Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees now have time until March to return to the office. The company has warned them of the consequences if they do not do so.
On 4 February 2024, TCS announced that pay raises, promotions, and even variable payouts would be connected to the new requirement for employees to return to the office. The company mentioned that returning to the office is important for teamwork, creativity and building a good collaborative atmosphere. However, some people are worried about how this change may affect their well-being, the balance between work and personal life, and the extra cost of commuting.
They say it affects how they judge their performance and decide on things such as promotions and pay raises. This applies not just to experienced workers but also to new ones who have finished certain training and are due for higher pay.
TCS saw a drop in its number of employees in the last three months. Right now, TCS has over 6,00,000 employees. The rate at which employees are leaving TCS has gone down a bit compared to a few months ago.
IT firms, including Infosys and Wipro, are also making similar moves, asking employees to come to the office for at least three days a week under a hybrid work model. Some workers are okay with giving up city allowances for more flexibility, but others aren’t so sure about moving away from remote-work setups.
