TCS has implemented a new deployment policy mandating a minimum of 225 business days of billing annually with a reduced bench time of 35 days per year.
The policy requires associates to seek assignments actively or face career repercussions.
Associates need to be allocated for a minimum of 225 business days in the last 12 months to comply with the new policy.
Non-allocation may result in adverse impacts on compensation, promotions, overseas postings, and job continuity.
Employees must engage with regional RMG and pursue suitable opportunities proactively as per the new policy.
Associates without project allocations must spend 4-6 hours daily on learning platforms and complete training modules to remain deployment-ready.
New employees should be assigned to projects on their first day, with freshers advised to contact RMG if not assigned projects.
Frequent switching between short-term projects by associates is seen as a concern that may lead to HR investigation and consequences.
The new policy emphasizes office work as the standard, allowing remote work only in special personal emergency situations pre-approved by RMG.