Other IT giants might follow more onshore hiring policy.
By The American Bazaar Staff
WASHINGTON, DC: In a significant move that could also see a change in hiring policies in the future for the major IT companies in India, Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services exporter, has said it will be hiring over 2,100 people in US, in order to support the growth of its business.
“The company plans to hire 1,500 professionals for consulting, sales and delivery during the current financial year. In addition, it will hire close to 600 Bachelors and Masters graduates from US Universities over the next twelve months,” a statement from Infosys said.
“The addition of these employees will help Infosys provide its clients local market insights, industry-leading technology expertise, and timely responsiveness to critical issues,” the statement added
Infosys will recruit up to 300 management and technology graduates from US universities. They will work across multiple technology domains including digital, big data, analytics and cloud. Up to 180 graduates will be recruited into the Infosys consulting practice in the US. They will join existing teams advising clients on business and technology transformation strategies, reported The Economic Times.
Speaking on the recruitment drive, Peggy Tayloe, Head of Human Resources in Americas, Infosys said, “We believe in hiring professionals who will help us build a next-generation services company. Technology is truly reshaping the world around us today.”
Sandeep Dadlani, Executive Vice President, Head of Infosys Americas, Infosys added, “We are particularly looking forward to bringing a large group of graduates into Infosys in the US. This is a terrific time for young, smart and talented leaders to be graduating from the best American schools and choosing a career in the technology industry
The move could also be to ward off any criticism of siphoning off jobs away from American workers in case President Barack Obama decides to go ahead with executive action to implement immigration reforms.
Alternately, the move could also be seen as one that might be the way forward for companies like Infosys, TCS and Wipro to have more onshore personnel in the countries that bring them the biggest business, and to enhance business ties while ensuring that the bulk of the work continues to be done in India.