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The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we work, with <keyword id="20665553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="remote-work" source="keywords">remote work</keyword> quickly becoming the new normal. Employees across the globe adapted to working from home, enjoying newfound flexibility and a better <keyword id="19901232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-life-balance" source="keywords">work-life balance</keyword>. And for a long time, we all thought that this was the new world and going to the office every day would be a thing of the past. However, as pandemic restrictions eased, many companies began rolling back these remote policies, pushing employees to return to the office. Tech giant <keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> recently ended remote work for its employees and told them to come to office five days a week, just like how it used to be before the pandemic. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in a blog post, said that working from offices has its benefits and therefore all employees will have to start coming to work the entire week. He added that even though they will permit work from home in case of emergencies (taking care of your sick kid, running emergency errands etc), remote work will no longer be the norm. <h2>Companies are calling employees back to offices</h2>Amazon isn’t the only company that has implemented the <keyword id="20007258" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rto" source="keywords">RTO</keyword> (<keyword id="20408795" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="return-to-office" source="keywords">return to office</keyword>) mandate. Companies like <keyword id="19945574" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Wipro" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Wipro">Wipro</keyword>, TCS, X (earlier called Twitter) and Infosys also require employees to be there in office for at least three days a week. While X boss <keyword id="19903807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Elon-Musk" source="keywords">Elon Musk</keyword> had once asked those seeking work from home to “get off of their moral high horse,” Infosys CEO N. R. Narayana Murthy had made headlines for saying that workers in India should work 70 hours per week. In wake of Amazon’s recent RTO mandate, many young professionals are reacting strongly on the internet. While some feel that the RTO mandate will hamper their productivity, others feel that it is simply unnecessary. And then there are also some people who think that this is a good decision. Let us take a look at how people are reacting on being called back to offices. <h2>How are people reacting?</h2>Social media sites like Reddit, X, and LinkedIn are full of reactions on the RTO mandate. Many employees feel that this will increase their cost and time spent on commute. Amazon’s recent decision to bring its employees back to offices has not sat well with many, especially those accustomed to the <keyword id="20445439" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hybrid-work-model" source="keywords">hybrid work model</keyword>. On LinkedIn, Samrat Bhardwaj, who has previously interned with Amazon India, questioned the rationale behind the shift, asking whether the company truly considered employee well-being or was more focused on its own benefits. He also voiced concerns over the increased cost in case employees think of moving closer to tech hubs. He also added that if people start living at a distance from tech parks, rent will be lower, but you'll be wasting a lot of time to and fro from the office every day. On the other hand, Erin Mantz, a former Meta and Amazon employee, pointed out the stark difference between previous work norms and the flexibility of today's workforce in a LinkedIn post. “Gen Xers, for decades, used to have to go in every day... no working from home, no midday walks or being home for the dishwasher repairman,” she said, reflecting on how work-life balance has evolved. She concluded that the shift back to in-office work might not align with modern expectations, suggesting that today’s workforce has experienced a better way of working. <h2>“Working in the parking lot isn’t a bad idea”</h2>People aren’t just concerned about the increased cost and wastage of time in commute. Some also pointed out the irony of commuting to the office only to continue working in their cars due to a lack of proper space and resources. One Reddit user said, “Genuinely had no idea how bad RTO would be until it hit. I'm as unproductive as ever and half my work is done in the parking lot at this point for these exact reasons. Going back to the office isn't the end of the world, but when there's zero space or even disability accommodation for the employees? Unacceptable, especially considering the ones who usually enforce the arrangements all have their own private offices with the best gear their department offers.” Another user, Oracle-2050, quipped that working from their car was a makeshift solution, noting, "At least I can attend Teams meetings and make phone calls." The absurdity of the situation was highlighted by yet another commenter who sarcastically remarked, “Only in clown world would a worker drive to the office in order to do work in their car.” Another user pointed out that the decision-makers pushing these mandates “all have their own private offices with the best gear their department offers,” leaving regular employees to struggle in far less conducive work environments. <h2>The “Fake work” problem </h2> Annie Dean, who earlier used to work as Director of Remote Work at Facebook, took a critical stance on LinkedIn, highlighting that return-to-office mandates don’t address the core problem which is “Fake work.” This term, popularised by Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, refers to tasks that feel like work but don’t actually create value for the business. Dean explained in her post that employees are drowning in endless meetings and messages, which detract from productivity. She argued that instead of mandating office attendance, companies like Amazon should focus on “pioneering new, more efficient modes of work.” This argument has resonated with many on X as well, where employees have expressed frustration over the return-to-office mandates being viewed as a quick fix. One Twitter/X user remarked that "commuting to do the same virtual meetings in person isn’t solving anything," while others echoed that the core problem lies in work structures, not location. Here are some other reactions on X: <div type="image" title="negative reactions" msid="113528739" hostid="261" sizebytes="64721"></div> <h2>A quiet layoff strategy? </h2> Yet another take on the RTO mandate comes from Jennifer DeLorenzo, a former senior recruiter at Pinterest. She suggested that the move feels like a “quiet layoff strategy.” According to her, by mandating full-time office attendance, companies may be hoping for a wave of resignations without having to deal with the negative press of formal layoffs. “This tactic allows them to reduce headcount while avoiding the negative optics of layoffs,” DeLorenzo wrote on LinkedIn, adding that it may backfire as hiring becomes challenging again when the economy shifts. Many others seemed to agree with her view. On Reddit too, there are many people talking about how companies might be carrying out soft layoffs by implementing an RTO mandate. Her comments tapped into a broader conversation on how companies may be using return-to-office mandates to indirectly reduce their workforce. Other social media users pointed out similar trends across industries, where companies tighten office attendance policies to nudge employees toward leaving voluntarily. <h2>Some mixed reactions too </h2> While the return-to-office mandates are frustrating for many, not all reactions are negative. Some employees, particularly newer hires, see value in the traditional office setting. Bhardwaj, for example, also noted that going to the office is beneficial for freshers who want to learn. “I do believe that going to the office makes you learn a lot as freshers,” he wrote in his post, suggesting that for those early in their careers, the in-person experience might be crucial for growth and networking. Some users on X too seemed to be in support of this mandate. Here’s a look: <div type="image" title="mixed-reactions" msid="113528718" hostid="261" sizebytes="77770"></div> This duality reflects the ongoing debate around the future of work. On one hand, companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta are focusing on building stronger in-office teams, believing that physical presence fosters better collaboration, innovation, and mentoring. On the other hand, employees, especially those who experienced the benefits of remote work during the pandemic, are pushing back against these mandates, valuing the flexibility and improved work-life balance that working from home provides. As companies continue to adjust their RTO policies, the tension between employee expectations and corporate strategies is likely to persist. However, one thing is clear — the future of work is still being negotiated, and both sides are making their voices heard across the internet.

