🏢 Wipro Tightens Hybrid Work Rules with Six-Hour Office Mandate

Wipro has revised its hybrid work model, introducing stricter office attendance requirements that reflect a broader shift in India’s IT sector. While employees have long been expected to work from the office three days a week, the company now mandates a minimum six-hour stay per office day, measured between the first “in” and final “out” punch.

This change, effective January 1, marks a departure from earlier flexible schedules. Attendance is now directly tied to leave balances — failing to meet the weekly requirement could result in leave deductions, while spending fewer than six hours in the office on a mandated day may count as a half-day absence.

⏱️ Key Details of the Policy

• Six-hour office requirement: Applies only to time spent physically in the office.

• Total work hours unchanged: Employees must still complete 9.5 hours daily, with the remainder from home.

• Remote work allowance reduced: Temporary work-from-home days cut from 15 to 12 annually, reserved for illness, caregiving, or self-care.

• Compliance linked to leave: Attendance shortfalls directly impact leave balances.

📉 Why the Shift Matters

India’s $283 billion IT industry is facing slower growth as AI reshapes delivery models. Faster project cycles — with applications rolled out in weeks instead of years — are driving companies to emphasize in-person collaboration.

Industry experts note that while routine tasks can be managed remotely, complex product development and transformational projects benefit from physical teamwork.

🌐 Wider Industry Trend

• TCS: Enforces five-day office attendance, tying variable pay to compliance.

• Infosys: Uses automated systems to monitor minimum office days per month. Wipro’s move aligns with this tightening of hybrid work flexibility across the IT sector.