Domestic steel maker Tata Steel on Monday announced a new work model for its employees which allows them to work from home for up to 365 days a year.

The new “Agile Working Models” policy is effective from Sunday, Tata Steel said in a statement. Tata Steel said the new work policy is a move towards a “trust and outcome-based working culture” and will give more flexibility to its employees.

Under the new models, effective November 1, even officers who are required to be based out of a particular location can now work from home for unlimited days in a year, it said.

Once the pandemic situation normalises, the policy will enable the company’s officers to move to a location of choice, giving the employee the flexibility to operate out of any location in the country. The policy will be piloted for a year and based on the adaptability and feedback, it will be reviewed after one year.

To start with, 10 per cent of its 7,000 strong office staff will get this benefit. Later, up to 30 per cent will shift to the new policy.