'I'm unproductive, this is not the real solution': Internet reacts as Amazon, Wipro and others call employees back to office

<div type="image" title="Companies are embracing the unbossing trend" msid="113256383" hostid="261" sizebytes="1440779"></div> If there’s one thing both a productive team member and an underperformer hates in the corporate world, it’s being micromanaged. Now, imagine a workplace where the boss isn’t calling all the shots. Instead, everyone has a voice, and innovation flows freely. The recent corporate trend of "Unbossing" promises to do just that, empowering employees by eliminating the heavy hands of hierarchy. Sounds too good to be true? Well, globally, not just the new-age start-ups, but dozens of major corporations have embraced this trend and trimmed their middle management. <h2>Managers managing managers — no more!</h2>In January last year, <keyword id="399907" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="META" source="Orion">Meta</keyword> CEO Mark Zuckerberg made headlines for declaring 2023 as the “year of efficiency” and saying that he doesn’t want a management structure that's just “managers managing managers”. <div type="image" title="Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg" agency="ANI" msid="113256403" hostid="261"></div> The same month, it was also reported by Command Line that Meta's chief product officer Chris Cox, had shared a post on the company's communication platform, Workplace, highlighting the necessity to "flatten" the organisation's structure. What followed was reports of Meta slashing middle management roles. Gradually, other companies like Shopify, Bayer, and Cisco began making headlines for showing the exit door to some of their middle managers. Loosely, unbossing is essentially cutting down the middle management roles. It cuts significant costs for the company and the new-age workforce also endorses the trend as efficient in enabling faster decision-making and innovation. However, critics argue this trend also limits the extent of mentorship that the younger generation receives while entering the workforce, which often remains an intangible value if your boss turns out to be a good mentor. Therefore, for some, it’s not about firing the middle management, but just another leadership philosophy on how leaders (and ‘bosses’) should conduct themselves. This approach advocates bosses working along with the team as a part rather than shouting instructions from the top. Whatever one’s understanding, this trend of “Unbossing” appears to be taking corporate America by storm in 2023, as evidenced by hundreds of media reports highlighting the same. Overall, most agree that the trend is restructuring organisational hierarchy to enable direct communication between employees and leaders. Cut to 2024, this trend is still prevalent and making headlines. A Bloomberg report recently said that Georges Elhedery, the incoming CEO of HSBC Holdings, might also consider plans to streamline the company's operations by reducing layers of middle management. But what’s the scenario in India? Are Indian companies ready to ditch the old-school approach and adopt this new way of working? Let’s dive in and see what the experts have to say! <h2>Layoffs to impact senior professionals: Naukri.com survey</h2>A survey by job portal Naukri.com early last year had suggested that recruiters in India expect a decline in layoffs during the first half of 2023. The survey, which included responses from 1,400 recruiters and consultants across ten industries, revealed that only 4 percent of participants anticipated layoffs to be the main focus of hiring activities within their organisations. However, the survey also highlighted that information technology roles and senior professionals were likely to be the most affected by hiring adjustments. About 20 percent of recruiters predicted that layoffs would predominantly impact senior professionals, while freshers are expected to face the least disruption from these hiring corrections. Interestingly the survey came around the same time when the Unbossing trend had begun picking up pace abroad. <h2>Layoffs at Wipro, <keyword id="18635" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amazon" source="Orion">Amazon</keyword> and Collegedunia</h2>In January this year, Wipro India was in the limelight for laying off hundreds of its mid-level executives. The company reportedly culled many jobs as part of its strategy to improve margins. An ET report citing two sources familiar with the situation had said that the leading Indian IT firm reduced mid-level roles at its onsite locations. "Notices began being issued earlier this month, and hundreds of mid-level executives onsite are being let go," one source revealed. Another source added, "They have costly resources onsite in Capco, and although growth is returning, it's not sufficient. Aparna Iyer, Wipro's chief financial officer, has been tasked with delivering better margins this quarter." <div type="image" title="Amazon decided to lay-off middle managers in May" msid="113256170" hostid="261"></div>Then in May, Amazon also decided to reduce layers of middle management within its customer service divisions as part of an organisational restructuring, a Fortune report had said. The cuts impacted over 100 customer service managers in Level 5 and Level 6 middle management roles, both in call centres and virtual positions, primarily based in the U.S. and India. Not just large tech companies, startups too seem to be adapting the <keyword id="23125775" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="unbossing-trend-in-India" source="Orion">unbossing trend in India</keyword>. Last month, educational portal Collegedunia confirmed that around 100 employees from its Study Abroad department had been given the pink slip. A report in CNBC-TV18 had said that additional job cuts were happening across other departments as part of a broader reorganisation. The restructuring, as per the report, was aimed at automating many tasks to reduce costs. Interestingly, despite the layoffs, Collegedunia had posted 13 job openings on LinkedIn for various roles in different locations, primarily entry-level positions requiring up to two years of experience. "While Collegedunia is laying off several employees, it is also hiring fresh talent, allowing them to keep staffing levels up but at a lower cost," one employee told CNBC-TV18 at the time. Another source confirmed that while Collegedunia had been actively recruiting for some months, it has also been letting go of employees, including senior staff members with 7-8 years of experience at the company. <h2>What do experts say?</h2> <div type="image" title="Experts&amp;#39; opinion on unbossing trend" msid="113256250" hostid="261"></div>Mr. Sumit Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer at TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, told Business Insider India, “From the perspective of HR leaders and CEOs, the strategic culling of middle management is viewed as a means to streamline operations, reduce overhead, and foster a culture of autonomy and innovation.” He also noted that even though employees can “exercise greater ownership and agility in decision-making” through this approach, there are also significant downsides. “The erosion of middle management creates a vacuum in leadership development, mentorship, and the retention of institutional knowledge, potentially leading to disengagement, a weakened talent pipeline, and misalignment with organisational objectives,” Kumar noted. Talking specifically about the Indian scenario, he said, “Implementing this trend in India would be a strategic move, positioning organisations to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment. However, to fully capitalise on this approach, developing a more robust talent pipeline that integrates the ability to multitask at all levels is imperative. In today's landscape, leadership demands thinkers, strategic visionaries, and individuals who can execute with precision. We need to cultivate a new breed of leaders who are both thinkers and doers, capable of navigating complex challenges while driving innovation and growth. By building versatile, agile leaders through targeted talent development programs, Indian organisations can ensure they are well-prepared to thrive in a decentralised, high-performance environment.” RP Yadav, Chairman and Managing Director of Genius Consultants Limited, told ET recently that the Unbossing approach simplifies hierarchies and encourages open communication between frontline employees and senior management. He had added that the concept of “the oldest in the room is always the wisest of all” is no longer applicable. Meanwhile, Aditya Narayan Mishra, MD and CEO of CIEL HR Services told ET that the unbossing trend is predominantly seen in tech companies, creative roles, and startups, where swift decision-making and the unrestricted exchange of ideas are crucial. For example, the tech sector often thrives with flattened hierarchies that support rapid innovation and agility, while creative industries such as advertising and media use unbossing to cultivate a more collaborative and idea-focused environment. Thus, the unbossing trend is gaining traction beyond global companies and is finding its way into Indian organisations as well. While this approach can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance agility, experts caution that it also brings challenges, such as gaps in leadership development and the loss of institutional knowledge. To fully harness the benefits of unbossing, Indian companies must focus on cultivating agile leaders who can navigate complex challenges and drive growth. By building a strong talent pipeline and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, Indian organisations can position themselves to thrive in a more decentralised and dynamic business environment. Do you have insights or personal experience to s hare on layoffs, <keyword id="34447" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="workplace-trends" source="Orion">workplace trends</keyword>, or career changes? Contact us at businessinsider@timesinternet.in.

