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PETALING JAYA: While it was a “crazy fight” for the workers adjusting to work from home (WFH), their experience during the motion control order (MCO) in March has made the transition easier.
Julayka Junaidi, 25, from Puchong, said she expected the WFH policy to be implemented again due to the increase in Covid-19 cases.
“But the first WFH announcement caused a lot of confusion as my company needed to make a lot of fixes.
“The guidelines given were vague, especially regarding the swab tests. Initially, the government said that whoever needed to work in the office had to pass a swab test, but in subsequent announcements they said otherwise, ”said the graphic designer.
Although she is prepared for the WFH order, Julayka still thinks the government needs to write the guidelines carefully before announcing them.
“Two days is not enough for companies to prepare what is necessary for their employees,” he said.
However, Julayka appreciates the WFH arrangement as it means more flexibility for her to carry out her duties as a graphic designer, as she thought she would need to manage her time.
Nurul Ain Fatehah Rosli, 24, said that this time her company was fully prepared for WFH policy.
“Since this is the second time the government has implemented the WFH order, our company is more prepared.
“The moment the announcement was made, we set up a meeting right away and determined which team would be in the office and at home and divided the tasks for the respective teams,” said a project manager for a media production company.
However, he noted that some managers may find it difficult to keep track of the job performance of their staff when they are at home.
“It is a concern for us as we cannot track the performance of our staff, but I think this is the best option to help us flatten the curve.
“In addition, we have found other ways to measure performance, such as online meetings in the morning and follow-ups,” he said.
A finance executive, who only wanted to be known as Lee, said his company took the WFH leadership seriously.
“We had to plan the fixes correctly, and it was a little crazy having to fix the necessary things,” he said.
The 30-year-old echoed the views of others that the arrangements were smoother this time as workers were now more familiar with working online and using technology at home.
However, he said he had not yet installed a suitable workstation in his home.
“It is a basic configuration for now. I have a laptop and I get by with what I have, but getting the documents signed is a hassle and I’m thinking of buying a printer if the conditional MCO extends beyond October 27, “he said.
A communication specialist who wants to be known only as Wong said that the WFH transition was quite smooth as her company had already established a business continuity plan even before the MCO in March.
“The plan was to work in two teams on separate levels of our office building.
“This was to mimic the WFH situation and test coordination projects in case we start the WFH,” said Wong, who works for an audit firm in Selangor.
She also said that the WFH arrangement was initially chaotic and stressful for her, but she managed to adjust over time.
“I think a challenge that most people can relate to is finding that balance at the WFH, as it can be overwhelming,” added the 25-year-old.
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