and productive?

BusinessLine reached out to Ashwin Yardi, CEO, Capgemini India, to understand how the company is combating the physical aspects of Covid-19, when many employers find themselves contending with the emotional repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic on their employees.

Confirming that employees are seeking reassurance, encouragement and empathy at this time, Yardi says, “The leadership team at Capgemini has been in constant communication with employees to keep them informed (of new developments which might impact them directly, like appraisal cycles, leaves policy, salary and increment etc), ensuring transparency within the organisation.”