🔍 IT Workforce Is Evolving: Why the Diamond Model Is Gaining Momentum
With recent headlines like TCS reducing 12,000 roles, the shift in IT workforce strategy is becoming clear: the era of the pyramid model is phasing out, making way for a diamond-shaped workforce.
🚀 What’s the Diamond Model?
Unlike the traditional pyramid—heavy at the entry level and narrow at the top—the diamond model emphasizes:
- Fewer entry-level hires
- A stronger, expert-driven mid-tier workforce
- Agile, lean leadership at the top
💡 Why This Matters
TCS’s realignment isn't just about AI—it addresses a widening skills gap. With automation reducing repetitive work, companies want fewer but highly capable professionals who can adapt, innovate, and deliver real value.
🔧 The Future Is Diamond-Shaped
To thrive in a tech landscape shaped by fast change:
- Invest in upskilling existing talent
- Build a resilient mid-tier knowledge core
- Shift focus from volume to value
📣 Let’s Discuss:
Have you seen this shift in your organization? How are teams adapting to the diamond workforce model?
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So if they are hiring few entry-level people, another 5 years down the line, from where will they get enough people to staff their fat expert mid-tier workforce for their diamond? 😄
Because today's entry-level people would have gained experience and would have become their mid-tier workforce in 5 years.
I swear, what kind of dumb strategies people write about, without thinking through it ? 😄