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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
The GCC Builder's Journey: Vikram Ahuja on Smarter Models and the Agent-Led Future
In this episode we're diving into the world building for GCCs with Vikram Ahuja, co-founder of ANSR and CEO of 1Wrk. ANSR has been at the forefront of helping companies build successful GCCs from the ground up — but what truly sets their approach apart? Ahuja will walk us through how ANSR assesses a company's readiness, choose the right locations, and design innovative engagement models. We'll also explore how ANSR is employing AI and intelligence. Plus, Ahuja will share some exciting insights into emerging GCC hubs, new destinations catching their attention and a sneak peek into the future of GCCs. Advertisement
Entrepreneur
07-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
GCCs Project Salary Hike of 9.9% in 2025, Attrition Hits Record Low Last Year
You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Global capability centers (GCCs) in India are projecting an average salary hike of 9.9 per cent, signalling continued focus on talent retention and capability building despite economic uncertainties, according to the latest report on "Increment & Compensation Trends in GCCs by ANSR-owned Talent500. At the same time, the sector is seeing a decline in attrition rates. The overall attrition has declined to 16.9 per cent, with voluntary attrition at a record low of 12.6 per cent in 2024, reflecting greater investment in career growth, culture, and employee experience. As organizations embrace people-centric growth models, India's GCCs are emerging as employers of choice, with a strong focus on career and leadership development, workplace culture, and personalized employee experiences. Organizations are also moving beyond traditional merit-based hikes, introducing special salary adjustments for in-demand skills, market alignment, and equity improvements. There has been a trend of rise in long-term incentives to boost retention and loyalty, wherein 71 per cent of GCCs now offer Employee Stock Options (ESOPs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), emphasizing long-term wealth creation for employees. Compensation models are undergoing a transformation to offer more personalized rewards, that combines competitive pay with flexible benefits, career growth opportunities, and employee wellness programs. GCCs are increasingly leveraging AI and analytics to personalize rewards, conduct real-time pay equity audits, optimize benefits, and build agile, future-ready talent strategies. "As GCCs become core to enterprise strategy, the way they think about talent is continuously evolving — adapting to new business needs, technologies, and expectations. This year's Compensation and Benefits Survey goes beyond the numbers to explore how GCCs are rethinking their people strategies — building teams that are ready for today and prepared for what's ahead. In a world shaped by AI, shifting expectations, and rapid change, the GCCs that succeed will be the ones that treat talent as a true strategic advantage — combining agility, purpose, and a focus on future-ready leadership," said Vikram Ahuja, Co-Founder ANSR and CEO 1Wrk. As GCCs in India accelerate their evolution from operational back-offices to global innovation powerhouses, Talent500's report highlights how organizations are building resilient, people-centric workplaces that prioritize agility, personalization, and long-term value creation. With India projected to house over 2,400 GCCs and 4.5 million professionals by 2030, the survey aims to offer a roadmap for GCCs to redefine their approach to human capital, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the global business ecosystem and attract top talent. The Talent500 report is in line with an earlier report by Zinnov that also predicted that salary hikes in GCCs are projected to see a slight rise to 9.8 per cent in 2025. "Salary hikes in GCCs outpacing IT services reflect their shift from support functions to high-value, innovation-driven roles, demanding niche talent in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Attrition is lower because GCCs are investing deeply in career development, long-term incentives, and a differentiated employee experience that fosters loyalty," said industry expert Rituparna Chakraborty. The head of a Bengaluru-based GCC said the company's attrition is around 3 per cent and the average salary hike is 9 per cent. "The reasons for low attrition are impactful work, holistic focus on employee engagement, experience and wellness, and quarterly pulse and engagement surveys and suitable tangible actions taken to address any policy, and work environment," he said on condition of anonymity.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Seema Sajdeh created a dating profile while being drunk and mistakenly selected partner's gender as female after Sohail Khan divorce?
After her divorce from Sohail Khan, Seema Sajdeh struggled with dating, once mistakenly selecting the wrong partner gender on a dating app while drunk. She later reunited with her ex-fiancé Vikram Ahuja, navigating their renewed relationship carefully due to their age and blended families, considering everyone's feelings involved. Seema Sajdeh 's divorce from Sohail Khan became a major topic during the third season of 'Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives'. Following their split, Seema has reunited with her ex-fiancé, Vikram Ahuja, whom she had left to marry Sohail. Their renewed relationship was unveiled in the show's finale. Prior to reconnecting with Vikram, Seema admitted she was hesitant to start dating again and even mistakenly signed up on a dating app for the wrong gender after a night of drinking. Struggles with Dating After Divorce In a conversation with Janice Sequeria, Seema expressed that dating after her divorce was the most difficult part for her. Despite encouragement from others to go out, have fun, and meet new people, she felt anxious. Having watched too much of Law and Order SVU, she became fearful, imagining worst-case scenarios like meeting someone dangerous, even worrying that her date could turn out to be a serial killer. A Humorous Dating App Mishap by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Packaging Trends In 2024 - Take A Look Now Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Seema admitted that she considers herself old school and wasn't even familiar with the term 'situationship.' She recounted a humorous experience when, after a night of heavy drinking with friends, she decided to try a dating app for the first time. Following their suggestion, she registered on the app but later realized that she had mistakenly selected the gender of her potential partner as female, thinking the app was asking for her own gender. Navigating Love with Vikram Ahuja However, Seema talked about her relationship with Vikram Ahuja during an interview with India Today that navigating their renewed romance has been challenging, especially because they are no longer young. She explained that both she and Vikram have children from previous relationships, which means there are many people involved. Moving on at an older age is different from when one is younger, as it requires considering the feelings and sentiments of everyone connected to the relationship.
