Infosys staff members have received signals suggesting a reduced performance bonus for the quarter ending March 2025, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the IT services industry.During a recent conference bridge discussion with a substantial delivery unit, HR personnel and delivery managers notified team members about lower bonus payments due to decreased profits.A senior staff member told ET that the HR department initiated this discussion and likely conducted similar conversations with other units.The senior leadership provided reassurance during the call, stating this situation was temporary and promised to consider enhanced bonus recommendations for qualifying high-performing staff once business growth improves, the report said.Also Read | Tata Electronics looks to double Apple iPhones enclosures production in India to one lakhThe Bengaluru-based technology company had previously distributed salary revision letters in February, offering increases ranging from 5% to 8% for the majority of its workforce.The company reported a decline of 11.7% in its net profit to Rs 7,033 crore for the fourth quarter compared to the previous year. Additionally, the revenue forecast for 2025-26 indicates minimal growth.Infosys’ larger competitor TCS has put salary revisions on hold, whilst Wipro remains silent on the matter of pay increases.During their earnings briefing last month, TCS indicated that salary increment decisions would be contingent on market conditions, noting worries about worldwide economic instability and American tariffs. Nevertheless, the organisation provided complete variable compensation to 70% of its staff.For the December-ending quarter, Infosys distributed an average performance incentive of 80% to qualifying employees across delivery and sales divisions, who constitute the majority of its workforce exceeding 323,000 people.Also Read | TCS gives 100% quarterly variable pay to 70% staff; remaining workforce sees lower numbersDuring the bridge call, leadership acknowledged their awareness that numerous staff members were putting in additional hours, including weekends.During internal discussions, senior management reminded experienced staff members about previously awarded benefits during prosperous business periods, including substantial increments, bonuses, promotions and international assignments. They also pointed out that some competitors hadn’t implemented any pay revisions, according to a senior staff member.Starting March 10, Infosys has implemented mandatory office attendance for 10 days monthly. The company now requires dual-level approvals for additional work-from-home days. Unauthorised extra remote working days result in deductions from employees’ leave balances.
