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Infosys Introduces Rs 700 Cash Incentive for Employee-Led Lateral Interviews

The plan seeks to tackle a scarcity of skilled professionals in key digital roles by rewarding staff participation in lateral recruitment.

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Overview

  • The reward scheme launched on June 7, 2025 and applies retrospectively to interviews conducted since January 1.
  • Eligible technical staff earn Rs 700 per valid interview through a 700-point system.
  • Only project managers, track leads, and architects at job levels JL5 and JL6 qualify, while HR, talent acquisition staff, contractors, and senior leaders are excluded.
  • The move reflects a broader industry shift toward lateral hiring as global demand slows and skill shortages intensify in AI, DevOps, and digital transformation.
  • Infosys joins peers such as Honeywell, Accenture, and Sonata Software in offering interview incentives and has partnered with NIIT and UpGrad to upskill trainees.