Wipro Prioritizes Onboarding Next-Gen Associates Amid Tech Industry Job Cuts

Wipro has prioritized onboarding fresh hires who were previously offered positions, bringing in around 3,000 Next Gen Associates (NGAs) in Q1 FY25. The company anticipates hiring 10,000-12,000 NGAs this fiscal year, focusing on GenAI, cybersecurity, and cloud. Wipro will also explore off-campus hiring strategies and partner with academic institutions.

Wipro has made it a priority to onboard freshers who were previously offered jobs, successfully bringing in about 3,000 Next Gen Associates (NGAs) in the first quarter of FY25.

The tech giant aims to hire between 10,000 and 12,000 NGAs in FY25, with a focus on GenAI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

The company will also continue to explore off-campus hiring and maintain partnerships with academic institutions to build a robust talent pipeline.

(With inputs from agencies.)