Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has stepped up enforcement of its work-from-office (WFO) policy, with several employees now facing a pause in their final anniversary appraisals due to earlier attendance shortfalls. Anniversary Appraisal Process ExplainedAt TCS, final anniversary appraisals are part of a structured annual process linked to an employee’s work anniversary. Lateral hires, however, have been excluded from anniversary appraisals since 2022, making the current action primarily relevant for fresher cohorts. With the latest enforcement, office attendance has effectively become a prerequisite for this entire system, influencing not just appraisals but also variable pay. The latest move reinforces TCS’s message: office attendance is no longer optional; it directly impacts career progression.

Source: dna January 09, 2026 07:24 UTC