Excerpt from Timesnownews Article – Published on Feb 07, 2024
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced an extension of the return-to-office deadline for its employees, citing security concerns and emphasizing the need for a full return to office premises. The deadline has been extended to the end of March, marking the final opportunity for employees to resume in-office work. According to Chief Operating Officer NG Subramaniam, there will be consequences if you don’t meet this deadline.
TCS’s decision to bring employees back to the office comes in response to recent cyber security issues reported by companies like Infosys and HCL. Addressing these security risks is a priority for TCS, prompting the push for employees to return to office spaces. The company is actively working to restore its pre-pandemic work culture, indicating a shift away from the hybrid model it adopted during the COVID-19 outbreak. TCS had previously announced plans for a portion of its workforce to work remotely by 2025, contingent upon the full return of employees to office premises.
Despite experiencing fluctuations in employee count, including a decline of 5,680 in the third quarter, TCS remains focused on managing attrition rates. After reaching its highest-ever attrition rate of 21.5% in January 2023, the company saw a decline to 13.3% in the December quarter. The broader IT services sector faces similar challenges in bringing employees back to the office, with many companies adopting roster systems mandating up to three days of in-office work. TCS has initiated campus visits as part of its strategy, while peers like Wipro and Infosys maintain a cautious approach to interactions with colleges and universities.
TCS’s decision to extend the return-to-office deadline underscores its commitment to bolstering security measures while navigating the evolving landscape of work dynamics post-pandemic. As the company aims to revive its pre-pandemic work culture, ensuring employee compliance with in-office work requirements remains a key focus.
To delve deeper into this topic, please read the full article in Timesnownews.
