Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) stated that the US government's suspension of the employment-based green card program will not affect its workforce strategy or customer engagements. The announcement came after the US Department of Labor suspended TCS and other major IT firms from the Permanent Labour Certification Program (PERM) amid investigations into alleged misuse. TCS highlighted its focus on hiring local talent across 31 offices and delivery centers in the US, with plans to add 15,000 employees over the next five years, according to livemint.com.
In its statement released on Friday, TCS confirmed it will comply with any directives from the Department of Labor regarding the PERM suspension. The company emphasized that its PERM applications were in single digits over the past two years, indicating minimal reliance on the program. TCS also pointed to its robust campus recruitment model and significant local workforce presence as foundations of its US hiring approach, which it expects to continue unaffected by the suspension, as reported by livemint.com.
The US government's move to suspend the green card program for major IT firms comes amid investigations into alleged misuse of the system. This action has raised concerns across the sector, as many Indian IT companies rely on the program to bring skilled workers to the US. However, TCS's statement underscores its strategy of local hiring and limited dependence on PERM applications, distinguishing it from peers more reliant on the program. The suspension could prompt other firms to reassess their US workforce strategies, according to livemint.com.
TCS's plan to hire 15,000 additional employees in the US over the next five years remains unchanged, reflecting its commitment to expanding its local workforce. The company operates 31 offices and delivery centers across the US, supporting its strategy of local recruitment. The Department of Labor's suspension of the PERM program took effect recently, with TCS confirming compliance and minimal expected impact on its operations, per livemint.com.