TCS offers cash incentive to speed up hiring
MUMBAI, INDIA — IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recently launched the Quick Joiner Incentive Plan, which aims to accelerate the recruitment of senior employees.
Under this initiative, TCS is offering an additional incentive of Rs 40,000 (US$481) per candidate for senior roles filled within a 30-day window. However, this incentive comes with a catch; if the new hire leaves the company within six months, the incentive must be returned.
This recruitment strategy is TCS’s response to the urgent need for experienced talent amidst expanding market demands. The plan is designed to attract professionals with 10-15 years of experience, particularly those skilled in key technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Endpoint, and SharePoint.
The initiative is set against the backdrop of a potential surge in the IT services sector, with TCS securing significant deals in the life and pensions sector and forming strategic partnerships in the Nordic region.
These developments highlight TCS’s focus on acquiring seasoned talent to support its growing operations and execute new projects efficiently.
Last month, TCS CEO K Krithivasan ruled out reducing hiring, saying it has no plans to do so but may have to pace hiring according to the evolving demand scenario.
“As we are already seeing some green shoots in the economy, we need more people for more work. In fact, we have no plans to reduce our hiring plans and will continue to hire the same way as we have been doing,” Krithivasan stated.
The firm also reported an 8.2% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 11,735 crore (US$1.42 billion) for the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
