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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Anti-worker move to downsize...': TCS policy to cap bench time, 225 mandatory billing days slammed; here's what All India IT employees' union said
TCS has implemented a revised associate deployment policy that requires staff members to be billable for 225 days per year. (AI image) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)'s latest move to mandate 225 billing days for employees and cap their bench time to 35 days has been slammed by the All India IT & ITeS Employees' Union (AIITEU). The union has called TCS moves as a ploy to 'downsize' teams and has also termed it as an 'anti-worker' policy. The policy, effective June 12, was introduced by Chandrasekaran Ramkumar, who leads the Global Resource Management Group (RMG). AIITEU, representing technology workers, has labelled this directive as unfavourable to employees, suggesting it aims to reduce workforce numbers. AIITEU has reportedly issued a statement: "The RMG of TCS is known to be responsible for ensuring adequate billability of the employees. While it is true that long period of inactivity has an adverse effect on employees' compensation, individual growth and overseas deployment prospect, the policy also has an ulterior motive of transferring the responsibility to ensure adequate billability from the RMG to the employees. " Also Read | Tata Electronics builds India's 1st semiconductor fabrication unit: Gujarat enables 1,500 residential units; mainly for Tata Group staff, suppliers The union further stated: "It is an attempt by TCS Management to justify the organisation's anti-worker policy of Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that the management often resorts to, during downsizing." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo What is the TCS updated deployment policy? Earlier this week TOI reported that TCS has implemented a revised associate deployment policy that requires staff members to be billable for 225 days per year, with bench duration limited to 35 business days annually. This directive seeks to enhance efficient resource allocation whilst ensuring alignment between company and employee objectives. According to the document examined by TOI, "At any given point in time, associates must be allocated for a minimum period of 225 business days in the last 12 months," adding that "Long periods of remaining unallocated shall adversely impact associate compensation, career growth, avenues of overseas deployment in future, and continuity of employment with the organisation." The Resource Management Group at TCS is responsible for employee deployment and allocation. This division ensures appropriate talent placement across projects whilst maintaining optimal utilisation levels throughout the organisation. "In the event an associate is unallocated, it is the primary responsibility of the associate to proactively engage with the Unit / Regional RMG for seeking allocation and take initiative towards pursuing suitable opportunities provided by the organisation," states the policy. Unallocated resources comprise associates who have been released to RMG, are available for their next assignment, and report directly to RMG. TCS offers various developmental platforms including iEvolve, Fresco Play, VLS, and LinkedIn. Associates without current assignments are required to dedicate 4-6 hours daily to relevant learning through iEvolve, fulfil all mandatory and priority training requirements, participate in RMG-recommended in-person sessions, and continuously enhance their skills to maintain interview readiness. Also Read | Big win! China companies now exporting 'Made in India' smartphones & electronics to US, West Asia; notable shift for Chinese brands Additionally, they need to utilise the Gen AI interview coach, analyse and implement feedback received from previous interviews, and ensure timely completion of all training programmes with complete attendance. TCS has mandated compulsory office attendance to ensure rapid deployment, and consequently, work-from-office exemptions and flexible working options are not available. "However, associates may request short-term flexible work options for personal emergencies in exceptional circumstances, subject to organisational policies and prior approval from the RMG." The company has indicated that allocating employees to multiple projects for brief periods is not encouraged and could trigger HR inquiries and subsequent disciplinary action. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Ratan Tata's group TCS as it faces strong opposition from…
Ratan Tata (File) The All India IT & ITeS Employees' Union (AIITEU) has condemned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS') over its revised associate deployment policy. According to media reports the policy had mandated employees to have 225 days of billability every year and also limited bench timelines to 35 days a year. The tech workers union also called it an 'anti-worker policy' and accused it of making it 'downsize' teams, according to a Money Control report. The IT employee union said that the new associate deployment policy of TCS puts the responsibility of finding projects on the employees instead of the Resource Management Group (RMG). TCS New Policy The new policy was announced on June 12 by the Resource Management Group (RMG)regarding assigning projects to employees. According to new rules, employees have to approach the RMG themselves to get projects so they can ensure to have 225 days of billability over a 12 months period. If the employee misses this billability target, they will face disciplinary action like termination of service , the policy said. Employees also cannot be on bench for more than 35 days a year, as reported by Money Control. IT Employee Union On TCS Policy AIITEU said in a statement, 'The RMG of TCS is known to be responsible for ensuring adequate billability of the employees. While it is true that long period of inactivity has an adverse effect on employees' compensation, individual growth and overseas deployment prospect, the policy also has an ulterior motive of transferring the responsibility to ensure adequate billability from the RMG to the employees.' 'It is an attempt by TCS Management to justify the organisation's anti-worker policy of Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that the management often resorts to, during downsizing,' the tech workers union added. TCS employees are also expected to upskill themselves and take mandatory 4-6 hours of training through the company's iEvolve platform, as per the new rules.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IT union AIITEU slams TCS' 225-day billability and 35-day bench policy
The All India IT and ITeS Employees' Union (AIITEU) has criticised the latest policy of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which mandates employees to be billable for 225 days every year and limits bench timelines to 35 days. Terming the move an 'anti-worker policy,' the union said it was a step by India's largest IT services provider to justify its performance improvement plan (PIP), a strategy often used during downsizing. 'The Resource Management Group (RMG) of TCS is known to be responsible for ensuring adequate billability of employees. While it is true that a prolonged period of inactivity adversely affects compensation, individual growth and overseas deployment prospects, the policy also has an ulterior motive—transferring the responsibility for billability from the RMG to employees,' AIITEU general secretary Saubhik Bhattacharya said in a statement. The decision, announced by TCS' RMG, also warned that extended periods of being unallocated would negatively impact compensation, career growth, and chances of overseas deployment, and could even result in termination. The union said the responsibility of assigning projects lies with the company and accused TCS of deflecting its duty by shifting the onus onto employees. 'They are imposing a time limit of 35 days, and there is no guarantee that TCS will not reduce it further in the future to increase pressure on employees,' the union added. TCS' move comes at a time when utilisation levels at IT companies have reached an all-time high of nearly 85 per cent. This implies that most experienced engineers are engaged in active projects. Keeping others on the bench affects margins, as they are not billable resources. While unallocated and on the bench, TCS employees are expected to be in office for faster deployment. They are also required to upskill on the company's learning platform, iEvolve, for four to six hours daily.
