New challenges in the Indian IT industry are changing the employer-employee dynamic

Indian IT has been a poster child for India not just because of its size and scale but, more important, for its continuous innovation in response to changing market dynamics. In my book, the core reason Indian IT has gained mindshare and market share at every turn of crisis and opportunity is because of its employees.

The unanswered question now is, at this vast size and scale, is that appetite to innovate and run ahead of the curve still intact? In its pursuit of growth and margins, is Indian IT missing a connection with its employees? Are employees as excited as they were in the past about the purpose, policy and vision of the companies they work for? Are employees its biggest challenge today and not i’s most significant opportunity as it has been for decades?

To answer these questions, let’s look at three that are forcing a change in the status quo.