SIMPLY PUT: What’s with all “Unbossing” talks? Are Indian companies also embracing this global trend?

<ul><li><keyword id="19906778" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Infosys" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Infosys" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Infosys">Infosys</keyword> has delayed hiring of 2000 young professionals</li><li><keyword id="20033579" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NITES" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="NITES" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="NITES">NITES</keyword> has filed a complaint in the matter</li><li>Infosys is also making headlines for its new Power Programme</li></ul> The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a Pune-based <keyword id="22859482" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-employee-union" source="keywords">IT employee union</keyword>, has filed a formal complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment against Infosys. The union alleges that Infosys has delayed the <keyword id="22570539" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="onboarding-process" source="keywords">onboarding process</keyword> for around 2,000 <keyword id="22859483" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fresh-engineering-graduates" source="keywords">fresh engineering graduates</keyword> for over two years, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and distress. <h2>Infosys delayed freshers' onboarding for more than two years</h2>According to NITES, these graduates were selected for roles such as system engineer and digital specialist engineer as early as April 2022. Despite receiving offer letters, the onboarding process has been repeatedly postponed. The affected graduates were required to participate in unpaid pre-training programs and undergo additional, unexpected assessments, further complicating their entry into the workforce. NITES claims that despite fulfilling all the prerequisites set by Infosys, these young professionals have been kept in limbo, leading to significant frustration and anxiety. The union views this situation as a serious breach of trust by Infosys, which has long been regarded as one of the pillars of India’s IT industry. Harpreet Singh Saluja, President of NITES, expressed deep concern over the situation, emphasizing the broader implications for the Indian IT sector. “We believe that this is not just a breach of trust by one of India’s largest IT companies, but also a significant issue that impacts the future of our country’s <keyword id="22360158" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-workforce" source="keywords">IT workforce</keyword> and economy. We are calling on the government to take immediate and strict action against Infosys to ensure that such exploitative practices are halted and that the rights of these young professionals are protected,” Saluja said, according to a report by The Economic Times. The complaint filed by NITES highlights that even after long delays, the graduates were asked to participate in an unpaid virtual pre-training program from July 1 to July 24, 2024. They were promised final joining dates of either August 19 or September 2, 2024. However, despite completing the training, they were informed that they would need to retake the exam offline, once again without pay. This has only added to their frustration and uncertainty about their future with the company. <h2>Infosys’ Power Programme</h2>In a contrasting development, Infosys is also making headlines for its recent campus placement drive, where it has introduced a new 'power programme.' According to a report by The Times of India, the company is offering pay packages of up to Rs 9 lakh per annum to select colleges, a significant increase from its standard entry-level packages, which typically range from Rs 3-3.5 lakh. This move is seen as part of Infosys’ strategy to attract highly specialized talent in areas such as coding, software development, cloud computing, AI/ML, and cybersecurity. Infosys plans to hire between 15,000 and 20,000 graduates in FY25. During its earnings call last month, Infosys announced plans to resume campus placements and off-campus fresher hiring in the current fiscal year. The top four IT firms in India are expected to collectively add about 82,000 freshers in FY25. Among them, HCLTech and <keyword id="19945574" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wipro" source="keywords">Wipro</keyword> plan to hire 10,000 and up to 12,000 freshers, respectively. 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Infosys delays onboarding of 2,000 graduates for more than 2 years, NITES files complaint

