Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has issued a final ultimatum to employees who continue to work remotely, mandating their return to office duties by March or risk facing serious consequences, as reported by The Economic Times.
The Mumbai-based software giant, which previously made it compulsory for employees to be present in office five days a week, has emphasized the importance of regaining a cohesive work culture and addressing security concerns as primary reasons for ending remote work arrangements.
NG Subramaniam, TCS’s chief operating officer (COO), underscored the significance of in-person collaboration in safeguarding against cyber threats, stating that remote setups lack the necessary controls to mitigate security risks effectively.
Highlighting the challenges posed by the hybrid work model adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic, Subramaniam expressed the company’s intent to revert to its pre-pandemic work culture, emphasizing the value of offline interactions in fostering a conducive work environment.
Moreover, Subramaniam raised concerns about the implications of remote onboarding and offboarding, citing instances where employees joined and left the company solely through online interactions during the pandemic, potentially compromising organizational cohesion and effectiveness.
Despite TCS’s efforts to facilitate a gradual return to office, with 65% of employees attending office for up to three days a week, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a full-scale transition back to onsite work.
With TCS’s current headcount exceeding 616,000 employees, the firm’s directive to resume office duties by March signals a decisive shift towards reinstating traditional work practices and reinforcing organizational resilience in the face of evolving workplace dynamics.
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