{
  "id": 4366775,
  "title": "TCS to Microsoft: Techie reveals 4 major differences in work culture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tcs-to-microsoft-techie-reveals-4-major-differences-in-work-culture",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T07:13:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/tcs-to-microsoft-techie-reveals-4-major-differences-in-work-culture-10855600/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee named Sailesh Gurung has compared the work culture of his two employers, revealing four significant differences. Gurung, who started his career at TCS after graduation, recently shared his experience transitioning to Microsoft on Instagram. He observed several changes in corporate culture, workplace flexibility, and professional responsibilities.\n\nOne of the most striking differences was the workplace hierarchy. At TCS, Gurung described a more rigid hierarchy with multiple layers of management, approvals, and a structured work environment. However, he found Microsoft's flat hierarchy more appealing, where employees could easily collaborate across teams and have their voices heard. He emphasized the flat structure, stating, \"You can reach out to anyone, collaborate across teams, and actually be heard.\"\n\nAnother significant distinction was the dress code. Gurung noted that while TCS required formal attire every day, Microsoft offered a more relaxed dress code, allowing employees to dress comfortably while still maintaining a professional appearance. He also appreciated Microsoft's office environment, which included innovative features like hackathons, cross-team events, gaming zones, spaces for relaxation, and even the ability for employees to bring family members or friends to the campus for meals.\n\nGurung highlighted the increased ownership and responsibility associated with his work at Microsoft compared to his previous experience. In TCS, he said work felt more like a shift-based process, with each person responsible only for their specific part. At Microsoft, however, he found a greater sense of ownership, where he felt responsible for the end-to-end outcomes of his projects. While this added responsibility contributed to his professional growth and better compensation, he acknowledged the challenge it presented.\n\nFinally, Gurung pointed out several smaller workplace conveniences that significantly improved his experience at Microsoft. These included better food and coffee, improved infrastructure, massage chairs, and dedicated relaxation spaces. He described the workplace as \"designed for humans, not just employees,\" contrasting it with his previous experience in a service-based environment.\n\nGurung emphasized that his observations were based on his personal journey from a structured, service-based work environment to a product-driven organization, which he described as a more human-centric workplace. The video detailing his observations has since gone viral, garnering reactions from viewers who echoed his sentiments about the shift in corporate culture.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "TCS has a more rigid hierarchy compared to Microsoft's flat structure.",
    "Microsoft offers a more relaxed dress code than TCS's formal attire.",
    "Microsoft provides innovative workplace features like hackathons and relaxation spaces."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shift from TCS to Microsoft meant a move from a rigid, hierarchical and service-based work environment to a more flexible, human-centric and product-driven culture with greater ownership and workplace conveniences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}