{"id":1307266,"date":"2026-03-16T09:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T04:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307266"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T04:26:24","slug":"cognizant-asks-employees-to-bring-their-own-food-in-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/cognizant-asks-employees-to-bring-their-own-food-in-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognizant Asks Employees To Bring Their Own Food In Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IT major Cognizant has advised employees to adopt a <strong>\u201cBring Your Own Food\u201d (BYOF)<\/strong> approach at some of its campuses as companies across India respond to disruptions caused by the ongoing <strong>commercial LPG shortage<\/strong>. The advisory is part of contingency measures taken by several technology firms to manage operational challenges affecting corporate cafeterias and food vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-10.28.38-AM-1024x567-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-10.28.38-AM-1024x567-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-10.28.38-AM-1024x567-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-10.28.38-AM-1024x567-1-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the BYOF Advisory Means<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>BYOF policy<\/strong>, employees are encouraged to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/technology\/tech-news\/cognizant-advises-byof-for-employees-reviews-supply-concerns\/articleshow\/129540984.cms\">bring meals from home<\/a><\/strong> instead of relying on food served in company cafeterias. The move comes after food vendors operating inside IT campuses faced difficulty cooking meals due to reduced supply of commercial LPG cylinders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cognizant reportedly informed employees that although <strong>business operations remain unaffected<\/strong>, the company is preparing for a <strong>\u201cprolonged stress environment\u201d<\/strong> in food and fuel services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach helps reduce demand for LPG-based cooking within corporate campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LPG Shortage Affecting Corporate Campuses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The disruption stems from a broader <strong>commercial LPG shortage in India<\/strong>, which has forced authorities to prioritise <strong>domestic household gas supply<\/strong> over commercial consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this shift, many corporate cafeterias and food vendors have received <strong>reduced LPG allocations<\/strong>, making it difficult to run full kitchen operations in large technology parks across cities like <strong>Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, companies have had to reduce food services or temporarily shut down some live food counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IT Companies Adapting to the Crisis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cognizant is not the only company taking such steps. Several major IT firms are adjusting operations to deal with the LPG shortage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infosys<\/strong> has shut down live food counters in some campuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HCLTech<\/strong> allowed employees in certain offices to <strong>work from home temporarily<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some firms have <strong>reduced cafeteria menus or stopped live cooking counters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures aim to maintain business continuity while reducing pressure on fuel supplies used in corporate kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Food Solutions Being Explored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are also exploring <strong>long-term alternatives to LPG-based cooking<\/strong> in office campuses. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using <strong>induction and electric cooking systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with <strong>cloud kitchens<\/strong> that rely on electric power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introducing <strong>centralised food supply from external kitchens<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such solutions could help reduce dependence on commercial LPG in large office complexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation has created challenges for many employees, particularly those who depend heavily on office cafeterias for daily meals. Workers staying in hostels or paying-guest accommodations are among the most affected because they may not have access to cooking facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry observers say companies may consider <strong>hybrid work options or flexible arrangements<\/strong> if the LPG supply crunch continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IT major Cognizant has advised employees to adopt a \u201cBring Your Own Food\u201d (BYOF) approach at some of its campuses as companies across India respond to disruptions caused by the ongoing commercial LPG shortage. 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