The Times of India · 11 Oct, 14:46 · Business briefing

PERM suspension unlikely to have material impact: Infosys

Infosys has stated that the recent reports regarding a suspension of the US PERM labour certification process are unlikely to have a material impact on its operations.

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Infosys has stated that the recent reports regarding a suspension of the US PERM labour certification process are unlikely to have a material impact on its operations. The IT services giant clarified that its current hiring strategies and existing workforce structures remain stable despite regulatory uncertainties. This reassurance aims to mitigate concerns among clients and employees about potential disruptions in cross-border talent deployment or project delivery timelines within the American market.

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