Infosys Ends Flexible Hybrid Era with 5-Day Quarterly WFH Cap

Infosys has further tightened its hybrid work guidelines, introducing a strict cap on “Work From Office” (WFO) exemptions.

In an internal communication issued in late January 2026, the IT giant informed employees that additional “Work From Home” (WFH) days—beyond the standard monthly mandate—will now be restricted to just five days per quarter.

End of Flexibility and New Mandates

This move signals a decisive shift for Infosys, which previously championed a more flexible hybrid approach.

Under the new rules, the company’s internal attendance system will automatically block any exemption requests exceeding the five-day quarterly limit.

Employees at Job Level 5 and below are still required to be physically present in the office for at least 10 days per month.

Exceptions beyond the new cap will only be granted for “critical medical conditions” affecting the employee or their immediate dependents, requiring formal documentation and doctor verification for system approval.

Infosys Aligning with Industry Peers

The policy update follows similar aggressive moves by its rivals, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro:

• TCS: Has transitioned to a mandatory five-day office week and recently began withholding appraisals and variable pay for non-compliant employees.
• Wipro: As of January 1, 2026, mandated a minimum of six hours in-office per day for three days a week, with leave deductions for those failing to meet the time threshold.

The “Collaboration” Rationale

Managers at Infosys cited a “substantial increase” in informal WFH requests as the trigger for the automated cap.

Leadership argues that as project timelines compress in the AI era, physical proximity is essential for rapid problem-solving and mentoring.

Simultaneously, Infosys has introduced a controversial requirement for remote workers to share household electricity data.

The company claims this is necessary to accurately track its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, though the move has sparked privacy debates across the industry.

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