VPN, colour code: How Dell will track 'hybrid' attendance

Bengaluru: Dell Technologies is implementing a new system to monitor office attendance of its hybrid employees , online tech chronicler The Register reported on Wednesday. The company will use electronic badge swipes, VPN , and a color-coding system to track employee presence.

The four colors used are blue, indicating consistent onsite presence; green, indicating regular onsite presence; yellow, showing some onsite presence; and red, indicating limited onsite presence.

Dell has a sizable presence in India but doesn't share a breakdown of how many employees it has in India.

Dell recently informed its employees that those in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office for at least 39 days per quarter, which equates to an average of 3 days per week. When TOI reached out to Dell, its spokesperson said, "In today's global technology revolution, we believe in-person connections paired with a flexible approach are critical to driving innovation and value differentiation."

Furthermore, a recent employee memo from Dell requires employees to classify themselves as either remote or hybrid. The memo emphasised the consequences of choosing remote work, stating, "For remote team members, it is important to understand the trade-offs: Career advancement, including applying to new roles in the company, will require a team member to reclassify as hybrid onsite." According to a recent regulatory filing, Dell has approximately 120,000 employees.