'Return To Office Or...': TCS Issues Final Warning To Employees Doing Work From Home

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New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is in the headlines again. This time for a strict ultimatum for their employees. The company has reportedly issued a final warning, urging its workforce to return to the office by the end of March. Failure to comply could result in severe consequences, according to reports from the Economic Times.

Employees at TCS have been granted an additional quarter, until March's close, to transition back to office-based work. However, this extension comes with a clear message i.e. it's the final chance. ()

As per the media reports, TCS seems to be adopting a zero-tolerance stance toward any further delays in returning to in-person work. ()

NG Subramaniam, TCS's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the gravity of the situation. He reiterated that there will be strict repercussions for employees who do not resume office duties by the specified deadline. This stern warning underscores the seriousness of TCS's position on the matter.

Subramaniam cited two primary reasons behind the company's decision – the importance of work culture and security concerns. TCS aims to eliminate vulnerabilities associated with remote work, including cyber threats, and restore its pre-pandemic work environment.

TCS appears determined to move away from the hybrid work model adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the company is committed to reinstating the traditional office-centric approach to enhance employee interaction and facilitate organizational growth.

The decision to recall employees to the office is also motivated by concerns regarding the negative consequences of prolonged remote working.

Subramaniam highlighted reduced employee interaction as a significant challenge, noting its adverse effects on organizational success. TCS aims to tackle these issues by fostering face-to-face interactions to build a stronger workforce.

This recent move by TCS follows its decision in October 2023 to end its hybrid work policy, mandating employees to return to the office five days a week.

The shift came after reports of 'moonlighting,' where employees were found to be working for multiple firms simultaneously, tarnishing the perception of the work-from-home policy.