<ul><li>Bengaluru-based IT services company <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword> now requires some freshers to clear Project Readiness Programme (PRP) or face termination.</li><li>Wipro has reportedly asked those freshers to undergo the PRP who had agreed to accept a lower package of ₹3.5 lakh per annum compared to ₹6.5 lakh it offered earlier.</li><li>This has attracted the ire of Pune-based union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), whose president has called it ‘unethical, unfair and unjust’.</li><li>Business Insider India has obtained a copy of Wipro PRP that outlines the exact process freshers will have to undergo.</li></ul>Bengaluru-based IT services company Wipro now requires some freshers to clear Project Readiness Programme (PRP) or face termination, according to a document seen by Business Insider India. Wipro will apply PRP to candidates who had opted for a lower package of ₹3.5 lakh per annum, from the initially promised ₹6.5 lakh per annum. For context, Wipro in February slashed the annual compensation for freshers who had already undergone the company’s ‘Velocity’ training programme to ₹3.5 lakh from ₹6.5 lakh per annum. At the time, Wipro blamed the “changing macro environment” and “business needs”. Business Insider India has obtained a copy of the document detailing Wipro’s Project Readiness Programme, which details the contours of the programme. “Project Readiness Programme is a programme offered by Talent Transformation to all campus and off-campus hires referred as NGAs (next-generation associates). The broad objective of PRP is to equip NGA with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to start working on customer projects,” the PRP document says. This has attracted the ire of Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a Pune-based union. “Wipro's actions towards its fresher employees are unethical, unfair and unjust. The company's misleading communication and sudden changes in policy have put the future of these employees at risk,”<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/wipro-asks-freshers-who-opted-for-lower-packages-to-clear-test-or-face-termination-union-alleges/articleshow/99611099.cms"> said</a> Harpreet Saluja, NITES president. Wipro PRP also mandates that every associate in this programme will have to obtain a score of at least 60%. Failure to do so will “lead to separation action with immediate effect”, which means that the fresher will not be given a job by the company. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Up to 8 weeks of training" comment="subhead" text="Up to 8 weeks of training">Up to 8 weeks of training</cmsannotation> Wipro PRP involves up to 8 weeks of training, depending on the skillset matching criteria. The company is calling it ‘Technology Readiness Training’ (TRT). In addition to this, all candidates are also required to work on a capstone or business-oriented project for 1-2 weeks. Once completed, candidates will have to present their projects and also answer questions orally. The training programme duration ranges from anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks, with the training done either via e-learning or an instructor. Associates are required to complete their allotted projects during this course, only after which they will be allowed to proceed for the final assessment. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Assessment test with negative marking" comment="subhead" text="Assessment test with negative marking">Assessment test with negative marking</cmsannotation> The final assessment consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) and logic building programme for programming languages, with both the categories carrying equal weightage. Candidates will get an hour for each category, and MCQs will attract negative marking of 0.25 per question for wrong answers. Only those candidates with a minimum score of 60% marks will be eligible for selection, and those who fail to score 60% will be terminated. All candidates will be given three attempts to clear the programme. Wipro is scheduled to announce its Q4 earnings on April 27. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/rils-q4-performance-keeps-brokerages-bullish-on-the-companys-prospects/articleshow/99725935.cms">RIL’s Q4 performance keeps brokerages bullish on the company’s prospects</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/reliance-industries-q4-net-profit-of-19299-crore-beats-analyst-expectations-driven-by-retail/articleshow/99673940.cms">RIL’s Q4 net profit of ₹19,299 crore beats analyst expectations, driven by retail</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/itc-has-had-a-dream-run-in-fy23-and-heres-why-theres-more-juice-left-in-the-stock/articleshow/99662367.cms">ITC has had a dream run in FY23 and here’s why there’s more juice left in the stock</a>

