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Infosys Attrition Rate Dips To 12.7% As Headcount Expands
India's IT services giant Infosys reported improvement in employee retention during the second quarter, with voluntary attrition declining to 12.7% from 13% in the preceding quarter. The company's total workforce expanded to over 332,500 employees during the period.
LSN India ·
Infosys Limited has demonstrated stronger employee retention metrics in its latest quarterly results, signaling improved stability in its workforce management. The IT services provider's voluntary attrition rate fell to 12.7% in Q2 of FY27, compared to 13% recorded in Q1, marking a sustained downward trend in employee departures.
The improvement reflects a year-on-year comparison as well, with attrition standing significantly lower than the 14.3% recorded in the same quarter of the previous financial year. Industry analysts view declining attrition as a positive indicator of workplace satisfaction and effective retention strategies amid competitive talent markets.
The company's headcount grew to 332,542 employees during the quarter, demonstrating continued expansion despite global economic uncertainties. This growth suggests that Infosys is actively hiring to meet client demands while simultaneously improving its ability to retain existing talent.
The dual achievement of lower attrition coupled with headcount growth positions Infosys favorably among its peers in the competitive IT services sector. The company's performance metrics indicate enhanced operational efficiency and stronger employee engagement initiatives taking effect.
Photo: The library building on the Infosys campus in Mysuru, Karnataka, July 2016. L'Astorina via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).