The U.S. Department of Labor is warning about “body shopping” in the H-1B program, where staffing firms place foreign workers at client sites. Officials say it lets wages be compared against the outsourcing firm’s lower pay levels, potentially widening gaps with U.S. workers. A proposed rule would push prevailing wages higher to close the loophole and tighten compliance.
Since ChatGPT’s November 2023 surge, Indian IT firms have signed AI contracts touting efficiency boosts of up to 50% for clients. Now, with the fiscal clock ticking, providers must convert marketing claims into measurable results—an execution test that could reshape trust, pricing, and future AI outsourcing contracts.
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Global talent partner AMS is expanding its Pune Global Capability Centre, aiming to staff it with over 400 professionals by the end of 2026. The move is designed to meet rising demand from international markets, as India remains a top destination for GCCs. The Pune center will focus on client services delivery and analytics to support global operations.
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