Wipro wants some freshers to clear this new programme or face termination

After corporate giant <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword> showed the exit door to hundreds of freshers who failed to pass the tests, it is the turn of <keyword id="6354512" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="infosys" source="Orion">Infosys</keyword> to sack the probationers for failing to prove their credentials in the internal assessments. Infosys is allegedly letting go of hundreds of employees, who are at the fag end of their training and failed the internal assessment tests. The new recruits will have to undergo comprehensive training before they are added into various teams for full-fledged work. Senior employees in the IT Company stated on condition of anonymity that though there is economic slowdown and recession, the companies are focusing more on quality and productivity. Therefore, average talent is not preferred under the circumstances. "The corona pandemic in the last two years has affected the education, quality of students and their skillsets. There is a clear lack regarding teaching and the honing of skills. Many graduates, who passed out in the last two years, are not in a position to prove themselves and there is extreme pressure on the trainees," they explain. Sources explained that the freshers are provided with two chances to clear their assessment. If they fail, they will not be onboarded. However, the freshers who have been sacked from Infosys maintained that members of the teams which did not get projects are being asked to go and those with projects are not touched. Tech industry insiders are of the opinion that the phase is going to last for a while and pressure on industry will be there till 2024. The freshers won't enjoy the halcyon days, when the job market was hot during the pandemic. "It is evident that the global economic crisis is real as we can see big companies such as <keyword id="6355629" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="google" source="Orion">Google</keyword> and Amazon laying off people. It is going to last for a while. So, I believe that the crisis will remain in the entire 2023 and even probably the first quarter of 2024. It will eventually subside and we all will come back to normalcy. However, it is going to take some time," stated Sumanth Prabhu, Co-Founder and CEO, Ulipsu. "My suggestion for people looking for jobs or the ones who are employed is that getting a job now is precious or they should hold onto the job that they currently have. It's a good thing that the employees are getting retained and valued. If they are valued, they should work hard to ensure that the value is reciprocated," he said. "Also, it is the right time for businesses to cut down costs and be frugal. The global economic crisis is something that teaches all companies that we should not hire unnecessarily and should not commit to costs that are unnecessary or irrelevant. Companies have to lay off during these kinds of crises. So, it is better to hire wisely than to hire illogically and fire people," Sumanth Prabhu explained. IT giant Wipro has laid off more than 400 fresher employees for poor performance in internal assessment tests in January. The company had issued termination letters to all the employees and stated that despite the adequate training, the candidates have failed to perform. The termination letter maintained that the employees are liable to pay Rs 75,000 of training cost which company has spent on them. But, the amount is being waived off. Commenting on the development, Wipro had clarified that, Wipro takes pride in holding itself to the highest standards. As per the standards the aim is set of all. From every entry level employee it is expected to have a certain level of proficiency in their designated area of work. The evaluation process includes to align employees with the requirements of clients and the business objectives of the organisation. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/now-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps-near-you/articleshow/97759525.cms">Now find EV charging stations in Google Maps near you</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/now-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps-near-you/articleshow/97759525.cms"></a><a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-unleashes-ai-powered-updates-to-revamp-user-experience-on-maps-search-and-translate/articleshow/97761551.cms">Google unleashes AI-powered updates to revamp user experience on Maps, Search and Translate</a>

After Wipro, Infosys showing exit doors to freshers in Bengaluru say sources

<ul><li><keyword id="6358815" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tech" source="Orion">Tech</keyword> majors like <keyword id="12873900" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wipro-tech-mahindra" source="Orion">Wipro, Tech Mahindra</keyword> and other MNCs have either put off recruitment of freshers or asked them to wait. </li><li>Experts, allaying fears of recession in US and Europe affecting IT industry in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, state that the trend is not new.</li><li>The present trend could be the result of workability of pipeline projects. </li></ul> There is uneasiness among a major section of students whose onboarding process has been delayed by major tech companies. Tech majors like <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword>, Tech Mahindra and other MNCs have either put off recruitment of freshers or asked them to wait until they are intimated. The freshers awaiting onboarding in Wipro have launched a full fledged campaign on social media, questioning Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji's integrity and commitment as he spoke strongly about ethics in connection with moonlighting. "The career of thousands of students like me is at stake. We cleared the Wipro exam in 2021. We rejected offers from other companies. But, it's been one year and we are still not onboarded. Wipro is either delaying or rejecting without any clarification," fresher Nithin said. Another fresher <keyword id="15167860" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rushikesh-rupnar" source="Orion">Rushikesh Rupnar</keyword> stated that "it's been 9 months since I received my offer letter. There is no update regarding onboarding since then. Are we a joke to them? So many students out there are waiting to join". The <keyword id="15167857" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nascent-information-technology-employees" source="Orion">Nascent Information Technology Employees</keyword> Senate (<keyword id="12917180" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nites" source="Orion">NITES</keyword>), an NGO working for the welfare of IT employees, stated that the trend is not confined to Wipro. "After Wipro, we have received complaints from employees of various IT companies regarding delay in onboarding. Unfortunately the CEOs bragging about work ethics and transparency are left with no humanity." "If the workers are organised, all they have to do is to put their hands in their pockets and they have got the capitalist class whipped," NITES asserted. IT firms should be held accountable for endangering the professional futures of the employees and trainees. Companies play a good game about their beliefs and ethics on the surface, but in reality, It's just crony capitalism, one of the IT job aspirants alleged. The students who have formed a group online with the "Wipro onboard us" title, stated "please update on our career, group respected <keyword id="15167858" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rishadpremji" source="Orion">RishadPremji</keyword> sir please update about the onboarding of freshers, why this ego system on freshers." "I hope u r reading this reply and you got to help us soon. Wishing good health and happiness to the people who re supporting us in struggle of Wipro on-board." "Please update on our career group submitted respected RishadPremji sir we don't know how the moonlighting effected your company, but your hiring process and holding freshers on-boarding effecting the lives of 20k+ freshers. Is our lives not valuable?" NITES had also filed a complaint with <keyword id="9286293" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="union-ministry-of-labor-and-employment" source="Orion">Union Ministry of Labor and Employment</keyword> urging to initiate action against the Wipro for delaying onboarding of more than 2,000 students. Wipro has stated that it will honour all offer letters. However, experts, allaying fears of recession in US and Europe affecting IT industry in India, state that the trend is not new. They say since China is being hit post Corona period, India could be more resilient. The present trend could be the result of workability of pipeline projects. If pipeline projects are getting affected for various reasons, the companies will strategise their moves by holding new recruitments or withdrawing offers. "This trend is an old one and the situation is projected like it is the end of IT industry which is wrong. The focus is on adopting to new technology, which is being focussed by all major tech companies. They are doing best prepare work force for new challenges," an expert said. 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Freshers feel the heat as IT majors put onboarding on indefinite hold

