TCS will encourage employees to return to offices by the end of the year
IT major TCS will encourage employees to join offices by the end of calendar year 2021. Currently, around 5 per cent of the IT major’s associates are working from offices.
“At the end of CY’21, we will encourage our associates to return to offices, at least initially, before switching to the ’25/25′ model. This will be done in a phased and flexible manner and dependent on the relevant Will the team leader and the requirements of each team or project. We are committed to the 25/25 model but before transitioning to the model, we need to bring people back into the office and gradually evolve to 25/25,” TCS said.
Under the model, by 2025, no more than 25 percent of a company’s employees would be required to work from the office at any one time, and an employee would be required to spend no more than 25 percent of their time in the office.
As a preparation for coming back to the office, the IT chief has requested the employees to make a plan to return to their deputation place (his base branch) by November 15. “The return to office will be a calibrated step keeping in mind the safety of the employees.”
According to the company, the ’25/25′ model is an important design element and will take a few years to mature.
“Hybrid models of work are here to stay. In the new ‘Future of Work’, both physical office and remote work will play an integral role. After all, everyone will have to come to the office for a period and at the same time, they have home. Lastly, whatever we do, the safety, health and well-being of the employees will be fully kept in mind.”
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