TCS Assures Onboarding After NITES Flags Delay for 600 Experienced Professionals

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has responded to growing concerns over delays in onboarding more than 600 experienced professionals. The company clarified that “everyone who has received an offer will be onboarded,” stating that timelines may shift based on business demand but assured ongoing communication with candidates, as per Financial Express report.

NITES Flags the Delay to Government

The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a registered IT workers' union, recently wrote to Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on July 22, urging government intervention. The letter highlighted the plight of many professionals with 2 to 18 years of experience who resigned from previous jobs based on confirmed offer letters from TCS, only to face indefinite delays in joining.

Candidates from cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi were reportedly affected. Some even reported to their joining locations on scheduled dates, only to be told that onboarding had been postponed indefinitely, without further updates or revised timelines.

TCS Clarifies Its Stand

In its official response, TCS stated:

"Everyone who has received an offer from TCS will be onboarded. The joining dates are decided as per business demand and, in some cases, they may be adjusted. We remain in continuous touch with all candidates and look forward to them joining soon."

The company also reiterated its commitment to honouring all offers for both freshers and experienced professionals, as per the news report.

Calls for Compensation and Support

NITES has demanded that TCS:

• Provide a time-bound commitment for onboarding.
• Compensate affected hires for the delay.
• Offer access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
• Consider alternate internal roles for those impacted.

TCS New Bench Policy

This situation coincides with employee dissatisfaction over TCS’s new bench policy, which allows only 35 days for unallocated employees to find new roles within the company. Failure to do so could reportedly result in termination, prompting further concerns from current staff.

Read More: TCS’s New 35-Day Bench Policy: What Is Benching in the IT Industry?

Conclusion

The situation underscores the challenges faced by both employers and employees in a dynamic hiring environment. As the matter gains attention at the government level, timely communication and transparent timelines will be key to restoring trust and providing clarity to those affected.

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