<ul><li>IT major <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword> reported nearly 4% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit at ₹3,087 crore for the March quarter.</li><li>The company hired 45,416 employees in FY22 taking the overall headcount to 2.43 lakh.</li><li>One of the major reasons for significant hiring is because of the continuous rise in attrition rate.</li></ul>The Bengaluru-based information technology (IT) giant Wipro just announced its financial performance in the last three month from January to March where it posted nearly 4% on year growth in consolidated net profit at ₹3,087 crore for the March quarter. The IT firm’s operating margin stood at 17% down 17.6% in the previous quarter. However, Thierry Delaporte, chief executive officer and managing director at Wipro addressed that the operating margins are way above the pre pandemic period. During the quarter, Wipro hired 45,416 employees in FY22 taking the overall headcount to 2.43 lakh. One of the major reasons for significant hiring is because of the continuous rise in attrition rate. <div type="image" title="wipro attrition" height="900" width="1200" msid="91181464" hostid="261"></div>The high rate of employees leaving the organisation has led to the firm aggressively hiring IT professionals. Going ahead for next financial year FY23, it plans to double fresher hiring from over 45,000 in FY22. “We doubled our fresher intake for fiscal year 2022 as compared to previous year. Our plan is to double this again in fiscal year 2023. We have decided to increase the frequency of promotion cycles for 70% of our colleagues from junior bands,” said CEO Thierry Delaporte in a press conference after the earnings result. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/why-are-there-power-cuts-and-heatwave-in-india/articleshow/91177785.cms">EXPLAINED: Why is there a looming power shortage in India</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/tips-on-beating-the-heat-amid-power-cuts/slidelist/91177432.cms">10 tips on beating the heat amid power cuts</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/india-unlikely-to-witness-a-fourth-wave-however-proper-covid-behaviour-should-be-followed-say-doctors-and-experts/articleshow/91177833.cms">India unlikely to witness a fourth wave, however, proper COVID behaviour should be followed, say doctors and experts</a>

Wipro to double fresher intake this year, promotions to be faster as employees are still jumping ship in hordes

Top IT and tech firms like <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword>, <keyword id="6354512" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="infosys" source="Orion">Infosys</keyword> and <keyword id="43217" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tech-mahindra" source="Orion">Tech Mahindra</keyword> have reportedly revoked <keyword id="2150342" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="offer-letters" source="Orion">offer letters</keyword> given to students after delaying their joinings by nearly three-four months. According to reports, hundreds of freshers were given offer letters but first the joining of those candidates were postponed and finally, their offer letter was revoked. The news, first reported by BusinessLine, quoted emails sent by these companies to the freshers whose offer letters were rejected. According to the reports, the students received these offer letters after several rounds of interviews and a rigorous selection process. "It has been identified that you are not meeting our academic eligibility criteria. Hence your offer stands null and void," one of the emails read. The companies were yet to react to the reports. The global macroeconomic conditions, amid recession fears and rising inflation, have hit the Indian industries, and the IT/tech industry in the country is not immune. Experts have earlier said that the momentum in the Indian IT industry would slow down further in times to come. TCS earlier postponed variable pay to its employees while Infosys reportedly slashed it to 70 per cent and Wipro deferred it completely. According to a latest report by <keyword id="218117" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="naukri-com" source="Orion">Naukri.com</keyword>, the IT sector recorded a de-growth of 10 per cent in hiring activity in August. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/next-repo-rate-hike-expected-to-be-35-basis-points-to-6-25-kotak-report/articleshow/94633139.cms">Next repo rate hike expected to be 35 basis points to 6.25%: Kotak report</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/this-pioneering-regional-ott-has-turned-profitable-in-5-years-heres-how/articleshow/94629578.cms">This pioneering regional OTT has turned profitable in 5 years – here’s how</a>

Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra revoke offer letters given to freshers: Reports

<ul><li>The Indian multinational conglomerate is hiring BCA and B.Sc students who graduated in 2020, 2021 and 2022.</li><li>Selected candidates will get a maximum stipend of ₹23,000 per month.</li><li>Interested candidates can apply for the opportunity by February 7, 2022.</li></ul><keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword>, an Indian multinational conglomerate, is inviting applications from Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) graduates of 2020, 2021 and 2022. The last date to apply for the opportunity is February 7, 2022. Interested candidates can apply online <a href="https://careers.wipro.com/wilp">here</a>. Students will also eligible for a monthly stipend — <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Period </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Stipend </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1st year </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹15,000 + 488 (ESI) + Joining bonus of ₹75,000 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2nd year </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹17,000 +533 (ESI) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3rd year </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹19,000 + 618 (ESI) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4th year </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹23,000 </td></tr></tbody></table> Candidates will also get a merge bonus for the first 3 years post completion of the M.Tech degree. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Other benefits —" comment="subhead" text="Other benefits —">Other benefits —</cmsannotation> <ol><li>M.Tech fully sponsored by the company. </li><li>Group Life insurance of ₹14,00,000 per annum. </li><li>Group personal accident cover of ₹12,00,000 per annum. </li></ol><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Eligibility criteria for the role —" comment="subhead" text="Eligibility criteria for the role —">Eligibility criteria for the role —</cmsannotation> <ol><li>BCA or B.Sc in computer science, information technology, mathematics, statistics, electronics and physics graduates are only eligible. </li><li>Candidates should have studied Core Mathematics as one subject in graduation. </li><li>Business Maths and Applied Maths will NOT be considered as Core Mathematics in graduation. </li><li>Maximum three years of gap is allowed between grade 10 and graduation. </li><li>Graduation should be completed in three years, no gaps allowed. </li><li>All educational qualifications should be pursued full-time recognised by the Government of India. </li><li>Maximum one active backlog in graduation is allowed till the interview stage. Offers will be melted out subject to all backlog clearances. </li><li>Should be an Indian citizen or should be holding a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card if the candidate is holding a passport of any other country. </li><li>Candidates from Bhutan and Nepal need to submit their citizenship certificate. </li><li>Candidates who participated in the selection process held by the company in the last three months are not eligible. </li></ol><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Selection procedure" comment="subhead" text="Selection procedure">Selection procedure</cmsannotation> Every eligible candidate will have to go through four stages of the selection process — online assessment (80 minutes), aptitude test (questions from verbal, analytical and quantitative sections will be asked), written communication test, and business discussion round (if selected in the online assessment round). 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Wipro is hiring BCA and B.Sc grads for its Work Integrated Learning Program with a maximum stipend of ₹23,000 per month

