<h1>IT Company Raises Wages for 80% of Staff, Plans 2% Layoffs Amid AI and Tech Focus</h1> A major IT services company announced wage increases for approximately 80 percent of its employees, primarily at mid to junior levels, effective September 1, 2025. The company confirmed the revisions apply to associates up to a certain grade, covering the majority of its workforce. Concurrently, it plans to lay off around 2 percent of its employees, mainly from middle and senior levels, as part of a strategic realignment focusing on technology investments, AI integration, and market expansion. The workforce size stood at over 600,000 as of June 2025, with a recent net increase of 5,000 employees in the prior quarter. The wage hike and layoffs reflect the company's efforts to optimize its workforce while preparing for future industry demands.