TCS Enforces New Associate Deployment Policy to Maximize Project Engagement
If not assigned, employees must work with the Resource Management Group (RMG) to find work and spend 4-6 hours daily learning new skills using tools like iEvolve and Fresco Play. They must finish all required training, attend sessions, use AI tools for interview practice, and stay ready for new jobs.
Employees need to be physically present in the office to get work quickly, except for rare emergencies approved by RMG. Moving between many short projects often is discouraged and may lead to HR checks. This policy started on June 12.
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