Archive · 23 Jul 2025
TCS Reaffirms Onboarding of All Offered Candidates Amidst Delays
Imagine a big company, TCS, promised jobs to many people.
Some people were told their start dates were delayed, which worried them.
A workers' group wants the government to help.
TCS says everyone with a job offer will eventually be hired.
The workers' group wants the company to set a clear timeline and offer compensation.
Also, the company is being criticized for a new rule about how long employees can be without work.
TCS states it will onboard all candidates with offers.
Reports indicate delays for over 600 experienced professionals.
NITES, a workers' union, urged government intervention.
Some candidates faced indefinite onboarding postponements.
TCS faces criticism over a new bench policy.
- Who
- TCS, NITES, and affected experienced professionals.
- What
- TCS clarifies it will onboard all offered candidates after reports of delays.
- When
- The clarification comes after reports and a letter dated July 22.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address concerns regarding delayed onboarding and a new bench policy.
Affected Professionals/NITES
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Onboarding Timeline & Compensation
Affected Professionals/NITES
Demand a time-bound commitment and compensation for the delay.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
TCS maintains that all offers will be honored and joining dates will be adjusted to meet business needs.
Bench Policy
Affected Professionals/NITES
Criticize the new bench policy, where employees have a limited time to find new roles if they do not have an active project.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
TCS has not explicitly addressed this concern.
- Company
- TCS
- Professionals affected
- Over 600
- Workers Union
- NITES
- Issue
- Onboarding Delays