#talent

I know this is likely a moot point considering how we in the US are viewed but is it true that the highest pay jump you can receive only 15%. So if you jump from say G to I or H to J you can only receive a 15% raise? How does the firm retain talent if that’s the case? Seems like anyone jumping to VP level would be severely under paid vs external hires

We used to hire from tier 1 eng schools. What’s going on with all these new hires from Texas tech, LSU, etc? Even tier 2 like TAMU is declining…

Aug 21, 2025
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Commitment builds on Kyndryl's existing presence in the country and advances AI initiatives,
while fostering the next generation of technology talent

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced its growth plans in India with a focus on modernizing essential technology infrastructure for leading organizations. As part of this $2.25 billion commitment over the next three years, Kyndryl is focusing on the development of future-ready talent and establishing an AI lab in India to expand the Company's impact in the world's most populous country.

Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO of Kyndryl, met with the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modii on August 21, 2025, to discuss Kyndryl’s plans for expanding its presence in India, driving forward AI initiatives, and fostering future technology talent.

"Kyndryl is a proud, trusted partner to our customers and an employer of choice to tens of thousands of Kyndryls across India," said Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl. "We're committed to further developing our people, expanding our technical capabilities and strengthening community partnerships to support growth, innovation and opportunity."

“India warmly welcomes global partners to explore the vast opportunities in our nation and collaborate with our talented youth to innovate and excel,” said Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. “Together, we all can build solutions that not only benefit India but also contribute to global progress.”

Kyndryl serves many of India's leading organizations across industries including Bangalore International Airport, Canara Bank, Central Board of Direct Taxes, CreditAccess Grameen, Dr LalPathLabs, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India, Noida International Airport, National Stock Exchange of India, Somany Ceramics, Suryoday Bank, and more. The Company is focused on strategic areas that will contribute to India's digital public infrastructure goals and long-term economic health, including AI, cybersecurity and hybrid IT modernization.

"India has established itself as a global technology powerhouse, driven by a thriving startup ecosystem, world-class digital infrastructure and skilled workforce," said Lingraju Sawkar, President, Kyndryl India. "With this commitment, Kyndryl is focused on further supporting our customers in meeting their diverse transformation needs and scaling their operations for the next era of growth."

Kyndryl's planned commitment includes establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, deepening its engagement with the Government of India on AI, developing IT talent, and supporting digital training for roughly 200,000 citizens.

Kyndryl AI Innovation Lab
Kyndryl is establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to advance the Company's AI-powered consulting services. The Lab will include data scientists, consultants, and professionals offering collaborative co-creation experiences to help businesses adopt and implement AI, software and platform engineering solutions. Similar to the AI labs Kyndryl has established in the UK and Singapore, the Bengaluru Lab will focus on hiring and training professionals with skills in AI and associated technologies, including data, cloud, applications and platform engineering.

Consistent with the priorities of the INDIAai Mission, Kyndryl is contributing enterprise-grade AI capabilities including digital public infrastructure, governance transformation and economic competitiveness. As part of this initiative, Kyndryl will utilize the new Lab in Bengaluru to lead high-impact engagements that showcase AI for governance, critical infrastructure and cyber resilience. These initiatives will culminate at the AI Impact Summit being hosted by the Government of India in February 2026, where Kyndryl will feature its award-winning AI-enabled operating platform, Kyndryl Bridge, which has been recognized globally for leveraging AI efficiency at scale.

Deepening Strategic Engagement with the Government of India on AI
Kyndryl is also advancing its collaboration with the Government of India to drive AI-led transformation in governance. Kyndryl is signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, demonstrating how, through its AI platform Kyndryl Bridge and agentic AI capabilities, Kyndryl is pioneering efforts to apply AI in India's regulatory reform agenda.

Commitment to Talent and Skilling in India
Kyndryl is committing to programs that address the rising demand for advanced digital skills, which are crucial for driving economic growth across India. Kyndryl is continuing to upskill its people on AI, cybersecurity and other next-generation technologies – empowering its teams to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As part of this commitment, Kyndryl plans to establish offices in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to unlock high-potential talent and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, as well as partner with graduate schools and research centers to create a new early career program in India.

In recent Kyndryl research, India leads in AI workforce readiness, with 37% of business leaders confident that their teams are fully prepared to adopt AI – well above the global average of 29%. AI adoption is also accelerating across business functions in India, with 72% of leaders prioritizing upskilling and workforce training to keep pace.

