Infosys CEO Responds To Concerns Over Toxic Work Culture, Stagnant Salaries; Details Inside

Salil Parekh addressed concerns about Infosys' workplace environment, which has faced increasing scrutiny following a series of controversies

"In terms of the employee question, within Infosys, we have a very clear approach to ensure everyone is treated fairly," Parekh said

Source : PTI

Infosys CEO and Managing Director, Salil Parekh, addressed concerns regarding allegations of toxic work culture and stagnant salaries during the company's Q3 FY25 earnings call on Thursday. The IT services giant reported a net profit of Rs 6,806 crore for the quarter, reflecting an 11.46 per cent year-on-year growth.

Salil Parekh addressed concerns about Infosys' workplace environment, which has faced increasing scrutiny following a series of controversies. The criticism began in 2023 when Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy advocated for a 70-hour workweek for young professionals, sparking backlash.

In the months that followed, multiple employees and former staff raised issues about stagnant salaries for freshers, which have reportedly remained unchanged for over a decade, excessive workloads, and broader organizational problems.

The situation was further compounded by a viral LinkedIn post from Pune-based former Infosys employee Bhupendra Vishwakarma, who shared his reasons for leaving the company despite being the sole breadwinner for his family and not having another job lined up. He cited issues including, lack of financial growth despite a promotion, unfair redistribution of workloads, stagnant career progression, a toxic client environment, limited recognition and onsite opportunities and perceived regional bias.

During the earnings call, when asked about Bhupendra Vishwakarma’s viral LinkedIn post, Salil Parekh reiterated Infosys' commitment to fairness and equity within the company, according to a Moneycontrol report.

"In terms of the employee question, within Infosys, we have a very clear approach to ensure everyone is treated fairly," Parekh said. "We have a well-defined process for evaluating performance, and we hold ourselves to high standards to ensure equal opportunities for all employees."

Meanwhile, the issue of toxic work culture isn't unique to one firm or sector. In a related incident, L&T Chairman SN Subramanyan faced criticism for advocating work on Sundays. In a video that was widely circulated online, Subramanyan stated, “I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy, because I work on Sundays.”