Six Must-Have Products for a Smooth WFH This Monsoon Season

This year’s monsoon season comes with an added concern as the COVID-19 pandemic is also gaining pace at an alarming rate! As some cities have once again begun announcing lockdowns for their citizens, it seems remote working is here to stay for quite a while. However, with the monsoon almost at its peak, there can be certain challenges to implementing a smooth work from home as electricity outages and weak internet connectivity become more frequent. For this reason and to help you tide over these challenges seamlessly, we have handpicked some top products you should have as a backup while working from home

1.       Syska P0511J Power Bank

In India, power outages are frequent during heavy rains. And considering we are completely reliant on electronic appliances this power bank is a must-have. Fuel your smartphones, tabs, mini speakers, MP3 Players, and other digital devices using the Syska P0511J Power Bank that comes with a steady capacity of 5000mAh and high energy density polymer cell. This gadget qualifies its “Overcharge and Discharge Protection” function in case the power is not switched off after completion of charge. Syska power bank is multifunctional, pocket-fit, sleek product and is available at leading retail outlets for Rs. 1,199/-. You can also get it at a discounted price on Amazon. The power bank comes in red, blue, and silver colours.

2.       Wipro Emerald Rechargeable Emergency Light

Good illumination is necessary while you are working at home. In the case of a power blackout, an Emergency Light comes handy. Wipro Emerald Rechargeable Emergency Light is a powerful 5 watt LED & high-quality rechargeable lithium battery operated emergency light that comes with in-built 2 levels of brightness and 50,000 hours of life. It is provided with a powerful 5 watts LED which gives you more radiant light. Wipro Emerald Rechargeable Emergency Light is available at leading retail outlets for Rs. 1290/- and you can get it at a discounted price on Amazon.

3.       Goldmedal i-Dock Player

We all would agree that music and pleasant weather go hand in hand. Sitting by the window, watching it drizzle, feeling the monsoon winds while sipping your hot cup of chai provides for the perfect indoor vibe. Goldmedal’s i-Dock player serves as a perfect partner for you to kick-start your weekend, listening to some of your favorite music while it pours outside. This sleek music player can be installed directly into a flush box with Goldemdal’s Curve modular cover plates, allowing you to play your favourite tracks stored on your Apple devices as well as other MP3 players. Equipped with an in-built stereo amplifier, the player enables direct speaker connection and also comes with a charging function for iPod and iPhone. An additional line output enables you to connect your music to any Hi-Fi or multi-room system to make you groove to your favourite songs. Goldmedal’s i-Dock Player is priced at Rs. 10,900/- and can be purchased from retail stores as well as leading ecommerce platforms.

4.       INALSA Steam Iron Geyser Titanium

Monsoons make clothes damp, wrinkly, and odourful. INALSA Steam Iron Geyser Titanium is compact and will assist you to steam-iron your fabrics hassle-free. With 2000W of power, Geyser Titanium iron eliminates stubborn wrinkles efficiently and effortlessly slides across various fabrics. Rapid Even-Heat technology delivers more high-grade execution and flawless. As they say first impressions are the last impressions, this product will help you to look your best for that all important Zoom meeting with your client. INALSA Steam Iron Geyser Titanium is available at leading retail outlets for Rs. 3,195/- and you can get it at a discounted price on Amazon.

5.       Syska- Mosguard Anti-Mosquito 15W LED Bulb

Monsoon is the breeding season for mosquitoes and the uncertainty of mosquito-transmitted infections, such as malaria and dengue fever is high. The Syska Mosguard 2 in 1 mosquito killer bulb is a safe chemical-free easy to clean product which will protect your home by keeping it insect free and provide energy-efficient adaptable lighting. It is available at leading retail outlets for Rs. 699/-.

6.       Easy Steel Floor Cloth Dryer Stand 18

Attempting to dry your clothes during monsoon is a challenging task. Garments are usually either soaking wet or damp. With Easy Steel Floor Cloth Dryer Stand 18 you can prevent this problem. Produced for better ventilation by extending the distance of each fabric, all length-types of clothes can be dried using it. The product includes three shelves and folds in half for space-saving. Easy Steel Floor Cloth Dryer Stand 18 is available at leading retail outlets for Rs. 3,999/- and you can get it at a discounted price on Flipkart.

7.       Goldmedal I-Strip 205101 LED Spike Guard

While working from home, you will need a product that can take care of your device charging requirements while increasing your comfort and convenience. Equipped with 6 international sockets with surge protection, overload protection and a power cord of 2 metres length, Goldmedal’s I-Strip 205101 LED Spike Guard can charge multiple devices such as your laptop, smartphone and power bank, at one go. The device can even be wall mounted making it easy to plug-in and plug-out at ease.  Goldmedal’s I-Strip 205101 LED Spike Guard is priced at Rs. 799/- only and is available in all electrical retail stores and also on Amazon for a discounted price.

Check out the best IT employer: Dataquest-IDC survey

The average salary increase in the IT sector during 2009 was down at 1.4%, according to a Dataquest-IDC survey.

Employees under two years of experience earned a 2% increase in salary, while those between 2.1 to 5 years had their salaries cut by 7%. Those between 5.1 to 10 years got an average salary hike of 5% and those with over 10 years experience earned a 4% salary increase.

In the survey, HCL Infosystems emerged as the best employer in the IT industry, followed by iGate, Rolta, RMSI and SAS Institute. HCL jumped up two positions from last year, while iGate slipped one notch to No. 2.

The survey covered 200 IT companies of which 31 companies were short-listed for the final round. For the first time, India’s top four IT companies declined to take part “as layoffs and salary re-alignment leads to dip in IT employee morale”, the survey said. The top four IT firms employ about 40% of the IT professionals in the country.

Seven new entrants — R Systems (6), Perot Systems (7), Ingram Micro (11), Sify Technologies (13), Infogain (17), Unisys (18) and Novell (19) — made it to the Top 20 Best Employers in IT list.

The employee attrition rate came down to an average of 15%, from 18% last year. A majority of IT employees said they changed job for better salaries and compensation (53%), overseas postings (38%), better job security (18%), flexible working hours (18%) and training and development (9%). While the average retention rate, defined as percentage of employees retained out of the total employees as on March 31, 2008, improved to 85%, from 79% in 2008, Hexaware Technologies showed a remarkable retention score of 100.

The study also reveals that companies have become more transparent in their communication with employees giving them a sense of belonging. They have also gone ahead and adopted a higher degree of professionalism in their dealings with employees as well as customers or suppliers.

Another key finding is that more employees are satisfied with the interest shown by their companies as well as their immediate seniors in helping them strike a worklife balance compared to last year. The study reveals that there is a drastic fall in the number of people who feel that their job is secure within their company.

Agencies