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Attrition at Wipro Stable at 15% Over Four Quarters

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Wipro Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil has confirmed that the company’s attrition rate has remained steady at approximately 15% over the past three to four quarters.

Speaking during the Q1 FY26 earnings call, Saurabh emphasized that the IT major is “comfortable” with this level of attrition, citing adequate bench strength and no significant challenges in meeting client demand.

Wipro Attrition Trends and Workforce Stability

Wipro’s voluntary attrition rate stood at 15.1% for the quarter ended June 2025, marginally up from 15% in the previous quarter.

This figure has hovered around the same range since mid-FY25, indicating a period of relative workforce stability despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

Saurabh noted that while attrition has eased overall, there are “pockets” within the organization—particularly in Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and certain high-demand skill areas—where attrition spikes are more noticeable.

However, he reiterated that the company is not facing supply-side constraints and is well-positioned to manage talent transitions.

Headcount and Hiring Strategy

Wipro’s total headcount declined slightly in Q1 FY26, dropping by 114 employees to 233,232.

This reduction follows a cautious hiring approach, with the company reassessing its lateral and campus recruitment models in response to subdued demand and evolving client priorities.

Despite the dip, Wipro added 10,000 freshers in FY25 and plans to maintain similar hiring levels in FY26, albeit with a demand-driven strategy.

Saurabh emphasized that the company is focused on effective deployment of new hires and avoiding overstaffing, referencing past experiences where aggressive hiring led to underutilization.

Wipro Wage Hike Uncertainty and Cost Management

Saurabh stated that Wipro will finalize its wage hike cycle for FY26 closer to the date, based on prevailing market conditions.

The company had previously rolled out hikes ahead of schedule in September 2024 and December 2023, but is now adopting a more cautious stance amid global economic headwinds.

This approach mirrors broader industry trends, with peers like TCS also deferring compensation decisions.

Wipro’s employee utilization rate improved to 85% in Q1 FY26, up from 84.6% in the previous quarter, reflecting tighter workforce management.

AI Talent and Internal Upskilling

Saurabh also highlighted Wipro’s dual strategy of upskilling internal talent and acquiring external AI professionals to meet growing demand for generative AI capabilities.

The company has launched multi-level training programs and partnered with external providers to build a future-ready workforce.

Wipro is comfortable paying a premium for niche AI talent, but remains committed to developing capabilities in-house.

This balanced approach is part of the company’s broader transformation agenda, which includes deploying over 200 AI agents across functions like HR, finance, and legal.


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