Infosys nurtures the talent of tomorrow: Institute schools a pool of leaders in company’s strategy and values

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to describe how the Infosys leadership institute is preparing a pool of talent to take over running the company in the years ahead.

Design/methodology/approach

It examines the priorities at the institute, considers other development initiatives in the firm and describes the company’s policies in the areas of employee well-being and engagement.

Findings

It highlights the importance of communication, work-life balance, equal opportunities and employee engagement.

Practical implications

It details the ways in which InStep, the company’s global internship program, draws students from business, technology and the liberal arts to work on high-impact projects involving strategy and cutting-edge research.

Social implications

It reveals that the company’s stock-options program has helped to create some of India’s first salaried millionaires.

Originality/value

It provides an insight into the engagement of talent at a major international organization.

Citation

Tiwari, S. (2014), "Infosys nurtures the talent of tomorrow: Institute schools a pool of leaders in company’s strategy and values", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 22 No. 6, pp. 27-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-08-2014-0119