As part of its appraisal system, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the world’s largest IT company, has added points for working from the office.
“Hi All, I request all the appraisers to assign the below RTO (Return To Office) goal immediately to all your team members.” This email was sent to managers and team leaders.
“Goal – Return to office; Target – Average 3 days a week from the nearest TCS office.” the mail further added.
When a media outlet asked bout this development, the company said, “Our appraisals are designed to be a feedback and improvement mechanism for our associates and cover the entire range of expectations including work performance, collaborative working, learning, professional conduct, and other relevant areas.”
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