No more WFH as TCS directs employees to attend office 5 days a week

IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signaled to end the Work from Home (WFH) policy and directed its employees to attend office for five days a week. Through an email, the IT services major asked its workforce to attend offices starting today i.e. October 1.

Employees who are currently attending the office three days a week on hybrid mode have been divided over the company’s decision. 

“As communicated by CEO and chief human resources officer (CHRO) in various townhalls, it is mandatory for all associates to attend office on all the working days (5 days per week if there are no holidays) starting October 1, 2023,” the Email read.

However, the company will retain flexibility/hybrid policies and make exceptions wherever necessary, a report in Money Control stated.

Reports suggest that the company is stressing on the importance of physical interaction among employees.

The annual report of the company emphasized the role of acculturation which can allow employees to learn from each other’s behaviour and know different ways of thinking.