Social Impact at Scale
Through the company's social impact initiatives and grants by the Kyndryl Foundation, Kyndryl aims to provide resources to help train 200,000 beneficiaries across India, equipping them with in-demand digital skills. As part of this, Kyndryl is launching the Kyndryl Skilling program, which will expand access to advanced skilling courses including DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, and Resilient Systems. The program will be integrated within the portal of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to upskill students and professionals in new technologies. This builds on the recent announcement that the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), with the help of Kyndryl Foundation, has launched a state-of-the-art skilling facility in Mumbai focused on building cybersecurity skills and careers for underserved youth in India.

https://investors.kyndryl.com/news-releases/news-release-details/kyndryl-continues-invest-india-plans-spend-225-billion-over

I'm stuck working with people whose IQ is a few points above than a box of rocks. Not the sharpest tool in the tool shed, and I wind up doing their jobs for them. Not only do the smart, hard working people that got laid off got the shaft, but those also that remained with those that should have been let go.

With the never ending WFR,low moral,ever increasing sales quota,low pay by industry standard,full return to office,ever increasing KPI's,0 career progression,0 industry standard training,ever changing end goals and zero motivation from all involved.Has Dell completley lost any ability to attract or keep real talent going forward?
Seems to me like they have focused on the short term for far too long and this will be the downfall of the company.

It’s just about money, and more money. Which, in reality, means we’ve been disproportionately shedding talent.

Thats all the state yet all i see is hood , knowledgeable people being let go and the clueless ones kept. What in the actual f-k is this placing thinking and how do they think this is the smart way to do business. Lets run the company into the ground while we make millions looking down on people

13-15% will be laid off by November. What parts of Paramount will be cut the most? Curious as to what others are predicting. Best luck to all of you - some of the nicest and most talented people I've ever worked with.

Layoffs are still occurring with no transparency from leadership. We've seen many of our most talented people let go unexpectedly, it is a rough time to hit the bench...and has been for basically the last 3 years. Promotion cycles are still very lean, and raises are negligible. Tough times.

Oh goodie... We have a new Vice President.

F5 has hired yet another Vice President - this one is Vice President of Talent Acquisition....

It would seem to me that their first task would be is to rehire all those RIFd in the last several years. Yeah - I know that won't happen.

I know someone promoted to my area, but most people are perhaps victims of this remapping process I assume?

Now that it’s clear leadership has no loyalty to associates, I think leadership is about to find out associates no longer have loyalty to Edward Jones. Talent stayed out of loyalty. We aren’t the most exciting company, not cutting edge, and not offering great pay. A dinosaur trying to stay relevant in a digital first world… It was loyalty and culture that kept people at Edward Jones. I won’t be surprised when top talent leaves over the next couple years after the VSPs and ISPs settle. This isn’t over. PP broke the trust. We are all just overhead and numbers.

With the massive cuts and loss of so much talent and are we setting ourselves up for complete failure in the not so distant future? Accidents are already sky high and we haven't completed the understaffing measures completely. Guess Mike doesn't care about his legacy and wrecking a historic company.

Let’s stop pretending; our talents are leaving not because they don’t love，they are leaving because they are not loved. If we don’t fix our mindset, we will be exporting our brightest - absolutely free of charge…

Per meeting with director today 75 pos are looking to be added to FTC ABS/Amisys teams for the 3rd and 4th qtr...seems like a lot. These pos will be internal and external applicants.

Alright then, we are now going to get marketing advice from IBM... because marketing fails because of "fragmented operations" now... (some study they did says)

IBM Says that CMOs Must Fix What’s Beneath the Surface to Fully Unlock AI

(...) "study of 1,800 marketing and sales executives found that 81% of CMOs see AI as a game-changer, yet 84% say rigid, fragmented operations stop them from using it to its full potential."

(...) Jonathan Adashek, tech giant IBM’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, explained that many companies don’t have the structure needed to make AI truly transformative. On top of that, only 21% of CMOs believe they have the right talent to meet their goals over the next few years.

As a result, IBM has been addressing these challenges through its “client zero” approach, which means testing AI tools on its own operations before offering them to clients. In human resources, this approach has automated one million tasks and resolved 95% of employee requests without escalation. This allows HR staff to focus on more complex work like coaching, workforce planning, and talent development. In marketing, AI has reduced the amount of time employees spend on repetitive tasks, thereby giving them more freedom to try new ideas and original projects.

However, Adashek believes that the key to unlocking AI’s full potential is to first get a company’s data in order. Indeed, strong, integrated, and flexible data systems, along with privacy protections, make it possible to detect patterns and make better strategic decisions. Interestingly, Adashek compares AI to an iceberg: the 20% above the water is the flashy, visible technology, while the 80% below represents the deeper systems, processes, and data that truly drive transformation. Focusing on that hidden 80% can boost productivity and help businesses scale better than chasing the latest shiny tool.

https://www.tipranks.com/news/ibm-says-that-cmos-must-fix-whats-beneath-the-surface-to-fully-unlock-ai#google_vignette

When did we become a tech company that is not led by innovation but entirely by what is deemed acceptable by our accounting department? They are the ones who make all the important decisions here and it's becoming more blatantly obvious day in day out in our results. Nobody is thinking about future profits, just what we can get right here, right now. It's very annoying that people who know nothing about our core business can wield this much power.