Over the past year, major IT companies have slowly reduced work-from-home flexibility.
What was encouraged as a hybrid model in 2024 is now shifting toward mandatory office attendance.
Infosys’ latest decision clearly reflects this changing approach across the IT industry.
Infosys Limits Work From Home to Five Days Per Quarter
Infosys has placed a strict cap on remote work. Employees are now allowed to work from home for only five days in an entire quarter.
For most staff, especially those at Job Level 5 and below, office attendance is no longer optional.
These employees must be present in the office for at least 10 days every month.
The company has also introduced automated systems to track attendance.
Employees who fail to meet the required office days are flagged automatically.
In some cases, missing office days may be adjusted against leave balances.
TCS and Wipro Also Enforce Office Attendance
TCS has taken an even stricter approach by requiring five days of office attendance for many employees.
At TCS, office presence now directly affects variable pay and promotions, making attendance a key factor in career growth.
Wipro is also moving in the same direction from January 2026.
Under its new rules, employees must spend at least six hours in the office on a minimum of three days each week.
This shows the company’s focus on meaningful time in the workplace rather than brief check-ins.
Why IT Firms Are Pushing Employees Back to Offices
Industry leaders say the shift is driven by a growing collaboration gap created during extended remote work.
With artificial intelligence transforming software development, companies believe closer teamwork is essential.
They argue that learning, mentoring junior employees, solving complex problems, and building company culture are more effective when teams work together in the same physical space.
As a result, this return-to-office push is being presented not as the end of flexibility, but as a strategic move to adapt to new technological and workplace demands.
