Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has recently reassured that the company will honor all job offers extended to new graduates, despite some delays in the onboarding process. This statement comes in light of reports indicating that Infosys has postponed the onboarding of 2,000 engineering graduates from the 2022 batch. Parekh emphasized, “Every offer that we have given, that offer will be someone who will join the company. We changed some dates but beyond that everyone will join Infosys and there is no change in that approach.”
Background of the Situation
The Bengaluru-headquartered IT giant has an employee base of 315,332 as of June 2024. However, the delay in onboarding has raised concerns among the graduates and their families, especially since many received their offer letters as early as April 2022. The IT and ITES union, Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment regarding these delays. They highlighted that the graduates have faced continuous setbacks in the onboarding process, which includes unpaid pre-training programs and unexpected additional assessments.
NITES Complaint
NITES stated, “These graduates, after being issued offer letters, have been subjected to continuous delays in the onboarding process, unpaid pre-training programmes, and unexpected additional assessments. Despite fulfilling all requirements on their part, these professionals have been kept in limbo for more than two years.” This complaint underscores the frustration and uncertainty faced by the graduates, who have been waiting for their careers to begin.
Infosys’s Response and Future Outlook
In response to the growing concerns, Parekh’s assurances aim to provide some relief to the affected graduates. The company has indicated that it is committed to onboarding all selected candidates, although specific timelines for when this will occur remain unclear. The situation has sparked discussions about the broader implications for the IT sector, particularly regarding the treatment of fresh graduates and the importance of timely onboarding processes.
Conclusion
The ongoing situation at Infosys highlights the challenges faced by new graduates entering the workforce, particularly in the competitive IT sector. As the company navigates these delays, the commitment from CEO Salil Parekh to honor job offers is a crucial step in addressing the concerns of the affected graduates. The resolution of this issue will not only impact the lives of these individuals but also reflect on Infosys’s reputation as an employer in the industry.
