Major IT companies, including Infosys, HCL, and Cognizant, are not strictly enforcing the mandated return-to-office policies, focusing more on deliverables and upskilling.
Some employees, like a woman at HCL based in Chennai, are permitted to work from different locations, such as Bengaluru, for childcare reasons. Infosys, while having a phased return plan, leaves the decision to managers, with some employees only going to the office when asked by their managers.
In contrast, TCS is deducting salaries for non-compliance with the return-to-office guidelines, reflecting a stricter approach.