Cognizant employees will have to work from office. The company has asked its employees working in India to come to office at least three days a week. Employees are not happy with this decision of the company.
Employees of IT company Cognizant will now have to work from office. The company has asked its employees working in India to come to office at least three days a week. News agency Reuters has mentioned an email sent by the company’s CEO Ravi Kumar S. It says that employees are required to come to office three days every week or as directed by the team leader. The company says that working from office increases understanding about the company culture.
Company employees not happy with the decision
Employees are not very happy with this decision of the company. Some employees posted on social media platforms saying that this would greatly harm their work-life balance and flexibility. At the same time, Cognizant wants employees to use in-person time to prioritize activities that include collaborative projects, training and team building.
Hybrid work scheduling app will be launched
Cognizant will also launch a new hybrid work scheduling app for India. This will help managers create schedules for their teams and reserve space for them in the office. Cognizant believes that the hybrid model will dictate the future of work. “We are excited to see our people back in the office and are committed to expanding into tier-2 cities across India, where many of our employees are based,” Cognizant said in a statement. “The hybrid work approach will help our people build the social capital that is essential for strong relationships, career advancement and growth.”
India is the largest talent base of Cognizant
According to the company’s annual report, about 254,000 of Cognizant’s total 347,700 employees are in India, making the country its largest talent base. Let us tell you that TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech have also released their work from policy. TCS has made work from office mandatory for three days from March 31 and has also warned of adverse consequences if it is not followed.
