Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the end of its work-from-home arrangement for the majority of its employees, implementing a policy that mandates their presence in the office for five days a week. In addition, the IT giant has introduced a formal dress code for its employees while working from the office.
The new dress code, outlined by the company’s Chief HR Officer, Milind Lakkad, is intended to make a positive impression on stakeholders worldwide and to help assimilate employees who joined TCS during the pandemic, many of whom have been working virtually. Lakkad emphasized the importance of creating a cohesive and professional work environment and stated that working from the office is crucial for internalizing TCS values and the TCS way.
The dress code for TCS employees includes:
Business Casuals (Monday-Thursday):
- For male staff: Formal full-sleeved shirts tucked into formal trousers.
- For female employees: Formal skirts or business attires in neutral/solid colors, sarees, or knee-length kurtas.
- Approved footwear includes formal shoes, moccasins, flats, heels, pumps, and dress sandals.
Smart Casuals (Friday):
- Casual attire such as half-sleeved shirts, collared t-shirts, golf/polo shirts, turtlenecks.
- Smart casual trousers, khakis, chinos, straight-cut and full-length jeans.
- Female employees can wear kurtis, printed blouses, skirts.
- Approved footwear includes sneakers, moccasins, and suede shoes.
Formal Events and Client Visits:
- Business suits in neutral/solid colors.
- Formal full-sleeved shirts tucked into trousers.
- Formal skirts/business dresses in neutral/solid colors, sarees, or salwar suits.
- Approved formal footwear in neutral colors.
TCS’s decision to bring employees back to the office and introduce a dress code reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a unified corporate culture and ensuring that new employees are fully integrated into the organization. The move comes as a response to the changing work dynamics caused by the pandemic and aligns with TCS’s values and work practices.
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