Mr. Singh said one of the major reasons to go to smaller cities and villages was to take opportunities where the talent-pool was. In fact, companies, both large and small, are moving to smaller towns. In smaller towns, they get to save more in terms of rental costs, alongside reaping other social benefits. Challenges in smaller townsDespite reverse migration and the setting up of infrastructure, the challenge for expansion in smaller cities, lies in attracting a talent pool. Experts also point to issues of cybersecurity and moonlighting as major challenges in a shift of workspaces to smaller towns.

Source: The Hindu May 13, 2023 23:23 UTC