Doorstep banking should be encouraged, association saysThe Indian Banks’ Association has suggested some additional standard operating procedures for banks, including restricting business hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and deploying staff on a rotational basis in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19. SLBCs could modify the SOPs depending on the situation in the respective States, the association said. Employees may be deputed on a rotational basis or be allowed to work from home depending on the nature of job, staff position and size of the establishment, the IBA said. Ideally 50% of the employees may be called for ‘in-person’ duty and on a rotational basis, according to the additional measures suggested. Banks should also explore arrangements with hospitals to provide all emergency medical facilities required for the staff in the event of an infection, the association said, emphasising on vaccination for the staff.

Source: The Hindu April 22, 2021 16:52 UTC