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IT firms rethink hiring as Gen Z quits faster and replacement hiring surges

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
IT firms rethink hiring as Gen Z quits faster and replacement hiring surges

Gen Z departures are forcing companies to rebuild teams

India’s IT sector is seeing a rise in replacement hiring as Gen Z professionals switch jobs faster. The churn is reshaping how firms recruit, onboard, train, and retain talent. In response, companies are leaning more on contractual roles and speeding up onboarding while investing in continuous reskilling to keep up with rapid workforce turnover.

  • Gen Z is moving on faster, driving replacement hiring in IT
  • Hiring and onboarding strategies are being redesigned in response
  • Firms are using more contractual roles to stay flexible
  • Continuous reskilling is becoming central to retention efforts
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