TCS Faces Backlash Over Indefinite Delay in Onboarding 600+ Experienced Professionals

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Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has expressed strong concern over Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) indefinitely delaying the onboarding process of more than 600 lateral recruits. These seasoned professionals, with 2 to 18 years of experience in the IT industry, are from leading Indian tech cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Key Highlights: Impact and Concerns

Impacted candidates had already quit earlier jobs, moved, or rejected other offers in good faith, anticipating a smooth transition to TCS.

These professionals were abruptly told of indefinite delays on their joining dates without any definitive communication regarding revised timelines.

The uncertainty has led to severe financial distress, including difficulty managing EMIs, rent, and daily expenses.

Psychological and emotional strain is piling up as many are still unemployed under the indefinite freeze.

NITES' Demands and Company Response

NITES has petitioned the Ministry of Labour and Employment formally requesting immediate government intervention.

The union demands that TCS provide a firm, time-based onboarding timetable.

Damages for the period of delay and access to counseling services under TCS's Employee Assistance Program are also sought.

NITES recommends looking for alternative positions in the company to reduce the effect on these hires.

To date, TCS has not publicly addressed the complaint or the onboarding delays, fueling employee frustration.

Industry Context

While TCS continues onboarding freshers and honors their offers, the predicament of lateral hires highlights internal challenges tied to bench policies and hiring freezes amid evolving industry dynamics.

This controversy highlights growing concerns among IT workers regarding job security and corporate communication ethics in one of India's biggest IT companies.

Sources: PuneKarNews, The Hindu Business Line