Infosys Expands Office Attendance Mandate to Include Junior Employees
Infosys, the global technology services giant, has reportedly instructed certain junior employees to work from the office for a minimum of four days each week. This move represents a significant expansion of the company's existing hybrid work policy, which previously applied only to higher-level staff.
Broadening the Office Requirement
In a recent communication to employees, Infosys stated that it is "imperative for us to lead by example" as the company extends its four-day office mandate to employees at job level 6A and above within specific business units. This policy adjustment marks a phased rollout of stricter in-office expectations across the organization.
The company's HR department noted in the email, "Please note, as per our unit guidelines, JL6+ have to be in office four days a week." The communication also highlighted that some employees had not been meeting the mandatory requirement of ten office days per month.
Infosys emphasized its continued commitment to a hybrid work model that supports "self-development, collaboration, innovation, and business deliverables." The company stressed that managers must lead by example and ensure their teams comply with the hybrid working guidelines.
Evolution of Hybrid Work Policies
This latest directive follows a series of steps Infosys has implemented to increase employee presence in physical offices. In January, the company introduced new conditions for employees requesting additional work-from-home days.
At Infosys, each job level contains two sublevels: B and A, with employees in band A advancing to the next level upon promotion. According to a senior employee who spoke anonymously, while staff previously could choose any ten days monthly for office visits, recent communications now direct them to distribute those visits across all four weeks.
Another employee revealed, "We haven't been told to come to the office four days a week yet, but we are being asked to tell junior employees that they must come to the office regularly." A third employee added, "My bosses come in only once a week, and it's hard for me to convince my reportees to come in."
During the January earnings call, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh maintained that there had been no change to the company's overall approach to hybrid work models.
Industry Context and Expert Perspectives
Infosys joins other major IT firms in adjusting hybrid work policies. Wipro implemented a policy requiring employees to report to offices three days weekly with minimum six-hour stays. Similarly, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) introduced requirements for five-day office attendance, linking variable compensation to attendance records.
Anil Ethanur, co-founder of specialist staffing firm Xpheno, commented on the trend, stating, "Productivity did improve for organizations that started allowing flexible working. However, the challenge for organizations is to maintain that over the long term."
Ethanur elaborated further, explaining, "As market conditions tighten and margins come under pressure, organizations are focusing more on operational efficiency and output. Enterprises are integrating AI and automation into their processes, which requires tighter coordination and quicker iteration between teams… particularly for senior and critical talent, to maintain productivity and drive high-value outcomes."
The company's HR managers will be reviewing monthly return-to-office data for employees to ensure compliance with the updated guidelines, reflecting Infosys's systematic approach to implementing its evolving work policies.
