Infosys Invests ₹8–10 Cr in Referral Bonuses for Women Hiring, 7 Points
🚀 Infosys Invests ₹1.2 Cr+ in Referral Bonuses & Hires 1,400+ Women in 2 Years | Restart with Infosys
Key Highlights
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Infosys Launches “Restart with Infosys” Initiative
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Designed to hire women returning from career breaks.
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Focus on tech roles like Selenium Testing, Java, Oracle, Salesforce.
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Financial Incentives for Employees (Referral Bonuses)
Employees referring eligible women candidates earn rewards:-
Job Level 3 → ₹10,000
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Job Level 4 → ₹25,000
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Job Level 5 → ₹35,000
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Job Level 6 → ₹50,000
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Payout: after successful hiring of the candidate.
🔹 Potential investment: If 2,500 women are hired via referrals, Infosys could spend ₹8–10 Cr on bonuses.
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Eligibility Criteria for Returning Women Professionals
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Minimum 2 years prior work experience.
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Career gap of at least 6 months.
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Workforce Diversity – Current & Future Goals
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Total Employees: 3,20,000+
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Current Women Representation: 39% (~1,24,800 employees).
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Target by 2030: 45% (~1,44,000 women employees).
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Growth needed: +19,200 women hires in next 5 years.
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Hiring Achievements Through This Programme
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FY 2024–25: 900+ women hired in mid-management roles.
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FY 2023–24: 500+ women hired.
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Graduate Hiring (FY 2023–24): 15,000+ freshers recruited.
🔹 In 2 years, “Restart with Infosys” has added 1,400+ women professionals to the workforce.
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Leadership Statement
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Shaji Mathew, CHRO, Infosys:
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Initiative is aligned with ESG vision.
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Aims to make Infosys a sustainable, inclusive enterprise.
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Industry Impact
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Sets a benchmark for Indian IT industry in women re-entry hiring.
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Encourages gender diversity in tech & mid-management roles.
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Disclaimer – The Profit India
This article is for informational purposes only. The Profit India does not provide financial, investment, or employment advice. Readers are encouraged to verify company policies and announcements directly from official Infosys communications before making any decisions.
