In a surprising turn of events, India’s largest IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is witnessing a peculiar issue.
TCS Chief HR Officer, Milind Lakkad, has highlighted a significant rise in the number of resignations among female employees following the discontinuation of the work-from-home option.
This is an unexpected development as historically, the attrition rate among female staff at TCS has been lower compared to their male counterparts.
With over 600,000 employees at TCS, comprising 35% women, the recent surge in resignations among female staff post the conclusion of the work-from-home arrangement has raised concerns about the impact on this popular facility.
According to the Chief HR Officer of TCS, the convenience of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic had greatly benefited female employees.
The ability to establish a home office allowed them to manage their professional duties alongside household responsibilities, childcare, and family obligations.
However, with the work-from-home culture coming to an end and TCS employees being instructed to return to the office, a significant number of women are choosing to resign.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) places a strong emphasis on gender diversity, prioritizing the inclusion of women in its workforce.
The HR department at TCS is actively working to identify the reasons behind this increasing trend of women leaving their jobs.
While the attrition rate for TCS staff has not been disclosed in their recently released annual report, it was noted to have surpassed 20% during the previous fiscal year.
