Challenges faced by Company Secretaries during Coronavirus and

Challenges faced by Company Secretaries during Coronavirus and Lockdown period By: Kajal Kapoor Programme Professional Registration No. 440262114/01/2015

Stre ss Risk Loss The COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown in India have affected Company Secretaries and their practices. Different issues have been faced by both i. e. PCS and CS under employment like delays in compliance procedures of corporate, Mental pressure, Stress, Salary cuts, Lack of workforce inability to organize meetings etc.

Impact of covid-19 pandemic on CS practices during Nationwide Lockdown period Impact on Practising Company Secretaries Impact on Company Secretary in Employment • Lack of employees and support team • Risk of Employees safety • Inability to get corporate clients and in maintaining client relationships • less efficiency in the performance of executives • • • Jobs are being wiped out Salary/Pay cuts Travelling Risk Difficulty in finding new jobs Issues faced by Migrants

Measures to control pandemic Impact on Company Secretaries Consider implementing flexible and remote work options (Work From Home, Video Conferencing) Relaxation in compliance procedures for companies by Government Update your travel and meeting policies and ensure the safety of working environments by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting workplaces.

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