<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) introduces a new associate deployment policy.Employees must be assigned to active projects for at least 225 business days a year starting 12 June.The policy aims to increase utilisation rates and reduce unassigned time for associates.Employees can have a maximum of 35 business days per year without project allocation.Consequences for exceeding the unallocated days include limited career progression and reduced compensation.TCS's Resource Management Group will match associates to projects based on skillsets and business needs.Unallocated employees are expected to proactively seek new opportunities and dedicate time to upskilling.Employees must complete mandatory and recommended training, attend physical sessions, and use AI-based tools for readiness.Physical office presence is reinforced for smoother project assignments, with remote work exceptions only in emergencies.Frequent short-term project allocations across multiple projects are discouraged.TCS aims to align individual performance with business needs, promoting agility and continuous learning.The company hopes to reduce bench time and build a more efficient and project-ready workforce.The policy is part of TCS' strategy to enhance workforce engagement and efficiency.TCS expects employees to be proactive in seeking project allocations and upskilling opportunities.The emphasis on physical office presence is aimed at smoother project assignments and efficient workforce management.