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Shorter Gen Z stays drive 40% replacement hiring in GCCs as AI talent demand surges
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Published on 24 April 2026
Gen Z turnover is reshaping hiring plans across GCCs
Global capability centres in India are expanding rapidly, but recruitment is changing fast. Replacement hiring now makes up around 40% of hiring in Q4, pushed by Gen Z employees staying for shorter tenures. Companies are recalibrating to keep operations stable while growth continues. At the same time, demand for AI and platform engineering talent is rising, while talent shortages remain a major hurdle.
- Replacement hiring is now about 40% in GCCs in Q4
- Gen Z’s shorter tenures are driving more churn-based hiring
- Companies are balancing stability with faster expansion
- AI and platform engineering demand stays strongest amid talent gaps
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