<ul><li><keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword> is scouting for engineering graduates for its ‘Elite National Talent Hunt 2022’ — a programme for freshers across the country.</li><li>The registration process has already begun and the last date to apply for the opportunity is September 15, 2021.</li><li>The online assessment will be conducted on two tentative dates — September 25 and September 27.</li></ul>Indian information technology (IT) behemoth Wipro is scouting for engineering graduates for its ‘Elite National Talent Hunt 2022’ — a programme for freshers across the country. The registration process has already begun and the last date to apply for the opportunity is September 15, 2021. The selection procedure consists of two steps — online assessment and business discussion. Selected candidates will be given letters of intent and then an offer letter. The online assessment will be conducted on two tentative dates — September 25 and September 27. The assessment consists of three sections — <ul><li>Aptitude Test — Logical ability, quantitative ability, english (verbal) ability</li><li>Written communication test — essay writing </li><li>Online programming test — Candidates can choose any two programming languages out of Java, C, C++ or Python.</li></ul>The candidates will be informed of the results of the recruitment via email or by any other means of communication. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Educational qualifications required for participating in the programme —" comment="subhead" text="Educational qualifications required for participating in the programme —">Educational qualifications required for participating in the programme —</cmsannotation> <ol><li>All the candidates should be pursuing Bachelor’s of Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor's in Technology (B.Tech) or Master’s in Engineering (M.E) or Master’s in Technology from any central government recognised university and the year of passing should be 2022.</li><li>Candidates from Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering, Agriculture and Food technology are not eligible to apply for the programme.</li><li>An aggregate score of 60% or 6.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or equivalent as per the university is necessary.</li><li>Candidates who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master's degree from correspondence or distance learning are not eligible to apply.</li><li>The candidates should have scored at least 60% in class 10 and 12.</li></ol><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Other general eligibility criteria for the programme —" comment="subhead" text="Other general eligibility criteria for the programme —">Other general eligibility criteria for the programme —</cmsannotation> <ol><li>The candidates should be an Indian citizen or should hold a Person of Indian Origin (POI) card or Overseas Citizenship Card (OCI) card.</li><li>Candidates from Bhutan or Nepal need to submit their respective citizenship certificate.</li><li>Only one backlog is allowed during the time of online assessment.</li><li>The offer will be valid only if the candidate clears all the backlogs.</li><li>Only three years of gap is allowed between class 10 and graduation.</li><li>Candidates who appeared for any selection process held in the last six months are not eligible for the programme.</li></ol>Candidates who wish to seek more information and also apply for the opportunity can open this <a href="https://careers.wipro.com/elite">link</a>. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/ipo-bound-vijaya-diagnostics-is-planning-more-acquisitions-in-east-india/articleshow/85755911.cms">IPO-bound Vijaya Diagnostics is planning more acquisitions in east India to expand business</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/the-federal-government-wants-to-take-on-apple-and-googles-increasing-dominance-of-australias-payments-system-heres-why-/articleshow/85756399.cms">The federal government wants to take on Apple and Google’s increasing dominance of Australia’s payments system. Here’s why.</a>

Wipro is inviting engineering graduates for its freshers’ hiring programme across the country

