No Bonus For WFH Employees: What Are IT Giants Doing?

Call most all the major IT companies in the world have started to return to the work from office culture as the much loved Work from home system is being replaced. Here’s an interesting development in this regard.

Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly put anniversary appraisals on hold for employees who have not met the company’s work from office requirements, triggering widespread discussion among staff and industry observers.

According to reports, the decision applies to employees who failed to maintain the mandated level of physical office attendance, which TCS has been closely monitoring over the past several months.

The IT major has been gradually tightening its return to office policy, asking employees to work from the office for most of the week instead of following flexible or remote models adopted during the pandemic. Internal tracking systems are said to be used to measure attendance, and those falling short of the prescribed norms are facing consequences in their appraisal cycles.

Anniversary appraisals are an important component of salary progression at TCS, especially for employees who join or receive increments outside the annual appraisal window. By putting these appraisals on hold, the company is sending a strong signal that compliance with work from office rules is now a key performance expectation.

While TCS has not made a detailed public statement, the move is being seen as part of a broader industry trend where large IT firms are emphasizing in person collaboration, productivity, and workplace discipline. The decision has led to mixed reactions, with some employees expressing concern over flexibility, while others acknowledge the company’s push for operational consistency.