Key Points
While many companies are announcing multiple rounds of layoffs, theres an Indian IT company that plans to hire more employees..
As reported by PTI, HCL Tech plans to expand its operations in Romania and hence the company is on a hiring spree..
For the unaware, HCL Tech has been operating in Romania for nearly 5 years now and the company employs around 1000 people in the country..
"We are investing in creating opportunities for local talent in Romania to pursue careers in technology," Iulian Paduraru, HCLTech's country lead for Romania, said..
We expect its growth trajectory to continue to improve as the business strengthens its local workforce and broadens its technology offerings in Romania, said Alexandra Simion, Associate Consultant at IDC...
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