<ul><li>The company has earlier intended to hire 34,000 employees by March 2022 but it has completed that target by December itself.</li><li>TCS has reported an attrition rate of 15.3%, which is lowest when compared to peers <keyword id="10862" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="wipro" source="Orion">Wipro</keyword> and <keyword id="6354512" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="infosys" source="Orion">Infosys</keyword>.</li><li>To retain top talent, TCS has ramped up promotions. After 110,000 promotions till December 2021, it plans another 40,000 before March.</li><li>Check out our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/bi-newsletter">weekly explainers</a> on the hottest topics and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/newsletters_signup.cms">sign up</a> if you like them.</li></ul>India’s largest software exporter, <keyword id="6357585" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-consultancy-services" source="Orion">Tata Consultancy Services</keyword> (TCS), whose employee count recently completed a milestone of 2,00,000, continues to be aggressive in hiring amidst a crazy battle for technology talent . TCS had earlier said that it would hire an additional 34,000 freshers by March but it has already met that target by December. The company will continue to hire between January to March quarter as well, however, no particular target has been set. “Our hiring intensity will continue but we don’t have any particular number for the coming quarter,” Milind Lakkad, Chief Human Resources Officer at TCS, highlighted during the media briefing. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Quarter </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">No. of freshers hired </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">April to September </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">43,000 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">October to December </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">34,000 </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> TCS has reported an attrition rate of 15.3%, which is lowest when compared to peers <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/wipro-plans-to-hire-30000-freshers-in-2023-as-attrition-rate-increases-to-22/articleshow/88855676.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Wipro</a> (22.7%) and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/the-attrition-at-infosys-is-worse-than-that-[…]s-increased-hiring-plan-by-10000/articleshow/88856648.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Infosys</a> (25%), in the quarter ending December 2021. However, it hired a net of 28,000 new employees in the last three months, the highest ever in the company’s history. <div type="image" title="TCS attrition rate" msid="88858294" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;TCS attrition rate&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Attrition is used to describe the rate at which employees are leaving the company. To battle the fast pace at which employees are moving on for better opportunities, TCS has increased the pace of promotions as well. As part of its earnings release, the management said that it had given 110,000 promotions this financial year till December, and another 40,000 are on the cards in the remaining three months. <div type="Video" msid="85123846" hostid="261" title="There was never a better time to be a techie in India" dataSource="BUSINESSINSIDER" thumbUrl="https://denmark.timesinternet.in/cmslite/api/app/images.jpg?msid=85123846"></div> The higher salaries, incentives and cost of hiring and retaining top talent has taken a toll on the profit margins of TCS, just as in the case of Infosys and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/wipro-plans-to-hire-30000-freshers-in-2023-as-attrition-rate-increases-to-22/articleshow/88855676.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Wipro</a>. Operating margin fell to 25% compared to 26.6% three months ago. The company believes that the attrition pressure may be bottoming out. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/the-attrition-at-infosys-is-worse-than-that-at-wipro-ceo-salil-parekh-has-increased-hiring-plan-by-10000/articleshow/88856648.cms">The attrition at Infosys is worse than that at Wipro, Salil Parekh has increased hiring plan by 10,000</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/wipro-plans-to-hire-30000-freshers-in-2023-as-attrition-rate-increases-to-22/articleshow/88855676.cms">Wipro increases hiring plan to 30,000 as attrition hits a new high</a>

TCS completes its fresher hiring target three months ahead of schedule but it’s not done yet

<ul><li><keyword id="10862" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro">Wipro</keyword> saw its attrition increase from 11% to 12.1% over the last three months, ending March 31.</li><li>The IT giant’s chief human resources officer (CHRO) believes that the churn in employees is likely to keep increasing between April to June.</li><li>Analysts believe the second wave of outsourcing is upon the information technology (IT) sector and demand is likely to keep increasing for the next one year at least.</li></ul>Wipro saw an uptick in employees walking out the doors between January and March as compared to the previous quarter. While 12% is the industry average, the company believes that things aren’t going to ease up anytime soon. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[<div class="flourish-embed flourish-chart" data-src="visualisation/5865143"></div>]]></cdata></div> “Given the growth environment in the industry, we see attrition. We see continued pressure. We see attrition picking up in the first quarter [April to June],” said Saurabh Govil, Wipro’s chief human resources officer (CHRO) during the earnings call. There has been an explosion of opportunities in the information technology (IT) services sector as more companies look to become more digital-friendly. It’s not just Wipro, but Infosys too saw its attrition rate spike from 10% to 15% in the last three months, ending March 31. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Image"><cdata><![CDATA[<div class="flourish-embed flourish-chart" data-src="visualisation/5865121"></div>]]></cdata></div> According to analysts, a second wave outsourcing is upon us. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/rise-in-work-from-anywhere-will-lead-to-more-outsourcing-thats-an-opportunity-for-tcs-infosys-and-hcl-tech/articleshow/77864248.cms">demand for talent is high</a> and the supply pool, while ample, lacks specialisation in growing areas like the internet of things (IoT), cloud services and other arenas. Companies like Wipro, Infosys and TCS <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/three-ways-tcs-infosys-and-other-it-giants-in-india-are-trying-to-cut-costs-but-its-not-going-to-increase-their-profitability/articleshow/76021884.cms">seem to be okay with that</a>. They pick up a large number of freshers every year and train them within the company for the roles these graduates need to fill. “Our hiring on campuses will be much more robust than what we have done in FY 21. We will continue to hire laterally across the globe. We will continue to invest in domain and specific skill sets,” explained Govil. However, there’s no guarantee that these employees won’t leave once a better offer comes along — especially if it's from another big wig competitor. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="82085345" title="Wipro showcases best Q4 results in a decade and eyes double digit growth next year" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="IT companies are wooing employees to stay with wage hikes and promotions" comment="subhead" text="IT companies are wooing employees to stay with wage hikes and promotions">IT companies are wooing employees to stay with wage hikes and promotions</cmsannotation> “We see that there will be pressure on us, but the efforts that we have called out will help us sustain and control attrition, and will not impact our growth agenda,” said Govil. In <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/wipro-to-roll-out-pay-hikes-from-january-1/articleshow/79616441.cms">December</a> last year, the IT giant announced wage hikes for junior employees from January 1. All other employees of Wipro will receive their increments in June, ‘as is usual practice’. For instance, Infosys revealed that its wage hikes will be announced in July. While wage hikes are a good way to retain employees, it does take a marginal toll on a company’s operating margin. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/wipro-showcases-best-q4-results-in-a-decade-and-eyes-double-digit-growth-next-year/articleshow/82085345.cms" id="docs-internal-guid-14500995-7fff-e658-fe9e-22ceb248aadc">Wipro showcases best Q4 results in a decade and eyes double digit growth next year</a>

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