Only a few IT companies like, Wipro, Accenture & Tech Mahindra honour job offers

Mumbai: Leading IT companies such as WiproNSE 4.64 %, Accenture and Tech MahindraNSE 4.47 % have decided to honour offers made to new hires. These companies have already started virtual on-boarding of recruits – which includes “laterals” as well as fresh graduates.

This assumes importance as IT sector is one of the largest employers in the country with over 20,000 job offers handed out every month. According to Nasscom, the industry hired 205,000 new employees in FY20. The sector employs close to 45 lakh people.

“Accenture in India is honouring all offers made so far, and associated benefits are effective from the date of joining,” said Lakshmi C, managing director and lead, human resources, Accenture India.